Strategic planning
Performance management to prioritize and launch learning acceleration strategies.
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LASO LIFT Approved Provider
As a TEA-approved LASO provider in Texas, UnTapped Genius understands the local landscape and the authentic partnership required for meaningful change.
LASO (Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities) is TEA's consolidated application for a portfolio of grants, allotments, and in-kind supports. LIFT (Leadership and Instructional Foundations for Texas) is one of the major grants offered through LASO, pairing high-quality instructional materials with instructional leadership development.
Expect a partner who walks every step with you, empowers your team, and transforms the journey into real, lasting impact.
Why UnTapped Genius?
LASO LIFT services pair instructional coaching, professional development, and implementation planning with a partner who understands Texas accountability and district realities.
Partnerships emphasize blended learning, practical professional development, and outcomes you can measure across classrooms and campuses.
LASO Cycle 5, 2026-2027
LIFT is one of the strategies TEA groups under Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities. We help you see where it fits and how it connects to your district's broader plan.
Performance management to prioritize and launch learning acceleration strategies.
High-quality instructional materials; this is where LIFT lives.
UG focus areaTeacher pipelines and compensation that recruit and retain strong educators.
Expanded instructional time: summer learning and targeted tutoring.
New models built around the full learning acceleration framework.
LIFT is a three-year, school-system level grant. Visit the TEA LASO Cycle 5 page for current eligibility, funding, and deadline details.
How LIFT supports your district
Assess district needs and build the implementation plan behind adoption of state-approved instructional materials.
Equip district and campus leaders, coaches, and teachers with the knowledge and practices to implement materials effectively.
Strengthen classroom observation and feedback practices that help leaders see what's working and where to step in.
Build coaching structures and leadership capacity that help teams strengthen practice and sustain progress over time.
Additional LASO LIFT Services
Design support for classroom models that combine direct instruction, digital practice, and student agency.
Practical sessions that help educators translate strategy into repeatable classroom moves.
Ongoing check-ins, evidence review, and leadership routines that keep work moving.
Our Process
From planning through implementation, UnTapped Genius partners with districts to move from compliance to clarity, aligning all systems to support high-quality instruction in every classroom.
What Partners Are Saying
As an Instructional Reading Specialist, collaborating with UG on intervention has been purposeful, rewarding, and empowering. We created impactful stations, accountability systems, and monitored growth with a shared commitment to student success.
Resources
What partnering with UnTapped Genius on LIFT looks like, from planning through year three.
Coming soonThe internal approvals and assurances TEA expects before your district applies.
View checklistCurrent eligibility, funding, and deadline details straight from TEA.
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Use the LASO LIFT inquiry form to start a provider conversation.