LASO 26-27 (Cycle 5) Consolidated Application
Application opens September 23, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026 at 5:00 pm CT
•General Webinars | September 14, 2026 at 10:00 am CT () and September 18, 2026 at 2:00 pm CT ()
LASO Application Office Hours: Recurring Mondays, September 28-November 30 at 10:00 AM CT ()
•Program Specific Webinars | October 7, 2026 to October 28, 2026 (Click on Webinars and Office Hours for registration links)
•Estimated Award Announcement | February 2027
•Estimated NOGA Release | March 2027 to May 2027
LASO 26-27 (Cycle 5) Consolidated Application
Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) is a single, consolidated application that combines grants, in-kind supports and services, and allotment opportunities, bundled around a  few key strategies to accelerate academic gains. 
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LASO 26-27 (Cycle 5) will offer 21 opportunities anchored in five learning acceleration strategies |
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Strategic Planning |
Curriculum and Instruction |
Strategic Talent |
More Time |
Innovative School Models |
| Strategic planning and performance management to prioritize, launch, and continuously improve learning acceleration strategies | Rigorous, high-quality instructional materials designed to make up ground and master grade level TEKS | Strategic talent systems invests in robust teacher pipelines and compensation systems that elevate instructional quality and help schools recruit & retain exceptional educators | More time for the students in most need, including expanding instructional time in the summer and with targeted tutoring | Innovative school models to incorporate all of the learning acceleration framework |
Estimated LASO 26-27 (Cycle 5) Portfolio
- *Full grant award details available prior to LASO 26-27 launch and are subject to change prior to grant application launch​
- **Launch Initiative to tap into future allotments
Strategic Planning
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Initiative​ |
Funding​ |
Level​ |
Duration​ (in years)​ |
LASO 26-27 Estimated # of Awards​ |
LASO 26-27 Estimated Award Range |
Estimated Total Award Range*​ |
Aligned Allotment ​ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Accountability System (LAS) |
Grant + In-Kind |
School System |
2 |
15-25 |
$100K-$156K |
$136K-$226K |
NA |
Curriculum & Instruction
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Initiative​ |
Funding​ |
Level​ |
Duration​ (in years)​ |
LASO 26-27 Estimated # of Awards ​ |
LASO 26-27 Estimated Award Range​ |
Estimated Total Award Range* ​ |
Aligned Allotment​ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Leadership & Instructional Foundations for Texas (LIFT)​ |
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School System |
3​ |
15-63 |
$365°-$1.5²Ñ​ |
TBD (Depends on future legislation) |
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LIFT School Improvement Accelerator (LIFTSI)​ |
Grant |
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1​ |
183-366 |
$60°-$120°â€‹ |
$60K-$120K |
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School ​ |
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1​ |
30-45 ​ |
$200°â€‹ |
$200K |
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Blended Learning Grant (BLG)​ 2 Pathways:
|
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School System​ |
3​ |
10-16​ |
76°-198°â€‹ |
$171K-$446K |
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AP Computer Science Principles (APCSP)​ |
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School System​ |
2​ |
40-50​ |
$10°-$50°â€‹ |
$10K-$50K |
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Early Literacy Intervention Tool (ELIT)​ |
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School System​ |
1+​ |
~480,000 licenses​ |
~480,000 licenses​ |
2,400,000 licenses over 5 years |
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Math Supplemental Curriculum for School Improvement (MSC for SI)​ |
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School System​ |
1+​ |
~250,000 student licenses |
~250,000 student licenses |
~1,250,000 licenses over 5 years |
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Strategic Talent Systems
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Initiative​ |
Funding |
Level​ |
Duration​ (in years)​ |
LASO 26-27 Estimated # of Awards​ |
LASO 26-27 Estimated Award Range |
Estimated Total Award Range*​ |
Aligned Allotment​ |
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PREP Programs:
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School System​ |
1​ |
All eligible school systems may receive the allotment​ |
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Varies based on # of allotments received |
This offering is PREP allotment |
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Texas Strategic Staffing (TSS)​ |
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School System​ |
2​ |
40-50​ |
$58.4°â€‹ |
$58.4K |
PREP |
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Strategic Compensation Cohort for Enhanced TIA (SCC for ETIA)​ |
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School System​ |
3-4 |
20-30​ |
$40°-$50°â€‹ |
$140K-$165K |
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More Time
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Initiative​ |
Funding​ |
Level​ |
Duration​ (in years)​ |
LASO 26-27 Estimated # of Awards​ |
LASO 26-27 Estimated Award Range​ |
Estimated Total Award Range*​ |
Aligned Allotment ​ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Additional Days School Year (ADSY) PEP ³Ò°ù²¹²Ô³Ù​ 2 Pathways:
|
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School System​ |
3​ |
28-35​ |
$60°-$250°â€‹ |
$140K-$600K |
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Innovative School Models
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Initiative​ |
Funding​ |
Level​ |
Duration​ (in years)​ |
LASO 26-27 Estimated # of Awards​ |
LASO 26-27 Estimated Award Range ​ |
Estimated Total Award Range*​ |
Aligned Allotment ​ |
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School Action Fund (SAF)​ |
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3​ |
20-30​ |
$225K-$550K |
$550K-$1.35M |
Resource Campus or SB1882 (if applicable) |
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Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) |
Grant + ±õ²Ô-°¾±²Ô»å**​â¶Ä‹ |
School System​ |
2​ |
13-20 |
$80K-$200°â€‹ |
$80K-$200°â€‹ |
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Early College High School (ECHS) |
Grant ​​ |
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2​ |
10-12 ​ |
$50°-$75°â€‹ |
$50K-$75K |
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Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) |
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2​ |
15-20​ |
$40°-$50°â€‹ |
$40K-$50K |
P-TECH |
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Virtual and Hybrid Program Accelerator (VHPA) 2 Pathways:
|
Grant + ±õ²Ô-°¾±²Ô»å​ |
School System​ |
2​ |
14-20​ |
$156K- $206K​ |
$300K-$380K |
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Initiative
Date and Time
Local Accountability System (LAS) : Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 10:30-11:30 AM CT
: Monday, October 26, 2026 at 1:30-2:30 PM CT
: Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM CT
Leadership & Instructional Foundations for Texas (LIFT)​
: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 3:00-4:00 PM CT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 9:00-10:00 AM CT
: Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM CT
LIFT School Improvement Accelerator (LIFTSI)​
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 1:30-2:30 PM CT
Monday, October 19, 2026 at 9:00-10:00 AM CT
: Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM CT
School ​
Improvement C&I Support Grant (SICISG)​Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 9:00-10:00 AM CT
Tuesday, October 20, 3:00-4:00 PM CT
: Friday, November 6, 2026 at 11:30 AM CT
Blended Learning Grant (BLG)​
: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 9:00-10:00 AM CT
: Monday, October 19, 2026 at 12:00-1:00 PM CT
: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 9:30 AM CT
AP Computer Science Principles (APCSP)​
: Friday, October 12, 2026 at 1:30-2:30 PM CT
: Monday, October 26, 2026 at 10:30-11:30 AM CT
: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 1:30 PM CT
Early Literacy Intervention Tool (ELIT)​
: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 12:00-1:00 PM CT
: Friday, October 23, 2026 at 12:00-1:00 PM CT
: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM CT
Math Supplemental Curriculum for School Improvement (MSC for SI)​
: Tuesday October 20, 2026 at 12:00 -1:00 PM CT
: Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 12:00-1:00 PM CT
: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 10:30 AM CT
PREP Allotment Program Overview : Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 12:00-1:00 PM CT
: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 12:00-1:00 PM CT
PREP Grow Your Own (GYO) : Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 10:30-11:30 AM CT
: Tuesday, October 13, 10:30-11:30 AM CT
: Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 1:30 PM CT
PREP Residency Preservice : Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 10:30-11:30 AM CT
: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 1:30-2:30 PM CT
: Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM CT
PREP Traditional Preservice : Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 3:00-4:00 PM CT
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 1:30-2:30 PM CT
: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 11:30 PM CT
PREP Alternative Preservice : Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 12:00-1:00 PM CT
: Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 10:30-11:30 AM CT
: Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM CT
PREP Mentorship : Friday, October 23, 2026 at 3:00-4:00 PM CT
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 12:00-1:00 PM CT
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM CT
Texas Strategic Staffing (TSS)​
Tuesday, October 14, 2026 at 12:00-1:00 PM CT
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 10:30 -11:30AM CT
: Friday, November 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM CT
Strategic Compensation Cohort for Enhanced TIA (SCC for ETIA)​
: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 1:30 -2:30 PM CT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 10:30-11:30 AM CT
: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 9:30 AM CT
Additional Days School Year (ADSY) PEP ³Ò°ù²¹²Ô³Ù​ : Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 10:30-11:30 AM CT
: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 1:30-2:30 PM CT
#1: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 10:30 AM CT
#2: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 12:30 PM CT
School Action Fund (SAF)​
Monday, October 12, 2026 at 3:00-4:00 PM CT
Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 9:00-10:00 AM CT
: Monday, November 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM CT
Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP)
Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 1:30-2:30 PM CT
Monday, October 19, 2026 at 10:30-11:30 AM CT
: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 11:30 AM CT
Early College High School (ECHS)
: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM CT
: Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 9:00-10:00 AM CT
: Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM CT
Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH)
:Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 1:30-2:30 PM CT
Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 1:30-2:30 PM CT
: Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM CT
Virtual and Hybrid Program Accelerator (VHPA)
: Friday, October 23, 2026 at 1:30-2:30 PM CT
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 10:30-11:30 AM CT
: Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 2:30 PM CT