Greetings!
Hello Strong Foundations Implementation Leaders! We're thrilled to have both returning folks from last year and new awardees from our recent Part B awarding joining us. Whether you're a seasoned participant or just starting out, this newsletter is packed with valuable information tailored for everyone.
In this edition, you'll find essential updates and resources to help you kick off your Strong Foundations Implementation work. Our goal is to ensure you have all the tools and support you need for success.
Milestones
May 16: Executed contracts should be in place. Please upload your executed contract to your Google folder and share your Google folder with your Approved Provider. They will upload a copy of the contract to TEA.
Reminders and Next Steps
NEW Action Required: Roster all participants in your school system.
Please use the LEA Registration and Rostering Portal to roster all participants for your school system. This includes all teachers, coaches, district and campus-level leaders who are implementing or supporting the Bluebonnet Learning Instructional materials for which your school system received grant funds. Please have the initiative lead in your school system submit initial rosters by August 1, 2025.
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Step 1: Create a profile for yourself by inputting some identifying information.
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Step 2: Return to the start of the form and upload a roster of your district’s participants.
This is the core document that will drive your work with your Approved Provider over the course of the grant. We are providing it here as a resource in case you would like to review it on your own, but no action is required from you. Your Approved Provider will walk you through each step! This is due October 15 and will be submitted by your Approved Provider.
NEW Update: Bluebonnet Learning Spanish Pilot requirements for school systems: Texas school districts interested in piloting Spanish materials (even those with LASO awards), will need to:
If you missed the kickoff, you missed some crucial information about grant milestones, timelines, budgeting, and resources. Please review this content if you were not able to attend, or if you are one of our new Part B awardees!
This optional session talks through the process of accepting your grant in eGrants, and the process for beginning your work with an Approved Provider. Great information here about allowable and unallowable uses of grant funds.
Our fabulous Print Operations team hosted this session about how to procure Bluebonnet Learning materials in EMAT. As a reminder, EMAT will re-open for orders on May 16.
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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