When districts pursue Leadership and Instructional Foundations for Texas (LIFT), the decision doesn’t end with the grant. Just as important is who will walk alongside them to do the work.

Across North-Central Texas, districts are choosing ESC Region 11 as their authorized LIFT provider, not simply because we understand the grant, but because we understand the needs of districts.

“LIFT success isn’t driven by a program, it’s driven by partnership,” said Heather Ward, ESC Region 11 LIFT Lead. “Districts need a provider who can adapt, respond, and truly share ownership of the work.”

LIFT Support That Goes Beyond Compliance

LIFT, a TEA grant-funded initiative within LASO 4, is designed to strengthen instructional systems through the implementation of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) and instructional leadership development. But strong outcomes don’t come from checking boxes or delivering one-size-fits-all training.

At ESC Region 11, our focus is not just helping districts do LIFT, but helping them do it well. Whether a district ultimately receives grant funding or not, our LIFT support is grounded in:

• Long-term capacity building
• Practical, job-embedded guidance
• Sustainable systems that remain long after external funding ends

“Our districts don’t need another vendor,” Ward explained. “They need a partner who understands how instructional change actually happens, and how to support it over time.”

What Makes ESC Region 11 the Provider of Choice

Side-by-Side Partnership
We are not a drop-in service or an outside consultant. ESC Region 11 collaborates closely with district and campus leaders to co-develop tools, routines, and strategies that align with local priorities. This work is built on trust, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to student success.

Deep Local Understanding
Our team lives and works in the communities we serve. We understand the unique challenges facing North-Central Texas districts because we’ve experienced them ourselves, as teachers, campus leaders, curriculum specialists, and district administrators.

Proven Change Management Expertise
Instructional improvement requires more than strong materials. We apply change management principles to support teachers, leaders, and systems through every phase of transition: planning, implementation, deeper implementation, and sustainability.

HQIM Expertise That Stays With You
Our certified specialists bring extensive experience with TEA initiatives, instructional leadership, and the successful implementation of state-adopted resources, including Bluebonnet Learning. Support doesn’t end when training ends; we remain engaged through coaching, observation, feedback cycles, and data-driven reflection. “We don’t walk away after a workshop,” Ward said. “We stay connected, adjust support, and help districts plan for what’s next.”

Choose the Partner Who Is Invested in Your Success
LIFT is an opportunity to strengthen instructional systems, but the right provider makes all the difference. When districts choose ESC Region 11, they gain a partner who brings:

• Local insight and state initiative expertise
• Sustained, layered support
• A commitment to equity, excellence, and lasting impact

“Whether or not a district receives grant funding, we are committed to helping them build strong instructional foundations,” Ward shared. “Our work is about students, and that work doesn’t depend on a funding cycle.”

Start the Partnership Today

If your district is considering LIFT or is ready to select an authorized provider, ESC Region 11 is ready to partner with you! To learn more or to start your LIFT partnership today, visit esc11.net/LIFT.