Strong Foundations Approved Provider FAQs

Now Accepting Applications: Become a LIFT Program State Approved Provider for LASO Cycle 4  

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the LASO Cycle 4 LIFT Program State Approved Provider List! 

This is your opportunity to support Texas educators using your expertise in High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) and Instructional Leadership to deliver professional learning and support to LASO 4 grant awardees through our new, integrated LIFT (Leadership and Instructional Foundations for Texas) program. 

Please visit the SAPL website to access the application portal along with several helpful resources to guide your application process.  

Application Deadline: Monday, July 14 at 11:59 PM (CT) 

LIFT Program Overview 

The LIFT Program is a three-year comprehensive capacity building program that supports school systems to adopt and implement high-quality instructional materials, such as the Texas state-developed Bluebonnet Learning.  Over the course of the three years, LIFT providers will deliver up front training, implementation support, and coaching to school systems.  

 
Why Apply? 

 
LIFT Approved Providers will play a critical role in advancing instructional excellence across the state. The application process will evaluate your organization’s capacity to deliver impactful, evidence-based support aligned with TEA’s vision for high-quality instruction. 

Want to Learn More? 

 
Please visit the Texas State Approved Provider Site to find the application portal and relevant resources to help guide your application process.  

Changes to any part of your Approved Provider profile, including your name, email address, and role can be made on the TEA’s Strong Foundations and Texas Lesson Study Registration Portal. 

Information about training requirements for different roles in Strong Foundations, as well as the links to register for training can be found on the LASO Cycle 3 Strong Foundations AP Training Schedule.

No. The RBIS Non-Certification Pathway is a minimum requirement. By being fully RBIS certified, you have gone beyond the minimum training requirement, and therefore do not need to complete the Non-Certification Pathway.

You can view all recordings on the Strong Foundations Interactive Calendar. Recordings should be available within five business days of the original meeting.

If you double click on an event, you will see the details including the Anchor Document, where you will find the Exit Ticket which you can complete after viewing the recording to make up your missed attendance.

Strong Foundations Planning and Strong Foundations Implementation have similar procedures for submitting deliverables, but they each use a different form. 

Strong Foundations Planning Deliverable Submission Form

Strong Foundations Implementation Deliverables Submission Form

For both Strong Foundations grants, you can request an extension through the deliverables submission forms: 

Strong Foundations Planning Deliverable Submission Form

Strong Foundations Implementation Deliverables Submission Form

The best way to reach our team is via email: strongfoundations@tea.texas.gov.