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{{Program
|ProgramName=Teacher Quality Partnership Grants
|ProgramType=Program
|OrgSponsor=Department of Education
|TopOrganization=Department of Education
|CreationLegislation=Higher Education Act of 1965, Title II, Part A
|Purpose=The Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Grants aim to improve student achievement by enhancing the preparation of prospective teachers, holding teacher preparation programs accountable, and recruiting highly qualified individuals into the teaching force, with a focus on high-need schools and subjects.
|Website=https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-discretionary-grants-support-services/effective-educator-development-programs/teacher-quality-partnership/
|ProgramStart=2008
|InitialFunding=$50 million for FY 2008
|Duration=Ongoing
|Historic=false
}}
The '''Teacher Quality Partnership Grants''' (TQP) aim to improve student achievement by enhancing the preparation of prospective teachers, holding teacher preparation programs accountable, and recruiting highly qualified individuals into the teaching force, with a focus on high-need schools and subjects. The program supports partnerships between institutions of higher education and high-need school districts to reform teacher preparation programs, promote effective teaching, and address teacher shortages.

{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-discretionary-grants-support-services/effective-educator-development-programs/teacher-quality-partnership/}}

==Goals==
* Enhance the preparation of prospective teachers through innovative models.
* Improve the accountability of teacher preparation programs.
* Increase the number of highly qualified teachers, particularly in high-need areas.
* Support the development of effective teaching residency programs.
* Promote equity by increasing diversity in the educator workforce.

==Organization==
The TQP Grants are managed by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education's (OESE) Effective Educator Development Programs Division within the U.S. Department of Education. The program is led by a program director who oversees the administration of grants, with funding decisions made through a competitive process involving peer review.

==Partners==
* [[U.S. Department of Education]]
* [[Institutions of Higher Education]]
* [[High-Need Local Education Agencies]]

[[Category:Partnerships]]

==History==
The TQP program was established under the Higher Education Act of 1965[[Higher Education Act of 1965]], specifically through Title II, Part A, which focuses on teacher quality enhancement. It was introduced to address the need for better-prepared teachers in high-need areas. Over time, the program has seen adjustments in its focus, including an emphasis on teacher residency models and diversity in the teaching profession, reflecting educational policy changes and identified needs.

==Funding==
The program began with an initial funding of $50 million in fiscal year 2008. Funding for TQP varies annually, with the most recent competitions offering around $25 million to $35 million in grants. These grants are awarded through a competitive process, and funding is subject to Congressional appropriations. There is no specified end date for the program, indicating its ongoing nature to support teacher preparation.

==Implementation==
TQP grants are implemented through competitive awards where eligible partnerships propose projects that meet the program's priorities. These projects typically involve developing or reforming teacher preparation programs, focusing on residency models, professional development for current teachers, and recruitment efforts. The implementation duration for each grant can be up to 60 months, with no defined end date for the program itself.

==Related==
* [[Higher Education Act of 1965]]
* [[Teacher Education]]

==External links==
* https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-discretionary-grants-support-services/effective-educator-development-programs/teacher-quality-partnership/
* wikipedia:Teacher Quality Partnership Grants

===Social media===
* There are no specific social media accounts for the TQP Grants; updates can be found via the U.S. Department of Education's social media.

==References==
<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-discretionary-grants-support-services/effective-educator-development-programs/teacher-quality-partnership/ |title=Teacher Quality Partnership Program |publisher=U.S. Department of Education |accessdate=2025-02-10}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/04/2024-07040/applications-for-new-awards-teacher-quality-partnership-grant-program |title=Applications for New Awards; Teacher Quality Partnership Grant Program |publisher=Federal Register |accessdate=2025-02-10}}</ref>

[[Category:Programs and initiatives]]

[[Category:U.S. Department of Education]]