Which program is described as funding for academic improvement and to maintain qualified staff through professional development for teachers and principals?

• A. Title II
• B. Title I
• C. Title III
• D. ADA

Answer: (B)

The program described is Title II. It is designed to fund academic improvement by supporting professional development for teachers and by helping districts recruit, hire, and retain highly qualified teachers and school leaders. This focus on boosting instructional quality and leadership, through ongoing training and development, is what sets Title II apart. Other programs serve different purposes: Title I provides additional resources to schools with high numbers of students from low-income families to help close achievement gaps; Title III funds activities for English learners; ADA governs civil rights and accessibility for people with disabilities rather than teacher professional development.