Build Strong Instructional Systems with Region 4

The Leadership & Instructional Foundations for Texas (LIFT) initiative, funded through LASO Cycle 4, helps districts design, implement, and sustain high-quality instructional systems that improve teaching, leadership, and student outcomes.

As your approved provider and local partner of choice, Region 4 Education Service Center brings decades of instructional leadership experience, practical implementation expertise, and customized support to meet your district’s unique needs.

We help districts move confidently through each LIFT phase, from planning and adoption to full implementation and continuous improvement.

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What LIFT Supports

Curriculum Adoption Support

Conduct needs assessments and prepare for SBOE-approved HQIM or Bluebonnet adoption.

Professional Learning and Skill-Building

Build instructional capacity through research-based training and coaching for leaders and teachers.

Observation and Feedback Systems

Design and refine feedback cycles that elevate classroom practice and instructional leadership.

Implementation Training and PLCs

Establish sustainable systems for lesson internalization, data-driven collaboration, and student-focused improvement.

How Region 4 Strengthens Your LIFT Implementation

Four Key Benefits of Partnering with Region 4 ESC

Turnkey LIFT Implementation Support
Guidance through all LASO Cycle 4 phases—application, planning, and execution—with clear milestones, documentation templates, and progress monitoring aligned to TEA requirements.

Customized Professional Learning and Leadership Coaching
On-site and virtual sessions tailored to district and campus goals, designed to strengthen instructional leadership, coaching systems, and HQIM usage.

Integrated HQIM and Bluebonnet Learning Alignment
Region 4 specialists support curriculum adoption, scope and sequence alignment, and schoolwide systems that sustain fidelity of implementation.

Data-Driven Accountability and Sustainability
Transparent progress tracking and coaching cycles that build district capacity to maintain results beyond the grant period.

Why Choose Region 4

Why Choose Region 4

Region 4 ESC is a trusted local partner with a proven record of success supporting districts and charters in the Greater Houston area in instructional leadership, curriculum alignment, and educator development. Our expert teams understand LASO Cycle 4 requirements, facilitate collaboration with TEA, and help districts fulfill all assurances and deliverables efficiently.

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Funding & Timeline Context

Funding & Timeline Context

  • Application Deadline: December 3, 2025
  • Selection Announcement: February 2, 2026
  • Funding Window: 2026–2029

Contacts

Natasha Watson, EdD
Natasha Watson, EdD

Director District Systemic Support

713-744-8147

natasha.watson@esc4.net

Additional Support Options from Region 4

LASO Cycle 4 Resources

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LASO Cycle 4 Grant and Allotment Portfolio