### Question
What is the definition of eligible professional development provider?


### Answer
The definition of **eligible professional development provider** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 6368*:

> a provider of professional development in reading instruction to teachers, including special education teachers, that is based on scientifically based reading research

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 6368*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER I-IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE DISADVANTAGED > Part B-Student Reading Skills Improvement Grants > subpart 1-reading first**

