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PREP Program Allotment Newsletter
PREP Vision Statement: The PREP Allotment supports school systems in building talent pipelines that make their academic vision achievable by recruiting, preparing and mentoring teachers to drive student growth and improve teacher retention across Texas.
[NEW]: Visit the PREP webpage to view 2026-27 PREP participant counts. These counts reflect data entered in ECOS as of September 11, 2026, and are available in the PREP Tools, Resources, and Information section of the webpage.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
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October 23: PREP Allotment funds begin flowing through the Foundation School Program (FSP). Districts can view their FSP payment schedules here.
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December 1: LASO Cycle 5 applications due
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UPCOMING WEBINARS AND OFFICE HOURS
WEBINARS
LASO Cycle 5 PREP Overview webinars will be offered to help school systems and partners understand:
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PREP Allotment programs available through LASO Cycle 5
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LASO Cycle 5 application process and timeline
Wednesday, October 7th, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Friday, October 16th, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
PREP OFFICE HOURS
Join PREP Office Hours for support with:
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General PREP implementation questions
Wednesday, October 21st, 2:00-3:00 PM
Wednesday, November 18th, 2:00-3:00 PM
Wednesday, December 16th, 2:00-3:00 PM
LASO CYCLE 5
[Reminder]: Previously Approved School Systems
A school system does not need to reapply through LASO Cycle 5 for a PREP GYO, Residency, or Mentorship program if it was previously approved for that program through LASO Cycle 4 and meets all the following conditions:
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Received from TEA an award announcement via the LASO Cycle 4 process
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Submitted to TEA a PREP Verification of Participation form in summer 2026
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Submitted to TEA a written partnership for the PREP program (GYO or Residency) for which the school system was previously approved; not applicable to Mentorship
For the most current participation numbers, including the approved school systems by program, refer to the PREP Participant Counts for 26-27 School Year on the PREP webpage.
[Reminder]: LASO Cycle 5 Webinars
TEA will offer LASO Cycle 5 and PREP program-specific webinars, to include:
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PREP Preservice: Residency, Traditional, and Alternative
CONNECTED PROGRAMS
PREP GROW YOUR OWN (GYO) CORNER
For those interested in applying to the newly launched LASO V application, this is a reminder that school systems should ensure that they have a written partnership agreement with an eligible IHE. Per PREP GYO rule and the PREP GYO Guidelines, school systems only partner with a Texas bachelor’s degree-conferring public institution or a bachelor’s degree-conferring private IHE authorized by the THECB to operate in Texas. See list of eligible IHEs for PREP GYO.
PREP PRESERVICE CORNER: Residency, Traditional and Alternative
For LASO V, EPPs submitted an Intent to Apply form signaling their plans to offer the PREP Residency, Traditional and/or Alternative Routes beginning 2027-2028. See the list of eligible EPPs HERE. Although an EPP has submitted their intent to offer the routes, each program must still receive SBEC approval by meeting all program requirements no later than July 2027. This list of eligible EPP partners for the LASO V application will continue to be updated.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
the September 22, 2026, PREP Newsletter
PREP RESOURCE
If you need to access information or resources about the PREP Program Allotment, visit the PREP Program Allotment web page or submit a question through the PREP Help Desk button below.
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The Texas Education Agency will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.
     
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