Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) Program

August 2023

School Action Fund Newsletter

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Welcome

Welcome to the first edition of the School Action Fund (SAF) newsletter. We are looking forward to sharing news and updates with current and potential grantees and their stakeholders.

Team Introductions

Steven Rachel

Title: District Support Specialist, Redesign Actions

Email: steven.rachel@tea.texas.gov

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Melissa Minor

Title: District Support Specialist, Restart
and Reassign Actions

Email: melissa.minor@tea.texas.gov

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Laura Hyatt

Title: Manager, School Action Fund

Email: laura.hyatt@tea.texas.gov

Program Updates: See what's new!

The School Action Fund Team is excited to welcome both new and returning LEAs that have campuses joining us as LASO (SAF Cycle 7) grantees.

Aldine ISD
Bastrop ISD
El Paso ISD
Houston ISD
Judson ISD
Lancaster ISD
Lubbock ISD
Marlin ISD
McCamey ISD

Plemons-Stinnett-Phillips CISD
Post ISD
San Antonio ISD
Texarkana ISD
Tornillo ISD
Tyler ISD
Venus ISD
Webb CISD

Mark Your Calendar

The School Action Fund SY 2023-2024 Kickoff will be held on August 24, 2023, 1:00 – 2:00 pm.

All grantees will be sent an email invitation at least two weeks in advance. If there are any changes, we will let you know ahead of time.

Gate 1 Deliverables are due on Friday, October 13, 2023.
Please work with your assigned Technical Assistance (TA) provider for an on-time submission!

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