LASO Cycle 4 Grant and Allotment Programs
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Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO)
Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) is a single, consolidated application that combines grants, allotments, and in-kind supports, bundled around a few key strategies to accelerate academic gains. LASO Cycle 4 offered 15 opportunities focused on curriculum & instruction, educator training, more time, and innovative school models.
LASO Cycle 4 Highlights
All-time High Overall Number of Applications Received | 821 district applications
All-time High Number of LIFT Applications Received | Over 600 applications submitted
First-Time PREP Allotment applications |Over 500 applications submitted
LASO 4 Initiative Resources
Curriculum & Instruction | Resources | |||||
| Leadership & Instructional Foundations for Texas (LIFT) (*Updated 12/01/25); (**Updated 02/19/26) | Program Guidelines** | Webinar Deck | Webinar Recording | FAQs* | LIFT Website | LIFT@tea.texas.gov |
| LIFT Add-On: School Improvement PLC Supports (LIFT SI PLC) (*Updated 11/17/25; (**Updated 04/15/26) | Program Guidelines** | Webinar Deck | Webinar Recording | FAQs* | Eligibility List | LIFT@tea.texas.gov |
| School Improvement Curriculum and Instruction Support Grant (SI CISG) (*Updated 11/17/25; (**Updated 04/15/26) | Program Guidelines** | Webinar Deck | Webinar Recording | FAQs* | Eligibility List | LIFT@tea.texas.gov |
| Blended Learning Grant (BLG) (*Updated 01/22/26) (**Updated 04/06/26) | Program Guidelines * | Webinar Deck | Webinar Recording | FAQs** | Scoring Template | BlendedLearning@tea.texas.gov |
| Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles (AP CSP) (*Updated 02/13/26) | Program Guidelines* | Webinar Deck | Webinar Recording | FAQs | NA | advancedacademics@tea.texas.gov |
Education & Training | Resources | |||||
| PREP Allotment Program Overview(*Updated 12/03/25) | Overview | Webinar Deck* | Webinar Recording | FAQs* | PREP Website | |
| PREP Residency Preservice Program(*Updated 12/02/25) | Program Guidelines | Webinar Deck* | Webinar Recording | FAQs* | PREP Website | TEAteacherresidency@tea.texas.gov |
| PREP Grow Your Own (GYO)Program(*Updated 11/17/25; **updated 11/24/25) | Program Guidelines | Webinar Deck** | Webinar Recording | FAQs* | PREP Website | GYO@tea.texas.gov |
| PREP Mentorship Program(*Updated 12/02/25) | Program Guidelines | Webinar Deck* | Webinar Recording | FAQs* | PREP Website | Mentorship@tea.texas.gov |
| Texas Strategic Staffing (TSS) for Residencies Grant (*Updated 02/13/26) | Program Guidelines* | Webinar Deck | Webinar Recording | FAQs | TSS Website | Txstrategicstaffing@tea.texas.gov |
More Time | Resources | |||||
| Additional Days School Year Planning and Execution Program (PEP) (* Updated 11/10/25);(**Updated 02/13/26) | Webinar Deck | Webinar Recording | FAQs* | ADSY website | adsy@tea.texas.gov | |
Innovative School Models | Resources | |||||
| School Action Fund (SAF) (*Updated 11/6/25;**Updated 12/02/25; *** Updated 02/13/26) | Program Guidelines*** | Webinar Deck * | Webinar Recording | FAQs** | Eligibility List | schoolactionfund@tea.texas.gov |
| Navigating Excellence through Targeted Supports (NEXT) (*Updated 11/12/25);(**Updated 02/13/26) | Program Guidelines** | Webinar Deck | Webinar Recording | FAQs* | Eligibility List | Christopher.Dewitt@tea.texas.gov |
| Early College High School (ECHS) (*Updated 02/13/26) | Program Guidelines* | Webinar Deck | Webinar Recording | FAQs | NA | ccrsm@tea.texas.gov |
| Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) (*Updated 02/13/26) | Program Guidelines* | Webinar Deck | Webinar Recording | FAQs | NA | ccrsm@tea.texas.gov |
| Virtual and Hybrid Program Accelerator (VHPA) (*Updated 02/13/26) | Program Guidelines* | Webinar Deck | Webinar Recording | FAQs | NA | ann.rajan@tea.texas.gov |
LASO 4 Portfolio
Note: Many LASO grants are multi-year with continuation grants, the view has been updated to reflect the total funding for each initiative across multiple years—beginning with the LASO cycle and including its continuation grants.
| Initiative | District or Campus Level | Estimated Total Allocation Available | Initiative Duration in Years | Estimated Total Value of Award* | Estimated Number of Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Curriculum & Instruction | |||||
| Leadership & Instructional Foundations for Texas (LIFT) LIFT merges programs formerly known as Strong Foundations- SF, Texas Instructional Leadership- TIL, and Texas Lesson Study- TXLS | District | $248.2M | 3 | $855k-4.5M | 350-475 |
| LIFT Add-On: School Improvement PLC Support (LIFT SI PLC) (available only for Title I Comprehensive, Targeted, and Addtl Targeted) | Campus | $48.8M | 1 | $60K-120K | 150-300 |
| School Improvement Curriculum and Instruction Support Grant (SI CISG) (available only for Title I Comprehensive, Targeted, and Addtl Targeted) | Campus | $8.8M | 1 | Up to $200K | Up to 50 |
| Blended Learning Grant (BLG) Two Cohorts: Academic - Math or RLA cohort and Strategic Operations Cohort | District | $4M | 2-3 | Academic- Up to $405KStrat Ops- Up to $720K | 15-20 |
| AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP) | District | $1.292M | 1 | $10K- 100K | Up to 50 |
Education and Training | |||||
PREP Program Allotment
| District | $146M | 1 | Residency Program: $24K-1.6M Grow Your Own: $8K-480K Mentor Program: $3K-120K | All eligible districts may receive the allotment |
| Texas Strategic Staffing (TSS) for Residencies Grant | District | $2.92M | 2 | Up to $58.4K | Up to 50 |
More Time | |||||
| Additional Days School Year Planning and Execution Program (ADSY PEP) Two Cohorts: Full Year Redesign and Summer Learning | District | $7.7M | 2-3 | Summer- Up to $200K Full Year- Up to $600K | 30-36 |
Innovative School Models - Launch Grants | |||||
| School Action Fund (SAF) | Campus | $30M | 2-3 | Create new: Up to $1.3M Reassign: Up to $750k Restart: Up to $1.1M | 27-30 |
| Navigating Excellence through Targeted Supports (NEXT) | Campus | $1.75M | 3 | $150K to 500K | Up to 5 |
| Early College High School (ECHS) | Campus | $800K | 2 | Up to $100K | Up to 8 |
| Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) | Campus | $1M | 2 | Up to $100K | Up to 10 |
| Virtual and Hybrid Program Accelerator (VHPA) | Campus | $5M | 2 | Up to $230K | 10-14 |
*Estimated Total Value of award reflects direct grant funds and in kind supports available in the current LASO cycle 4 in addition to potential continuation grants over the full program duration.
Timeline
- General Webinar | September 16, 2025 or September 17, 2025
- Application Window | October 3, 2025 to December 3, 2025 (closes at 5:00 pm CT)
- Program Webinar Window | October 7, 2025 - October 23, 2025
- Office Hours Window | October 27, 2025 – December 1, 2025
- Selection Announcement | February 2, 2026
- eGrants Window | February 9 – April 2, 2026 (updated 2/13/26)
- Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) |NOGAs are anticipated to be processed within 60 days upon submission (updated 2/13/26)
Additional Information
Resources
- General Webinar Deck (Updated 10/01/25)
- General Webinar Recording
- General Webinar FAQ (updated 11/12/25) (PDF)
- Comprehensive FAQs (updated 12/03/25)
- State Approved Provider List (SAPL)
- eGrants Technical Assistance Guidance Doc
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| LASO 4 Initiative One-Pagers | Provide school systems with a concise summary of each initiative in LASO Cycle 4 |
| LASO 4 Eligibility & Prioritization Matrix | Provides eligibility and prioritization criteria that will enable a school system to predict the likelihood of receiving an award. |
| LASO 4 Initiative Selection Tool | Provides a Scenario map to guide selection of the right fitting initiative based on need |
| LASO 4 Role and Responsibilities Insight Tool | Identifies the types of responsibilities for each role and show where roles overlap across initiatives. |
Initiative | Webinar and Office Hours Dates |
eGrants Technical Assistance Office Hours Provide support for eGrants ADC and Application/Budget Workbook completion and submission | Option 1: Friday, February 13 at 10:00 am CT Option 2: Friday, February 20 at 10:00 am CT Option 3: Friday, February 27 at 10:00 am CT Option 4: Friday, March 6 at 10:00 am CT Option 5: Friday, March 13, at 10:00 am CT Option 6: Friday, March 20 at 10:00 am CT Option 7: Friday, March 27 at 10:00 CT Option 8: Monday, March 30 at 10:00 am CT Option 9: Tuesday, March 31 at 10:00 am CT Option 10: Wednesday, April 1 at 10:00 am CT Option 11: Thursday, April 2, 2026 10:00 am CT Option 12: Friday, April 10, 2026 10:00 am CT Option 13: Friday, April 17, 2026 10:00 am CT Option 14: Friday, April 24, 2026 10:00 am CT |
| LASO 4 Application Technical Assistance | Option 1: Oct 27 at 8:00 am CT Option 2: Nov 5 at 5:00 pm CT Option 3: Nov 17, 9:00 am CT Option 4: Dec 1, 5:00 pm CT |