Title II Funding

STEP 1: Check eligibility (about Title II categories)

As with any activity that the school district carries out for public school teachers, activities supported with Title II, Part A funds that benefit private school teachers must meet the requirements of the statue. For example, activities to be carried out for private school personnel must be based on a review of scientifically based research and must be expected to improve student academic achievement.

Professional development activities may include:

• Improving the knowledge of teachers, principals, and other educational personnel in one or more of the core academic subjects and in effective instructional teaching strategies, methods, and skills;
• Training in effectively integrating technology into curricula and instruction;
• Training on how to teach students with different needs, including students with disabilities or limited English proficiency, and gifted and talented students;
• Training in methods of improving student behavior, identifying early and appropriate interventions, and involving parents more effectively in their children’s education;
• Leadership development and management training to improve the quality of principals and superintendents; and
• Training in the use of data and assessments to improve instruction and student outcomes.

Limitations:

• Who
  • Only for K5 and above certified staff (teachers and administrators)
• What activities
  • Usually approved for Master’s in Education degrees
  • Not approved for
    • other master’s programs or for doctorates
    • professional development that is entirely religious in nature (e.g., a conference specifically about Biblical Worldview Teaching)
    • membership in professional organizations
  • Covered
    • Cost of PD activity
    • Travel
      • Not reimbursed: meals; seat upgrades; travel insurance.
      • If using personal vehicle, reimbursed at federal mileage rate—use internet search.
    • Lodging
      • Reimbursable to federal per diem per room—doesn’t help to share a room.
      • Use internet search to find the federal per diem rate for the month & city of the PD activity.
  • Not covered
    • Travel insurance/upgrades
    • Meals
  • Who pays and is reimbursed?
    • Employee.*
    • NOT BJA. Per Title II regulations, schools cannot pay for the activity; only the employee may pay for the activity.
• When
  • Activity must be completed between July 1 and May 15.
  • Reimbursement request must be submitted by May 15.

*Funds can also be paid directly to the vendor (e.g., to the organization that offers the conference); you are welcome to check with conference (website/call them) to see if they have a way of working with Title II funds so Title II will pay them directly instead of your having to pay up front.

STEP 2: Submit Interest Request (for BJA approval)

Interested in participating in a Title II reimbursable activity? Compete this interest request to request funding approval from BJA.

STEP 3: Complete Professional Development Activity 

Save receipts and proof of completion of the professional development activity (see below).

STEP 4: Submit Reimbursement Form (to be reimbursed by Title II): by May 15

After you have completed your approved Title II activity, submit required documents as PDF’s to Sarah Fleming by May 15.

• Reimbursement Form:
  • Documentation of successful completion (e.g., transcript/grade report; CEU certificate)
  • Receipts
  • If using private vehicle: Employee Reimbursement (Travel) Form 2025 (mileage from your home to/from the conference; not from BJA to/from the conference)
  • If doing multiple PD’s through Title II, a W9 Form for Greenville County Schools is required.

Reimbursement will be sent to your home address from Greenville County Schools.

Expect approximately 4 weeks from the time you submit your reimbursement form.