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Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) Program

April Newsletter

Strong Foundations Planning

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Greetings from TEA!

Welcome to the Strong Foundations Planning Grant program!  We are excited to have you on board as part of this initiative to create and strengthen instructional frameworks within your LEA. As you start on this journey, we understand that contracting with an Approved Provider is a crucial step toward achieving your goals. 

With the deadline approaching on May 17th for contracting with an Approved Provider, we want to ensure that you have the support and resources needed to navigate this process effectively.  

We are committed to supporting you every step of the way as you work to enhance instructional practices and student outcomes within your district. Your dedication to this initiative is instrumental in shaping the future of education in our community. 

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at strongfoundations@tea.texas.gov. We are here to help and look forward to partnering with you on this journey toward stronger foundations for our students. 

Best regards,

Strong Foundations Planning Grant Team 


Milestones

Executed Contracts are due May 17th, 2024. If you need an extension on this deadline, please reach out to strongfoundations@tea.texas.gov 

Once you have finalized a contract with an Approved Provider, upload the Executed Contract to your LEA’s Google Folder. The link to this google folder was sent from the StrongFoundations@TEA.Texas.gov email. If you need our team to send you the google folder link again, please do not hesitate to request that through the Strong Foundations email.  

Be sure to share your Google folder link with your Approved Provider.


Reminders & Next Steps

(Optional) Contracting 101

Directed at LEAs in the Strong Foundations Planning and/or Strong Foundations Implementation Grant. Learn more about the grant timeline, how to select an Approved Provider, the contracting process and grant requirements. This webinar is strongly recommended for all LEAs awarded these grants.  April 4, 11:00am – 12:00pm – Registration Link  

(Optional) Approved Provider Meet & Greet

Immediately following Contracting 101, this optional meet and greet gives LEAs an opportunity to connect with various Approved Providers for the Strong Foundations Programs. April 4, 12:00pm – 1:00pm – Registration Link 

SFP Intro to HQIM Adoption

This session is for LEA leaders and APs to gain a high-level understanding of the Strong Foundations Planning Grant journey as well as the creation of an Instructional Framework. April 5, 9:00am – 10:00am – Registration Link 

LEA Contact Form 

Fill out this form to receive important grant communications, resources, and upcoming trainings. 

(Required except June & Dec) LEA Communities of Practice

Register today for the monthly, district leader CoPs. This is your chance to connect with LEAs throughout Texas to collaborate, problem solve, and innovate together.  

Next CoP – Optional June

Thursday, June 20 at 11:00am (CoP Small est. Enrollment 800 or less) or Friday, June 21 at 9:00am (CoP Medium/Large est. Enrollment > 800) 

CoP Kick-off – August

Thursday, Aug 22 at 11:00am or Friday, Aug 23 at 9:00am 

(Optional) LEA Office Hours

Come chat with SFP and SFI team members to get your questions answered! Office hours are the first Monday of every month at 9:00am. Registration Link. 

If you missed any of these meetings you can check out our Strong Foundations Planning Interactive Calendar and review the meeting recording and slide deck!  


Resources


Engagement Opportunities 

We are always looking for ways to connect with our partners in the field!

From site visits, to review opportunities, to focus groups, there are numerous ways to connect with TEA and support the field of education. If you are interested in participating in an engagement opportunity, sign up by clicking the button below. 

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 Mark Your Calendar!

You can find the following trainings on our Interactive calendar.