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The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is prompting many changes to state and local education policies. It's crucial for educators to be involved in these implementation decisions, particularly around new accountability systems, professional development and evaluation requirements, and well-rounded education provisions. This page contains resources related to Title II.
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Join us on May 15 for a National Day of Action to advocate for a $500 million increase for the educator professional development program—Title II, Part A—of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Nearly every school district receives Title II funding to support the recruitment, preparation, development, and retention of excellent teachers and school leaders.
The House Appropriations Committee has approved a $2.6 billion funding level for fiscal year 2020, which would be a $500 million increase over last year. We need the full House and the Senate to support this desperately needed increase in funding for this critical to our nation's teachers, principals, school leaders, and the students they serve.
We need your voice to help make it happen.
1. Send a prewritten letter to Congress. Use ASCD's outreach template to send a prewritten letter to Congress about the importance of Title II and why professional development for educators is crucial for student achievement. Or you can use the sample letter in ASCD's Day of Action Resources document to contact your elected representatives.
2. Tweet using #TitleIIA @[Sentators and Reps]. Sample tweets can be found in ASCD's Day of Action Resources document. Social media graphics are also included in the document.
3. Post to Facebook. Sample posts can be found in ASCD's Day of Action Resources document. Social media graphics are also included in the document.
4. Call your members of Congress! Unsure who your representative is? Visit our Find Your Representative tool. Unsure what to say? Download ASCD's Day of Action Resources document for a script you can use when speaking to a staff member of the office.
We hope you can join us May 15 to support our nation's teachers, principals, and school support personnel!
ASCD Title II Day conversation with educators Fred Ende and Meghan Everette on professional development. See video
Use these sample Tweets during ASCD's Title II Days (the 2nd and 22nd of each month) and be sure to Tweet at your legislators @[Senators_Reps twitter handle].
"For many districts in North Carolina, the dollars provided through Title II are the sole source of funding for professional development. The state has not provided any professional development funding since 2008-09; therefore, the money that flows through Title II is critical for the ongoing development of our teachers and staff."
—Dr. Patrick C. Miller, Superintendent, Greene County Schools, NC
"For years we have been trying to break down the idea that "everything ends in June" in schools. With the allocation of Title II funds, we have been successful. The funding allows us to continue professional development throughout the summer where we analyze student work and plan how to meet their needs immediately in fall. There is no longer a period of time where the new teacher gets to know their student academically. Their first few weeks are spent on relationships while simultaneously meeting the math and literacy needs we already know they have. This would not be possible without Title II."
—Dr. Holly Prast, Assistant Superintendent, Kimberly, WI
"The growth of our students is only limited by the growth of those who serve them. Within my division, opportunities for professional development has directly steered our organization into improvements that include effective communication strategies, standards-based grading, and increased collaborative measures for students with disabilities. A failure to address professional growth will negatively impact our students and hinder the expertise and skill set of educators."
—Adam Brown M.S. Ed, Principal Re-ED/TRAEP, Virginia Beach SECEP at Renaissance Academy
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