LASO Cycle 5 Applications Are Now Open

LASO 26–27 (Cycle 5) brings up to $400 million in funding and support to Texas school systems through TEA grants, allotments, and in-kind supports tied to a range of priorities. Through one consolidated application, Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) connects districts with resources designed to accelerate student learning and support school improvement.

Superintendents: TEA sent your school system’s unique LASO application link by email on September 23. If your school system did not receive a link, visit the TEA LASO Cycle 5 webpage for application access information.

Application Window: September 23–December 1, 2026 at 5 p.m. CT

Need help with LASO? Region 4 can help you understand your options and navigate the application process. Complete the request form below, and a District Advancement Champion will follow up with you.

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Find the LASO Path That Fits Your Priorities

LASO includes opportunities across instructional improvement, educator workforce development, strategic planning, expanded learning time, and innovative school models. Region 4 can help you connect your school system’s priorities to the right opportunity and think ahead to implementation.

Strengthen Instruction

Strengthen Instruction

Leadership and Instructional Foundations for Texas (LIFT)

Make LIFT part of your LASO Cycle 5 plans. Region 4 can help your school system strengthen instructional systems and leadership capacity to support effective high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) implementation, including Bluebonnet Learning, with guidance and professional learning aligned to TEA expectations.

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Strengthen Your Educator Workforce

Strengthen Your Educator Workforce

PREP Program Allotment

Through the PREP Program Allotment, school systems can invest in educator preparation pathways that strengthen recruitment, preparation, and retention of high-quality educators.

Region 4 Inspire Texas supports implementation of Residency Preservice, Grow Your Own, and Mentorship pathways, with program management, candidate recruitment support, coaching, and progress monitoring to help build lasting educator pipeline capacity.

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Why Partner with Region 4 for LASO?

Region 4 helps school systems move from funding opportunity to implementation planning. Whether your district is exploring LIFT, PREP, or other LASO-aligned opportunities, our team can help you identify the right path and prepare for what successful implementation will require.



TEA-Approved Provider
Region 4 is an approved provider for select LASO initiatives, with support aligned to TEA expectations and program requirements.



Local Expertise
We work alongside school systems across the region, giving our team firsthand understanding of local priorities and district realities.



Experienced Specialists
Connect with Region 4 professionals who bring decades of combined experience supporting Texas school systems.



Data-Informed Guidance
Region 4 helps your team turn school system data into informed decisions, clear priorities, and next steps aligned to your goals.



Support Built Around You
Region 4 tailors support to your goals, district context, and stage of readiness instead of taking a one-size-fits-all approach.



Support Beyond the Application
Region 4 can continue alongside your team through implementation, progress monitoring, and building systems designed to last.


Not Sure Which LASO Opportunity Fits?


You don’t have to navigate Cycle 5 alone. Region 4 can help you explore available opportunities, understand application requirements, and think through what implementation could look like for your school system.


Talk with Region 4 about your priorities and where LASO may be able to support the work already underway.

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