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Title II Part A information

Title II-Preparing, Training and Recruiting High Quality Teachers and Principals
Part A-Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund


Teacher professional development to improve instructional practice
School administrator professional development to improve instructional practice
Integration with other provisions addressing professional development on technology integration
Students with special needs

Teacher professional development to improve instructional practice
"Provid[e] professional development activities . . . that improve the knowledge of teachers . . . concerning . . . effective instructional strategies, methods and skills . . . to improve teaching practices and student academic achievement." From NCLB Act

Training on the use of Kidspiration® and Inspiration® provides teachers with valuable tools for:

  • Planning and implementing instruction
  • Reinforcing learning strategies that incorporate graphic organizers
  • Supporting collaborative and constructivist learning
  • Conducting classroom-based assessment
Inspiration Software supports exemplary professional development across the country. Click here to find complimentary resources and scripts for professional development workshops.

Correlations that match specific instructional applications of Kidspiration and Inspiration to state standards are available for many states. Click here to find standards matches.

For more information on professional development programs in your state or region, contact your local education agency or trainingresources@inspiration.com.

School administrator professional development to improve instructional practice
"Provid[e] professional development activities . . . that improve the knowledge of . . . principals . . . concerning . . . effective instructional strategies, methods and skills . . . to improve teaching practices and student academic achievement." From NCLB Act

Training on the use of Kidspiration and Inspiration provides school administrators with valuable tools for instructional leadership—promoting:
  • Exemplary integration of technology
  • Visual learning as a strategy for increasing student achievement
  • Teaching of higher-order learning and thinking skills
Training on the use of Kidspiration and Inspiration also provides school administrators with valuable tools for administrative leadership—supporting administrative, staff and curricular planning.

Inspiration Software connects districts to exemplary professional development programs for school administrators. For more information on professional development programs in your state or region, contact trainingresources@inspiration.com.

Integration with other provisions addressing professional development on technology integration
"Integrate funds under this subpart with funds received . . . for professional development to train teachers to integrate technology into curricula and instruction to improve teaching, learning, and technology literacy." From NCLB Act

Inspiration Software supports exemplary professional development across the country. Click here to find complimentary resources and scripts for professional development workshops.

Correlations that match specific instructional applications of Kidspiration and Inspiration to state standards are available for many states. Click here to find standards matches.

For more information on professional development programs in your state or region, contact your local education agency or trainingresources@inspiration.com.

Students with special needs
"Provide training to enable teachers to . . . teach and address the needs of students with different learning styles, particularly students with disabilities, students with special learning needs, . . . and students with limited English proficiency." From NCLB Act

Training on the use of Kidspiration and Inspiration enables teachers to take advantage of features that meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles, including students with learning disabilities and English language learners:
  • Graphic presentation of ideas and concepts
  • Text-to-speech and voice recording capabilities
A review of scientifically based research developed by the Institute for the Advancement of Research in Education at AEL demonstrates the learning benefits of using graphic organizers with students with learning disabilities. Click here to find a detailed summary of the review.

Kidspiration and Inspiration are used broadly by institutions and programs throughout the country that focus on special needs students:
  • Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System
  • Dunn Loring Center/Integrated Technology Services
  • Alliance for Technology Access
  • Center for Applied Special Technology
  • LD Online
  • Schools using Hampton-Brown materials for English language learners
  • California Technology Assistance Program

Other "No Child Left Behind" links:
Title I page
Title I Part B Subpart 1 page
Title I Part B Subpart 2 page
Title II Part B page
Title II Part D page
Title III Part A Subpart 1 and Part B Subpart 1 page
Title V Part A page
Title VI Part B Subpart 2 page
Title VII Part A page
Title VII Part B page
NCLB Home page


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