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Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) Program

November Newsletter

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Greetings from TEA!

Hello, LEA Learners,

We are in the midst of LASO season! The best source of general LASO information is the LASO Cycle 3 website. Here are some important upcoming LASO 3 dates: 

Application Deadline: December 13, 2024, 5:00 PM

Tentative Award Announcement: February 20, 2025 

Continue reading for the latest information and updates from Planning and Implementation below, and as always, feel free to reach out with any needed support.  

Thank you for all you do to positively impact students throughout Texas!  

Regards, 

Strong Foundations Team 


Milestones

Upcoming: Instructional Framework – Milestone date for submission is December 13th. If you need an extension, your Approved Provider will submit one on your behalf. 


Reminders & Next Steps

  • The LEA Leader Communities of Practice are earlier than usual this month! November 7th is designed for small LEAs and November 8th for large LEAs. These are important opportunities for leaders engaged in the work of Strong Foundations Planning to come together to learn, support and problem solve around the grant journey. Based on your feedback, November’s CoP will be a repeat of the breakout rooms from October.  
  • LEA Playbook: Check out your one-stop shop for all things Strong Foundations Planning! CoP dates & registration, examples of Instructional Frameworks, video clips from past Strong Foundations participants, and other useful resources are in this guide. 
  • We want you to feel very supported by your Approved Provider throughout the entire Strong Foundations Planning grant cycle. If there are issues with your AP at any point, please do not hesitate to reach out to strongfoundations@tea.texas.gov and we will do everything we can to ensure a high-quality experience for you in this grant program.  
  • HQIM Learning Labs: Hurry! Spots are filling up fast, and several districts are already full for the fall! Sign up to visit an Innovator Learning Lab! Learning Labs provide you an opportunity to visit an Innovator district to see students engaged with rigorous, grade level content in real time and learn what planning happens in the background to implement HQIM effectively. HQIM Learning Labs will be hosted in fall 2024 and spring 2025. The Innovator Website has instructions with how to request a visit.


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.