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To the Administrator Addressed Notices (as of 11/01/2022)
Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO)
The Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities is the next iteration of a universal consolidated application cycle that strategically batches grant funding opportunities that are supported with continued learning acceleration and innovation opportunities.
Key Dates:
- November 7th, 2022 - Application Opening Date
- November 14th, 2022 - November 18th, 2022 - Various Grant Webinars
- November/December 2022 - Various Office Hours Support Available (registration required on the TEA's LASO webpage)
- December 22nd, 2022 - Application Closing Date
LASO program grants will be focused on three of the five learning acceleration strategies: Instructional Materials, More Time and Innovative School Models. Review each grant's key preliminary grant information hyperlinked respectfully below:
Instructional Materials
Strong Foundations Implementation Supports
Strong Foundations Planning Supports
More Time
Additional Days School Year Planning and Executive Program - Summer (ADSY PEP Summer)
Innovative School Models
P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School)
ECHS (Early College High School)
TEA Approves 1,600 New Teachers for Teacher Incentive Allotment Designation
Now in its fourth year, a total of 373 districts across all 20 ESC regions are actively participating in TIA, 29 of which were fully approved during the 2021-22 school year. For districts to be approved for a Local Designation System, they must undergo a multi-year application process. The process starts with system development and an application that must pass statutory and regulatory requirements, followed by a full year of implementation to capture teacher performance data. Districts then submit their data to be validated by Texas Tech University and holistically reviewed by TEA for full system approval.
Accelerated Learning Resources
To accelerate student learning to grade level TEKS mastery, we must rethink how we support teachers, adopt and implement instructional materials, and provide more time for the students most in need.
- Summer Learning Framework - The guidance, resources, and district examples included below are to support districts and open-enrollment charter schools in planning for high quality summer learning programs that accelerate student learning.
Texas Tutor Virtual Summit on April 22, 2022 - Learn best practices, hear from leading experts, and gain clarity on the many topics involved with implementing High Impact Tutoring, HB 4545 and TCLAS Decision 6. Join us at the 2022 ESC Virtual Texas Tutor Summit for Leaders!
Teacher Vacancy Task Force
The Task Force will meet every other month for one year, with Commissioner Morath and agency leadership regularly facilitating discussions with Task Force members, while including insights gathered from experts throughout the State of Texas, including direct feedback from teachers. The Task Force will be comprised of the following leaders in public education hailing from a variety of districts, geographies, and student populations from around the state. Note: On March 15, 2022, TEA announced the expansion of the Task Force to include an additional 24 teacher members. New members will be added prior to the next Task Force meeting.
Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions (Updated April 6, 2022) - ESC Region 11 GoTeach11 Eligible for Hire List
- Addressing Teacher Shortages: Practical Ideas for the Pandemic and Beyond
- Please visit TEA’s new Teacher Vacancy Task Force web page.
- TEA Announces Immediate Expansion of Teacher Vacancy Task Force to Include Two Dozen Additional Texas Public School Teachers
Changes include an equal number of teachers and administrators, workgroups, and a teacher as chair. For Immediate Release (03/15/22) - TEA Establishes Teacher Vacancy Task Force to Address Ongoing Staffing Challenges in Public Education. For Immediate Release (03/10/22)
