Welcome

Welcome to the first edition of the Technology Lending Grant newsletter! We're excited to share some updates and news about the grant. We invite you to share the newsletters with any of your staff that works specifically with the grant and let us know if anyone in your Local Education Agency should be added to our contact list.

Program Manager

Meet your Technology Lending Grant program manager! Lisa comes with 18 years of public education experience. She served as a classroom teacher, a program administrator, and a web specialist before joining the Learning Technology Systems team at the Texas Education Agency.

“Being able to continue serving students is a huge plus. At TEA, I can still make a huge difference and serve all students across the state of Texas.”

Program Updates- See what's new!

Notice of Grant Awards

We are in the last phase of NOGA negotiations, so please be on the lookout for your awards if you have not already received them. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have not received communication about your NOGA.

Program Monitoring Surveys

TEA will send out program monitoring surveys twice yearly to superintendents to ensure program compliance and data collection. The survey will ask about the LEA’s technology plan, student numbers, and technology purchases.

Contact Information

Lisa Walker | Techlending@tea.texas.gov

LASO | Laso@texas.texas.gov

Grants | Grants@tea.texas.gov

Mark Your Calendar

August 2023: First progress monitoring survey

August 2023: Expenditure reports

Looking for clarity about grant topics?
Submit your question to Techlending@tea.texas.gov

The Texas Education Agency will improve outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.