Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities LASO grants Winter 2022-2023

Date:  November 3, 2022
Subject: Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities LASO grants Winter 2022-2023
Category: Informational Update
Next Steps:  Share with appropriate staff

 

What is LASO? 

The Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) is the next iteration of a universal consolidated application cycle that strategically batches grant funding opportunities that are supporting with continued learning acceleration and innovation opportunities. 

LASO 2022-2023 Winter Grant Opportunities 

LASO program grants will be focused on three of the five learning acceleration strategies: Instructional Materials, More Time and Innovative School Models and includes the following 8 grants to apply for. 

Instructional Materials 

  • Strong Foundations Implementation Supports 
  • Strong Foundations Planning Supports 
  • Technology Lending Grant 
  • Blended Learning Grant 

More Time 

  • ADSY Planning and Execution Program - Summer 

Innovative School Models 

  • P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) 
  • ECHS (Early College High School) 
  • School Action Fund 

Key Dates and Next Steps to Consider 

  • The grant application opens on November 7th, 2022 and closes on December 22nd, 2022 
  • The information about the grants can be found in program guidelines that will be posted on LASO website on November 7th. 
  • In the meantime, if LEAs are interested in applying, they can: 
    • Visit LASO website to orient yourself with preliminary grant information to start to have key strategic conversations with your internal teams.  
    • Read LASO one pager to understand the preliminary grant information, i.e. program description, key commitments, eligibility, timeline, and funding.  
    • Communicate and share the information with your internal teams to support with decision making.  
    • Register for the Program Specific Webinars scheduled to take place in the Week of November 14th- 18th. Registration links can be found on LASO website