Plan Early. Explore Every Pathway.

Course planning for the 2027–28 school year is underway. Throughout the year, students will work with their campus counselors to explore interests, consider available courses and pathways, and build a plan for the year ahead.

Why We Plan Early

Beginning course planning in the fall gives students more time to explore their options and connect their interests and goals with courses for the following year. It also gives campuses an earlier look at student interest as they plan courses, staffing and schedules for the year ahead.

Our goal is simple: Keep pathways open and help every student discover what they are passionate about.

📅 Key Dates at a Glance

October – December 2026

Learn & Explore: Students and families learn about Naviance and start exploring interests by working their 4-year (high school) and 3-year (middle school) plans. Each school’s counseling team is following a slightly different timeline through this period.

Now available: Explore the 2027–28 Course Catalog to learn more about courses and opportunities available to students.

Monday, Oct. 19, 2026: Join our Course Selection Family Webinar to learn more about the process, available programs and how families can stay involved.

January 2027

Plan & Prepare: Students continue working with counselors to connect their interests and goals with courses for the 2027–28 school year. Events hosted at the campus level for students transition to a new level: 5th to 6th and 8th to 9th.

Feb. 22 through March 11, 2027

Adjust if needed: Beginning Feb. 22, draft course plans will be available for families to review in the Home Access Center (HAC). All families should review their student’s plan. If changes are needed, students and families can request revisions through March 11.

👪 How Families Can Help

  • Talk about interests. Ask your student what subjects, activities or potential career paths excite them.
  • Check Naviance together. Review saved courses and career clusters.
  • Mark deadlines. The schedule-change window for the 2027–28 school year goes from Feb. 22-March 11, 2027.
  • Reach out. Contact your campus counseling department with questions. They’re here to help!

💻 Family Webinar

📅 Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at 6 p.m.
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Webinar Link

Join Leander ISD for a live webinar to learn more about the updated course-selection process and how families can support students in planning for next year.

What We’ll Cover

  • Overview of the district’s course-selection process and timeline
  • Guidance from Counseling Services on correspondence and summer courses
  • Information from Career & Technical Education (CTE) on programs of study and certifications
  • Updates from Advanced Programs on AP, IB, and dual credit opportunities
  • Information from Early College High School (ECHS) about how students can earn their high school diploma and an associate degree tuition-free through Leander ISD’s partnership with Austin Community College.
  • Time for live Q&A with district leaders and program representatives

Campus Counseling Departments

High School

Middle School

Campus Information Nights

Throughout the month of January, our middle and high schools will host a series of targeted information sessions for our students transitioning up to the next level: 5th up to 6th and 8th up to 9th. This includes students visiting their feeder school during the day. It also includes information night for families to gather more information.

We will add these dates for each school at a later time.

Additional Resources