Unlocking LIFT: Exploring LASO Cycle 4
Supporting LIFT, LIFT SI PLC, and SI CISG
Your curriculum and instruction decisions. Our services and supports.
LASO Cycle 4 is a consolidated application cycle offering $500 million in estimated services and supports to Texas LEAs.
The deadline for applications is December 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. CT
Need support with your application? Talk to Jaeil Kim, our Texas director of engagement.
About the webinar
Join us as we unpack the latest changes and updates to the grants and application process—and explore how you can use grant funding to reach your instructional goals.
Instruction Partners is an approved provider for three grants under the Curriculum and Instruction learning acceleration strategy: Leadership & Instructional Foundations for Texas (LIFT), LIFT Add-On: School Improvement PLC Support (LIFT SI PLC), and School Improvement Curriculum and Instruction Support Grant (SI CISG).
Here’s what we’ll share
Thursday, November 6 | 2:00–3:00 p.m. CT
Jaeil Kim will dig into this year’s changes and break down the application process.
Bring your questions about LIFT, LIFT SI PLC, and SI CISG!
Attendees will learn about:
Key updates for 2025–26, including LIFT SI-PLC add-ons and provider alignment requirements
Overview of LASO Cycle 4 (LIFT) funding—district eligibility, prioritization tiers, and award structures
Strategies for strong applications and readiness plans, informed by successful LASO 3 and TIL implementations
How Instruction Partners supports districts as a TEA-approved provider—from pre-application coaching to year-round implementation
About the presenter
A former math teacher, department chair, instructional coach, and principal, Jaeil has extensive experience as an instructional leader and in managing and scaling programs across campuses and districts.
At Instruction Partners, he is committed to supporting new partners as they establish effective instructional conditions and practices to drive leadership development and student success. Jaeil lives with his family in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.