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Opening May 18th: LIFT Program State Approved Provider List – LASO Cycle 5 Application  

The 7mÊÓƵ (7mÊÓƵ) is excited to announce that applications* will open for prospective organizations to join the LASO (Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities) Cycle 5 State Approved Provider List on May 18th!  

Approved Providers will support Texas school systems awarded LASO Cycle 5 instructional grants by delivering high-quality professional learning, implementation support, and coaching aligned to High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) and Instructional Leadership.

*Please note that organizations previously approved as LIFT providers via the LASO Cycle 4 application do NOT need to reapply.

Application Details  

  • Application opens: May 18

  • Application deadline: July 13 at 11:59 PM (CT)

  • Application portal and resources:  

          Additional resources posted after May15th webinar

While all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, as part of 7mÊÓƵ’s Approved Provider application and vetting process, the following qualifications are preferred:

  • Previous experience of at least 5 years supporting Texas school systems

  • Previous experience supporting previous 7mÊÓƵ grant programs and initiatives

  • Evidence of impacting strong student outcomes as evidenced by STAAR test results in Reading Language Arts and Mathematics

  • Organizations that are headquartered in Texas and/or have significant staffing within the state of Texas

Learn More

To learn more about the LIFT program, visit our webpage. 7mÊÓƵ will also host an informational webinar on the application process. Click the link below to register:

Upcoming Opportunity: Approved Provider Application for the Effective District Framework Accelerator 

The 7mÊÓƵ (7mÊÓƵ) will open an application for prospective organizations to join the Effective District Framework Accelerator (EDFA).

Approved Providers will support Texas school systems awarded the Effective District Framework Accelerator Grant by delivering high-quality professional learning as it relates to instruction, talent, and an outstanding and consistent student experience to prepare all students to meet the challenging State academic standards. 

Applicant Requirements

  • Applicant has familiarity and understanding of EDFA curriculum and instructional model of daily differentiation based on curriculum, including reteach and advanced/accelerated teach components.

  • Applicant will be required to support Texas LEAs to adopt and implement EDFA instructional Materials.

  • Applicant must plan to attend individual check-ins and step-back meetings with the 7mÊÓƵ to discuss progress, program implementation in school systems that have received the grant awards, and upcoming action steps to improve program implementation. 

Application Details  

  • Application opens:  05/07/26

  • Application:

  • Application deadline:  05/14/26 at 11:59 PM (CT) 

If you have any questions, please email SIDivision@tea.texas.gov

Overview

The State Approved Provider List (SAPL) serves as the central resource for identifying providers approved to support initiatives in each LASO (Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities) cycle. All providers included on SAPL have been reviewed and vetted by program initiative staff at the 7mÊÓƵ to ensure alignment with initiative requirements. The SAPL provides the following key information:  

  • Approved Providers: The names of providers approved for each initiative
  • Cross Initiative Overlapping Providers: Providers appearing across multiple initiatives are identified
  • Selection Guidance: Information is provided regarding which initiatives require provider selection by school systems and which include provider matching. 

Provider Selection

The table below outlines how providers are determined across LASO Cycle 4 initiatives. Some programs allow school systems to choose directly from the State Approved Provider List (SAPL), while others are assigned by 7mÊÓƵ to ensure statewide alignment. For agency-selected grants, initiative leads will connect directly with school systems to confirm matched providers.  

Provider information for certain initiatives is forthcoming and will be shared as they become available.

School System Selection 

Initiatives where the school system selects its provider from the State Approved Provider List. 

Provider Match 

Initiatives match the school system with the provider.  

Coming Soon 

Initiatives where provider information will be announced once available. 

Leadership & Instructional Foundations for Texas (LIFT) 

Texas Strategic Staffing (TSS) for Residencies Grant

Navigating Excellence through Targeted Supports (NEXT)

LIFT Add-On: School Improvement PLC Support (LIFT SI PLC) 

Additional Days School Year Planning and Execution Program (ADSY PEP)   

Virtual and Hybrid Program Accelerator (VHPA) 

School Improvement Curriculum and Instruction Support Grant (SI CISG) 

School Action Fund (SAF) 

 

Blended Learning Grant (BLG)

Early College High School (ECHS) 

 

AP Computer Science Principles (APCSP) 

Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) 

 

Note: The following programs do not use approved providers due to their design (e.g., allotments or funding structures): 

  • PREP Residency Preservice Program
  • PREP Grow Your Own (GYO) Program

State Approved Provider List (SAPL) for LASO Cycle 4


 (updated 4/24/26)

For a detailed overview and contact information for each provider by program, please refer to the PDF document linked below. This document includes essential details to help school systems connect with the appropriate provider based on specific needs. 

Provider Overlap Across Grants

The table below provides a comprehensive overview of LASO Cycle 4 initiatives. It enables school systems to quickly identify which grants each provider is approved for. This tool is designed to highlight overlaps across different grant programs and approved providers. 

  

Provider Information

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I become an approved provider for LASO Cycle 4? 

At this time, there are no open applications for new LASO Cycle 4 providers. Future opportunities will be announced on this website. If you are interested, sign up for the to receive updates.

What are the requirements to be listed on the SAPL? 

Providers must meet specific criteria set by 7mÊÓƵ to be included in the SAPL. Detailed requirements will be provided during the application process. 

Who can I contact for more information about the application process? 

For more information, please reach out to sapl@tea.texas.gov. 

Contact

If you have any questions regarding SAPL, please feel free to reach out to us at sapl@tea.texas.gov. For specific program details, please visit the LASO Cycle 4 Homepage. 

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