Strong Foundations
To continue to accelerate student learning in Texas, TEA launched the Strong Foundations grants for local education agencies (LEAs) implementing High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM).
LASO Cycle II Grant
LASO Cycle III Grant
LASO Cycle 3 consolidated grant application opened October 14, 2024 and closed on December 13, 2024.
To learn more about what the Region 10 HQIM Team can bring to your district as an Approved Provider for Strong Foundations, check out our introductory video HQIM & Strong Foundation and our HQIM Support flyer for a comprehensive summary of our services.
Have questions or are interested in scheduling a consultation? Please reach out to Email Rich Balling.
LASO Cycle 3
In October 2024, TEA is continuing to offer streamlined, consolidated grant applications, focused on a few grant programs that are bundled and that help accelerate academic gains. The Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) is the next iteration of a universal consolidated application cycle that strategically batches grant funding opportunities that are supporting with continued learning acceleration and innovation opportunities.
LASO Cycle 3 program grants are focused on three of the five learning acceleration strategies: Curriculum & Instruction, More Time and Innovative School Models.
To learn more about what the Region 10 HQIM Team can bring to your district as an Approved Provider for the Strong Foundations grants, check out our introductory video and our flyer for a comprehensive summary of our services.
Have questions or are interested in scheduling a consultation? Please reach out to Rich Balling.
Need assistance launching and implementing High quality Instructional materials (HQIM)? As a TEA approved provider, our Region 10 HQIM team is here to help!
TEA has released information regarding the new Open Education Resources (OER) that are currently undergoing the SBOE’s Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process. The new OER has been branded as Bluebonnet Learning. To participate in the Strong Foundations Implementation grant, district would need to adopt the new edition of the OER, Bluebonnet Learning. Please note that the current editions of the OER being implemented, most commonly referred to as Amplify, Eureka, and Carnegie, will not be eligible to be part of the LASO 3 Strong Foundations Implementation grant.
Contacts
Assistant Director
Teaching & Learning
Dr. Abigail Hobart
972-348-1452
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Dr. Anna Marie Warren
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Dr. Asha Bell
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Julie Hills
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Rich Balling
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Robert McElroy
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Buffey Miller
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Laura Duarte
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Liliana Orellana
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Iliana Gonzalez
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HQIM
Patricia Chavez
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Sonia Garcia
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Dr. Roxy Glass
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Nakia Hawkins
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Tanisha Malone
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Daniel Matejko
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Dr. James McBride
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Leslie Rector
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Lizette Larios
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Nina Thomas
972-348-1025
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