LASO Cycle 5
Is Now Open
Applications close December 1, 2026
Proven Impact
A Partner Since LASO Cycle 1
SustainED Leaders has served as a TEA-approved provider and trusted district partner since LASO Cycle 1, bringing the knowledge, experience, and deep subject matter expertise needed to accelerate student learning. Our high-touch, impact-driven model means we spend additional time in the classroom, walking with district leaders, and coaching educators to make real-time instructional improvements. With a proven track record of success, we support districts in adopting and implementing high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) to meet the unique needs of all students.
What Makes Us Unique?
Deep HQIM & Leadership Expertise
Each of our team members has firsthand experience teaching and leading with HQIM, equipping them to work shoulder-to-shoulder with teachers, principals, and district leaders at every stage of implementation.
High-Touch Support
We provide high-touch, job-embedded support that quickly builds the capacity of campus leaders and teachers to create meaningful impact in a single academic year.
Customized Approach
We tailor every partnership to the district’s context, grounding our support in evidence-based practices and high-leverage strategies that directly accelerate student achievement.
Track Record of Student Outcomes
Our team has a track record of strengthening student outcomes, bringing deep insight into the complex challenges campuses face and the adaptive and technical solutions needed to drive lasting change.
2025-2026 Math and RLA STAAR Impact
of districts supported by SustainED Leaders surpassed the state average for year-over-year cohort growth in math and RLA.
HQIM Implementation Support
SustainED Leaders partners with district and school leaders to support the implementation of HQIM. We work side-by-side with leaders to deeply understand the district context and design personalized solutions that lead to the effective implementation of HQIM.
Strategic Change Management
We help leaders effectively manage change and build stakeholders’ investment in implementing a new curriculum.
Aligned Professional Learning
We design and implement professional learning that develops teachers’ and leaders’ capacity to implement curriculum with fidelity.
Districtwide Systems of Support
We support with the design, implementation, and management of systems that support teachers and leaders to continuously improve implementation of curriculum.
Ongoing Coaching & Planning Support
We provide ongoing coaching and support with the internalization of curriculum to support teachers and maximize impact and effectiveness.
Continuous Monitoring & Refinement
We define key metrics and monitor the quality and fidelity of implementation while making strategic refinements to support all stakeholders.
Partnership Spotlight: Duncanville ISD
Achieving an Immediate Impact in
Duncanville ISD
Math District Cohort Growth
Through side-by-side coaching, lesson internalization, and targeted intervention planning, SustainED Leaders strengthened teachers’ ability to deliver rigorous math instruction. Regular analysis of student performance informed instructional adjustments and targeted reteaching, supporting measurable goals across both student cohorts.
RLA District Cohort Growth
SustainED Leaders strengthened literacy instruction through high-impact RPLCs, classroom observations, actionable feedback, and collaborative lesson planning. Ongoing data analysis helped teachers identify learning gaps, refine instructional practices, and implement targeted supports that contributed to growth across both student cohorts.
LASO Cycle 5
Find the Right Opportunity for Your District
SustainED Leaders is here to support your district and campus leaders in advancing high-quality instruction.
District Grant
Leadership & Instructional Foundations for Texas (LIFT)
LIFT is a three-year grant that provides comprehensive support and leadership development for implementation of Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Math, 6-8 Math, and K-5 RLA. Entry points for LIFT are customized based on the current stage of curriculum implementation, district needs, and campus ratings.
Grant Amount: $365K–$1.5M
Per Awarded District with 15–63 District Awards Expected
Campus Grant
LIFT School Improvement Accelerator (LIFT SI A)
School districts currently participating in LASO Cycle 4 or applying for LASO Cycle 5 can apply to secure $60,000–$90,000 in direct funding for individual campuses to support HQIM implementation.
Grant Amount: $60K–$90K
Per Awarded Campus with 200–350 Awards Expected
Campus Grant
School Improvement C&I Support Grant (SI CISG)
The School Improvement Curriculum & Instruction Support Grant (SI CISG) provides up to $200,000 in additional funding for campuses that have been designated Comprehensive Title I and/or Targeted Support.
Grant Amount: Up to $200K
Per Awarded Campus with 30–45 Awards Expected
Additional Funding
PREP Educator Pathways
All districts that apply for the new PREP allotment will receive it, including allotments for Grow Your Own, Mentorship, and Residency programs.
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- Create Systems for Recruitment
- Preservice Preparation
- Residency
- Mentorship Allotments
New Initiatives
Early Literacy Intervention Tool (ELIT) & Math Supplemental Curriculum (MSC for SI)
New initiatives include Early Literacy Intervention Tool (ELIT) and Math Supplemental Curriculum for School Improvement (MSC for SI). These provide districts with up to 480K licenses for foundational reading intervention and up to 250K licenses for supplemental math curriculum.
Discover the SustainED Leaders Difference
What Does 1:1 Application Support Include?
With the LASO Cycle 5 application now open, our team is standing by to help your district maximize its share of up to $400M in available state funding. We partner side-by-side with district leaders to:
Navigate Guidelines
Answer deep-dive questions on eligibility and grant requirements.
Align Priorities
Map the 21 LASO initiatives directly to your district’s strategic goals.
Streamline Application
Assist your team in completing and submitting the application.
Partner Satisfaction
Delivering Exceptional Service
District partners show an overwhelming willingness to recommend SustainED Leaders to their peers, awarding an average score of 9.9 out of 10.
Would Recommend
Partner Satisfaction
Delivering Exceptional Service
District partners show an overwhelming willingness to recommend SustainED Leaders to their peers, awarding an average score of 9.9 out of 10.
Would Recommend
Impact, in Our Partners’ Words
Pursue Excellence in Education