Description: The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to rural districts to assist them in meeting their state's definition of adequate yearly progress (AYP). Funds may be used to conduct the following activities:
Teacher professional development, including programs that train teachers to use technology to improve teaching and that train teachers of students with special needs;
Support for educational technology, including software and hardware, that meets the requirements of ESEA, Title II, Part D (Enhancing Education Through Technology; # 84.318);