LASO Cycle 4 Funding for Educator Preparation Programs (EPP)

Region 4 Inspire Texas is ready to be your partner of choice.

Build Your Teacher Pipeline with LASO Cycle 4 and Region 4 Inspire Texas!

LASO Cycle 4 provides funding in three priority areas that build and strengthen the teacher pipeline.

Residency Preservice Program

Offers year-long, paid residencies with up to $24,000–$39,500 per resident.

Grow Your Own (GYO) Program

Each staff member receives $8,000–$12,000 to support paraprofessionals, substitutes, and other employees in earning certification.

Mentorship Program

Each novice teacher receives $3,000, including at least $1,000 for the mentor, to improve teacher retention.

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What Region 4 Inspire Texas Brings to Every Partnership

Streamlined Program Management

Recruitment and Candidate Support

Progress Tracking and Accountability

Coaching and Professional Growth

Partner with Experience that Delivers Results

Districts choose Region 4 Inspire Texas because we go above and beyond. We make partnership simple, efficient, and impactful. Our hands-on approach helps districts build and sustain strong teacher pipelines without adding extra workload.

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With Region 4 Inspire Texas, you get all of these benefits and more!

Efficient Program Management

Seamless coordination from application to certification with clear timelines, consistent communication, and one point of contact.

Targeted Recruitment Support

We support your district’s presence at job fairs, assist with candidate screening, and design branded materials that attract the right educators.

Ongoing Coaching and Growth

Each candidate receives individualized coaching from Region 4 Teacher Development Coaches to build classroom confidence and instructional skill.

Data-Driven Accountability

District leaders stay informed through real-time progress dashboards and quarterly updates aligned to certification goals.

Free LASO Cycle 4 Webinars

To ensure every school system can take full advantage of available funding opportunities, Region 4 Inspire Texas is hosting a series of LASO support webinars and office hours.

During these sessions, we’ll cover how districts can:

Leverage Grow Your Own, Residency, Mentorship, and Strategic Staffing funding to strengthen teacher pipelines.
Build sustainable staffing models that connect preparation, mentorship, and retention into one cohesive system.
Partner with Region 4 Inspire Texas for customized support, documentation, and compliance guidance.

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Monday, November 17 | 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, November 19 | 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

Webinar Recording 1: November 14, 2025

Here is the recording of our first LASO Cycle 4 PREP overview, covering how Residency, Grow Your Own, Mentorship, and Strategic Staffing work together and what to do before the Wednesday, December 3 deadline. To get answers in real time, register for one of next week’s live webinars and bring your questions.

Office Hours Available

Get one-to-one PREP Office Hours with Region 4 Inspire Texas to finish your LASO Cycle 4 application and choose Region 4 as your EPP partner of choice. We will verify eligibility, outline funding, and provide a step-by-step plan to secure funds before the deadline.

Secure your time slot using the links below!