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Texas Education Agency

Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) Program

February Newsletter

Strong Foundations Planning

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Greetings!

Dear Approved Providers,  

As we step into February, we are filled with excitement and determination to continue our shared mission of enhancing education through collaborative efforts. Your unwavering support has been instrumental in driving positive changes in our LEAs across Texas, and we are thrilled to update you in this Newsletter.  

Thank you so much for your continued dedication to shaping the future of learning!  

Best regards, 

The Strong Foundations Planning Team 


Milestones

  • Framework Implementation Plan – milestone date 1/19. Please fill out an extension request if needed. 

Upcoming Events

Visit an HQIM Learning Lab.

It’s not too late to visit an HQIM Learning Lab! According to one visitor, “The entire visit was extremely strong. The class visits, student feedback, teacher panel, and listening to the principals and ED.” Another had this to say: “The opportunity to observe a variety of classrooms and be able to have follow up discussions with the teachers was of the most benefit. The teachers and administrators were able to share valuable insight and answered so many questions for me.” Remember, any district OR Approved Provider can visit an HQIM Learning Lab (or you can visit together!).  

Visit our new and improved HQIM Innovator District website and request a Learning Lab visit today! 

It’s “Bring Your AP” to District Leader CoP on Friday, 2/9, at 10:00am.

You are invited to this LEA CoP! We have several exciting guests scheduled - Dana Yates from Raymondville ISD will share ideas around implementing the Instructional Framework and Julie Teague from Richardson ISD will present tips on implementing a new HQIM. Sign up for the CoP.

Framework Sessions 1 & 2

Framework Sessions 1 & 2 – these refreshed sessions align with the new instructional framework rubric. A certification assessment will be given at the end of session #2 to complete certification requirements. Click on the date you’d like to attend to register. 

If you attended two rubric trainings this grant cycle, you will not need to attend the refreshed sessions. You will receive an email letting you know of your status along with the certification assessment link.  

Instructional Management Session 

If you didn’t get a chance to attend this session during cycle 2, we will be offering it in February. At the end of the session, you will take a certification assessment. Click on the date you’d like to attend to register. 

If you’ve already attended Instructional Management, be on the lookout for a certification assessment via email.  


Reminders & Next Steps

Official Kick-off for LASO cycle 2.0

This February’s Monthly Meeting is the official kick-off for LASO cycle 2.0 for both the SFP and SFI approved providers. Please make sure that at least one person from your organization can be present. If that is not possible the session will be recorded and posted to the interactive calendar. Thank you for the suggestion of kicking off with our amazing, approved providers ahead of the March kick-off with our new group of LEAs.

Grant Deliverables

Please make sure that you have submitted the grant deliverables that are due and a reminder that if you need an extension for any reason, please fill out the extension request. The priority is to support our LEAs and if they need additional time that is totally ok! 

Instructional Framework Debrief Sessions

Sign up for optional Instructional Framework debrief sessions today! Slots are filling up fast and only run through February. You will have the opportunity to go over your scored LEA framework rubric, debrief about the rationale behind each score, and collaborate on ways to improve the framework. Choose one time that works best for you. In your RSVP, please provide your full name, email, and LEA name(s). An email confirmation and meeting link will be sent separately from SchoolKit. This is for APs only; you choose how to share with your LEA(s). 

 

Resources

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 Mark Your Calendar!

You can find the following trainings on our Interactive calendar.