LASO Cycle 4 Funding for Educator Preparation Programs (EPP)

Region 4 Support for LASO Cycle 4 Educator Preparation Post-Award Planning and Implementation

Activating Your LASO Cycle 4 Teacher Pipeline with Region 4 Inspire Texas

Now that LASO Cycle 4 awards are being issued by the Texas Education Agency, Region 4 Inspire Texas is ready to help awarded districts activate and implement their PREP Program Allotment. We support educator preparation through residency preservice, Grow Your Own pathways, and mentorship programs aligned with HB 2 requirements and district workforce goals.

Register for the LASO Engage Network

Developing educators starts with intentional planning.

Join the LASO Engage Network—an in-person event where district leaders and teams come together to strengthen mentorship, residency, and grow-your-own pathways that support aspiring educators.

This session is designed for districts engaging with LASO initiatives and looking to move from planning to implementation. Participants will collaborate with peers, work through real questions, and gain clarity on program requirements and expectations. Connect, share strategies, and leave with practical next steps to support and sustain your educator workforce.

Date: Tuesday, June 16 | Location: Region 4 McKinney Conference Center

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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How Region 4 Supports Your District After LASO Cycle 4 Awards

Streamlined Program Management

Support with Implementation Planning and Reporting

Progress Tracking and Accountability

Coaching and Candidate Support

Partner with Experience that Delivers Results

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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.

On-Demand Support Options

Schedule a planning call to discuss your LASO Cycle 4 PREP rollout. Contact us here to get started!

Webinar Recording: November 2025

Here is the recording of one of our LASO Cycle 4 PREP overview webinars, covering how Residency, Grow Your Own, Mentorship, and Strategic Staffing work together and what to do before the Wednesday, December 3 deadline.

Contacts

If your district has been awarded LASO Cycle 4 PREP funds and you’re ready to begin implementation planning, contact one of our regional leads below to set up a planning session.