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Title II funds have a major emphasis on the importance of teacher quality in improving student achievement. The funds are used to improve teacher and principal quality and to assist schools with building systems of support and capacity. 

The Title II, Part A program is designed, among other things, to provide students from low-income families and minority students with greater access to effective educators. The purpose of the program is to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive programs and activities to address the learning needs of all students, including children with disabilities, English learners, and gifted and talented students through effective instruction. As reauthorized under the Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA), Title II, Part A grants may be used for innovative and evidence-based activities to more effectively attract, select, place, support, and retain excellent educators in every classroom in every school.