The Innovation and Grants Management Department encompasses the efforts toward innovation in teaching and learning across disciplines; early college pathways; college and career pathways; new, alternate and innovative schools and educational pathways.  

In support of the LPS District Prioritization Plan and Innovation Plan, the Innovation Department collaborates across the district with school leaders, partners, students and families to open the doors of opportunity wide.  

The department is additionally focused on acquiring grant funding to foster a student-centered learning environment that emphasizes rigor, innovation, and access. The LPS Innovation Plan aims to promote learning that is both rigorous and accessible through programming and educational pedagogy. Department staff will assist in the implementation of expansion and innovative programming in STEAM, Career Technical Education, the Arts, Early College pathways, AP programming, advanced courses, and innovation pathways.  

These initiatives will support the strategic effort to engage students and reimagine the learning experiences to match the rich vitality of students who come from all different backgrounds, traditions, perspectives, and strengths. This will be accomplished in part by incorporating meaningful connections and real-life experiences anchored in Project-Based Learning.  

This transformational work will promote programmatic access, academic course expansion, and student achievement. Department staff will guide the implementation of these initiatives in elementary, middle, high school, and beyond.   

Our Vision Statement  

It is the vision of this department to re-imagine teaching and learning to provide educational opportunities and bring inspiration and innovation to match the brilliance of our students.