Adoption & Implementation
Assess district needs and strengthen the adoption and implementation of state-approved high-quality instructional materials (HQIM).
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.
Application Window: September 23–December 1, 2026
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.
LASO Cycle 5 Applications Are Now Open
Strengthen LIFT Implementation with Region 4
Leadership & Instructional Foundations for Texas (LIFT) helps school systems strengthen the leadership and instructional systems needed to effectively implement high-quality instructional materials (HQIM).
Region 4 works alongside your team to turn LIFT funding into strong implementation through professional learning and coaching, with support that connects system-level planning to classroom practice.
LIFT helps school systems build the leadership, instructional systems, and educator capacity needed to turn high-quality materials into strong, sustainable classroom practice.
Equip district and campus leaders, instructional coaches, and teachers with the knowledge and practices needed to implement instructional materials effectively.
Strengthen classroom observation and feedback practices that help leaders identify what is working and where additional support is needed.
Build coaching structures and leadership capacity that help district and campus teams strengthen practice and sustain progress over time.
How LIFT Supports Your School System
Adoption & Implementation
Build Educator Capacity
Observation & Feedback
Coaching & Sustainability
Plan next steps based on your district’s current stage of HQIM implementation.
Build the capacity of district leaders, campus leaders, coaches, and teachers.
Connect instructional systems to what educators and students experience in the classroom.
Use implementation data, observations, and feedback to adjust and strengthen the work over time.
Implementation Guidance
Professional Learning & Coaching
Classroom-Level Support
Continuous Improvement
Why Districts Partner with Region 4
Region 4 helps districts take LIFT from planning to practice. We work with your team to understand where you are now, what support you need, and what comes next.
Our team brings experience working with Texas school systems at every level, from district planning to classroom practice. The goal is to help you build an approach that works for your district and can continue beyond the grant period.
Start Planning for LIFT
LIFT is available through TEA’s LASO Cycle 5 application for the 2026–2027 school year.
Visit the TEA LASO Cycle 5 webpage for current eligibility and funding information, along with application requirements and deadlines.
Application Window: September 23–December 1, 2026
View TEA Application DetailsReady to Plan Your LIFT Implementation? Whether your school system is exploring LIFT or preparing for implementation, connect with Region 4 to discuss your priorities and next steps.
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