This program is designed to advance excellence in teaching and learning and to promote equity in educational opportunity throughout the State.

Under ESSA, the Title II, Part A provides funds to all NJ local education agencies (LEAs) for the purposes of:

• Increasing student achievement consistent with NJ academic standards;
• Improving the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders;
• Increasing the number of teachers, principals and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools; and
• Providing low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders.