LASO Cycle 3

LASO Cycle 3

Unified application combining grants, allotments, and in-kind supports, aligned to key strategies to accelerate academic gains

LASO 3 Award Updates and Next Steps (1)

Award Updates and Next Steps

Your LEA may be engaged in one or more award rounds:

First Round Awardees (Award List) — For the initial set of strong foundations applicants with original funding. Selection notices sent February 20th.

Second Round of Awards (Award List) — For strong foundations applicants that had eligible Title I, CSI, TSI, or ATSI campuses. Selection notices sent April 22nd.

Third Round of Awards (Awards List) Supplemental Legislative Appropriation — For Strong Foundations applicants who did not receive full portion of award in first or second round of funding. Additional funds became available from legislative appropriation to meet the demand. Selection notices sent June 24th.

LEAs may reach out to strongfoundations@tea.texas.gov with any questions.

Grant Portfolio

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Grant Program Guidelines Webinar Resources FAQs Contact Info
Strong Foundations Planning (SFP) Webinar Deck  Webinar Recording  FAQs            strongfoundations@tea.texas.gov   
Strong Foundations Implementation (SFI)

Webinar Deck               

 

 Webinar   Recording                 FAQ strongfoundations@tea.texas.gov       
SFI School Improvement PLC Supports (SFI SI PLC)

Program Guidelines Revised 4/17/25

Eligibility List (Website)

 Webinar Deck Webinar Recording FAQ strongfoundations@tea.texas.gov
Instructional Leadership (IL)

Program Guidelines Revised 6/02/25

Eligibility List (Website)

 Webinar Deck  Webinar Recording FAQ sidivision@tea.texas.gov
Technology Lending Grant (TLG) Program Guidelines Revised 3/25/25 Webinar Deck Webinar Recording  FAQ techlending@tea.texas.gov
Blended Learning Grant (BLG) Program Guidelines Revised 10/24/25 Webinar Deck Webinar Recording NA blendedlearning@tea.texas.gov
Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles (AP CSP) Program Guidelines Revised 3/25/25 Webinar  Deck Webinar Recording  FAQ kay.humes@tea.texas.gov
Additional Days School Year (ADSY) Summer PEP Program Guidelines Revised 3/25/25 Webinar Deck Webinar Recording  NA ruchamah.belizor@tea.texas.gov
School Action Fund (SAF)

Program Guidelines Revised 3/25/25

Eligibility List (Website)

Webinar Deck

 

 Webinar Recording  NA

SchoolActionFund@tea.texas.gov       

 
Early College High School (ECHS) Program Guidelines Revised 3/25/25 Webinar  Deck Webinar Recording FAQ darin.ford@tea.texas.gov
Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) Program Guidelines Revised 3/25/25 Webinar Deck Webinar Recording FAQ darin.ford@tea.texas.gov

 

Additional Information

  • The following grants are included in LASO Cycle 3 portfolio. The information provided here outlines initial estimates and potential awards for LEAs. Please note that these details are subject to further refinement and updates as the grant process progresses.

     

    Curriculum & Instruction

    Rigorous, high-quality instructional materials designed to make up ground and master grade level TEKS

     

    More Time

    More time for the students in most need, including expanding instructional time in the summer and with targeted tutoring

     

    Innovative School Models

    Innovative school models to incorporate all of the learning acceleration framework

    Strategy Grant Estimated Funding Source of Funds Tentative Award Range Tentative Number of Awards
      Strong Foundations Planning $24M Rider 76 (SF)
    Rider 94 (HB 1605)    		 $120K to $320K 100 - 200 LEAs
      Strong Foundations Implementation $58M Rider 76 (SF)
    Rider 94 (HB 1605)    		 $200K to $1.61M 100 - 200 LEAs
      Strong Foundations Implementation School Improvement PLC Supports Grant $14M Title 1 $75K - $150K per campus 100-180 LEAs
      Instructional Leadership
    (Includes Product and TIL Supports)    		 $41M Title 1 $50K - $215K per campus Up to 200 LEAs
      Technology Lending $5M Rider 8 Up to $225K 50-100 LEAs
      Blended Learning $6M Rider 68 Planning - up to $275K​
    Strategic Operations- up to $370K​    		 10-14 LEAs
      AP Computer Science Principles $1.292M Rider 74 Up to $100K Up to 130 LEAs
      Additional Days School Year PEP Summer $791K Rider 39 Up to $125K 6-10 LEAs
      School Action Fund
    (with Additional Days School Year Full Year Redesign)    		 $8M Title 1 $185K - $375K (per campus) Up to 36 campuses
      Early College High School $800K Rider 58 Up to $80K 10 LEAs
      Pathways in Technology Early College High School  $1M Rider 58 Up to $100K 10 LEAs

    • General Webinar | October 1, 2024 and October 3, 2024
    • Application Window | October 14, 2024 - December 13, 2024, 5:00 pm CT
    • Program Webinar Window | October 17, 2024 - October 25, 2024
    • Office Hours Window | November 4, 2024 - November 8, 2024
    • First Round Announcement | February 20, 2025
    • eGrants Application | February 20, 2025 - March 24, 2025
    • Notice of Grant Award | March 24, 2025 - May 24, 2025
    • Second Round Announcement | April 22, 2025

  • Program Date and Time
    General Webinar
    • October 1, 2024 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM (Option 1)
    • October 3, 2024 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM (Option 2)
    • November 4, 2024 | 9:00 - 9:30 AM (Office Hours)
    • November 8, 2024 | 2:00 - 2:30 PM (Application Technical Assistance Office Hours)
    Strong Foundations Planning
    • October 18, 2024 | 11:00 - 11:45 AM (Webinar Option 1)
    • October 22, 2024 | 11:00 - 11:45 AM (Option 2)
    • November 8, 2024 | 8:00 - 8:30 AM (Office Hours)
    Strong Foundations Implementation +
    SFI School Improvement PLC Supports Grant
    • October 18, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:45 PM (Option 1)
    • October 22, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:45 PM (Option 2)
    • November 8, 2024 | 9:00 - 9:30 AM (Office Hours)
    Instructional Leadership
    (Includes Product and TIL Supports)
    • October 17, 2024 | 12:00 - 12:45 PM (Option 1)
    • October 18, 2024 | 3:00 - 3:45 AM (Option 2)
    • November 6, 2024 | 11:00 - 11:30 AM (Office Hours)
    Technology Lending Grant
    • October 22, 2024 | 9:00 - 9:45 AM (Option 1)
    • October 25, 2024 | 10:00 - 10:45 AM (Option 2)
    • November 8, 2024 | 10:00 - 10:30 AM (Office Hours)
    Blended Learning Grant
    • October 22, 2024 | 10:00 - 10:45 AM (Option 1)
    • October 23, 2024 | 11:00 - 11:45 PM (Option 2)
    • November 6, 2024 | 1:00 - 1:30 PM (Office Hours)
    Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles
    • October 17, 2024 | 9:00 - 9:45 AM (Option 1)
    • October 17, 2024 | 11:00 - 11:45 AM (Option 2)
    • November 8, 2024 | 12:00 - 12:30 AM (Office Hours)
    Additional Days School Year Summer PEP
    • October 21, 2024 | 1:00 - 1:45 PM (Option 1)
    • October 22, 2024 | 2:30 - 3:15 PM (Option 2)
    • November 8, 2024 | 1:00 - 1:30 PM (Office Hours)
    School Action Fund
    (with ADSY Full Year Redesign)
    • October 18, 2024 | 8:45 - 9:45 AM (Option 1)
    • October 24, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM (Option 2)
    • October 28, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM (Restart Action Webinar)
    • October 29, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM (Reassign Action Webinar)
    • October 30, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM (Redesign Action Webinar)
    • October 31, 2024 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM (Create New Action Webinar)
    • November 4, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Office Hours)
    Early College High School
    • October 17, 2024 | 10:00 - 10:45 AM (Option 1)
    • October 18, 2024 | 10:00 - 10:45 AM (Option 2)
    • November 7, 2024 | 10:00 - 10:30 AM (Office Hours)
    Pathway in Technology Early College High School
    • October 17, 2024 | 2:00 - 2:45 PM (Option 1)
    • October 18, 2024 | 2:00 - 2:45 PM (Option 2)
    • November 7, 2024 | 2:00 - 2:30 PM (Office Hours)
    Technical Assistance
    • November 4, 2024 | 9:00 - 9:30 AM (Office Hours)
    • November 8, 2024 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM (Office Hours)

  • Month Information to be Released LEA Recommended Actions
    August 2024
    • Review the grant portfolio and timelines
    • Register for the webinars
    • Review Best Fit guidance for criteria that meets LEAs needs
    September 2024
    • Review the grant one-pagers to align with LEA needs
    • Review FAQs for better understanding
    • Review Eligibility and Prioritization guidance
    October 2024
    • Attend the general webinar
    • Start the application
    • Attend the program specific webinars
    November 2024
    • Continue completing the application
    • Review the FAQ as needed
    • Sign up for office hours for assistance
    December 2024
    • Application closes
    • Submit the application
    January 2025
    • Interviews (if applicable)
    • Attend the interviews (if requested)
    February 2025
    • Award Announcement
    • eGrants application opens
    • Review the award letter (if awarded)
    • Complete the budget in eGrants application
    March 2025
    • Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) released
    • Review the NOGA and begin implementation and drawdowns

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    Title Description

    General Overview

    		 The Overview Deck contains information on key components of this cycle, application timeline, and key resources available. The FAQ contains all the questions submitted so far to support deeper understanding of what LASO Cycle 3 has to offer. Revised December 6, 2024.
    Grant-Specific One Pagers (PDF) Preliminary grant information such as program descriptions and commitments, eligibility, timelines, and funding. Revised November 15, 2024.
    Grant Best Fit Guidance (PDF) Provides criteria to help ESCs determine if a grant fits LEAs needs.
    Eligibility and Prioritization Guidance (PDF) Eligibility and Prioritization Guidance helps LEAs determine ability to be awarded.
    State Approved Provider List (Web) OER and Instructional Leadership Pathways.

    ESC Toolkit

    		 Use the Office Hours slide deck to learn about the grants offerings ahead of the LEA webinars. The ESCs Served List is a reference to identify the ESC serving your LEA. The FAQ will support deeper understanding of LASO Cycle 3.