We are excited to begin the implementation journey with your LEA. We strive to provide high-quality supports and a shared vision for student success. Thank you for your dedication and commitment. Please visit the Strong Foundations website for additional information and resources.  

Warm regards,  

The Strong Foundations Implementation Team

Reminders and Next Steps 

Thank you to everyone who attended the LASO Cycle II Kick-off session today. We are thrilled to see a group of dedicated LEAs committed to improving student learning and achieving their goals. If you were unable to attend this morning’s kick-off session, view the video and deck to learn about important requirements and next steps by accessing the Strong Foundations Interactive Calendar. 

Kick-off Action Items 

To set your LEA up for success, complete the following next step: 

• Complete and submit HQIM Readiness Inventory; link will be provided at LEA Kick-off meeting.  

Learning Sessions

All participating leaders will engage in a series of learning sessions to plan and prepare for a Strong Start in the 2024–25 school year. Register for sessions by accessing links posted in the Strong Foundations Interactive Calendar. 

REQUIRED: Contracting 101 

In this session, the person(s) responsible for district finance and grant management/point for the grant(s) will learn about utilizing strategy to select an Approved Provider, guidance on budgeting to meet LEA specific goals with the grant and a review of the grant, and basic information from the grants team on navigating the action steps to access funding and who to reach out to for budget support. 

• Option 1: March 19, 2024, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. CT 
• Option 2: April 4, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to noon CT 

REQUIRED: Intro to RBIS

In this session, district level senior leaders/leadership teams will engage in a high-level overview of the research behind the RBIS (Research-based Instructional Strategies) and a brief introduction to literacy and math RBIS. 

• Option 1: March 26, 2024
• Option 2: April 11, 2024 

REQUIRED: Strong Start Implementation Leader Training  

REQUIRED: Strong Start Amplify Texas Elementary Literacy Program Leader Training 

Academic district leaders and school-level leaders will build knowledge of specific HQIM products to support strong implementation. Attendance is required for leaders implementing Amplify Texas Elementary Literacy Program through the LASO Cycle II award.  

• Option 1: April 3, 2024, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. CT 
• Option 2: April 24, 2024, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. CT  
• Option 3: May 1, 2024, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. CT 

REQUIRED: Strong Start Eureka Math TEKS Edition Leader Training 

REQUIRED: Strong Start Carnegie Texas Math Solution Leader Training 

Academic district leaders and school-level leaders will build knowledge of specific HQIM products to support strong implementation. Attendance is required for leaders implementing Carnegie Texas Math Solution through the LASO Cycle II award. 

• Option 1: April 2, 2024, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. CT 
• Option 2: April 23, 2024, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. CT 
• Option 3: May 2, 2024, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. CT 

SUPPLEMENTAL: HQIM Implementation Symposium 

All participating LASO Cycle II leaders are invited to attend the symposium to hear from LEAs who participated in HQIM implementation through LASO Cycle I during the 2023–24 school year. LEAs will share their HQIM journey, experiences, and strategies for success. When registering, select “other” for your LEA name.  

• Symposium: May 2, 2024, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. CT 

SUPPLEMENTAL: LASO Cycle II Office Hours 

Office hours are held at 9:00 a.m. CT on the first Monday of every month and provide on-going time for leaders engaged in grant activities to meet with TEA representatives for support and to answer questions.

Register for learning sessions here.