Author: Daniel Cernero

Exam for Acceleration

The Texas State Board of Education requires school districts to offer Examinations for Acceleration (EA) at every grade level and for every subject area offered in grades K–12. LISD uses tests from the University of Texas High...

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Advanced Academics: High School

Generally, more challenge is better than less. We encourage all students to participate in Advanced Placement (AP), the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP), and/or Dual Credit courses based on their...

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Advanced Academics: Middle School

Exam for Acceleration The Texas State Board of Education requires school districts to offer Examinations for Acceleration (EA) at every grade level and for every subject area offered in grades K-12. To help schools serve this...

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Advanced Academics: Elementary School

Math Pathways Leander ISD aims to provide access to math instruction at a level and pace to meet the learning needs of our students. To achieve this goal, we have developed math challenge opportunities in elementary that lead to...

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Course Catalog

2026-27 Course Catalog High School 2026-27 High School Course Catalog: English 25-26 CTE Program of Study Guide Middle School 2026-27 Middle School Course Catalog: English Changes to the course catalogs after publication will be...

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International Baccalaureate (IB)

Leander ISD implements one aspects of International Baccalaureate: Diploma Programme for student at the high school level. In LISD, the Diploma Programme (DP) is at Leander High School. Diploma Programme (DP) The IB DP is a...

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Library Services

Leander ISD librarians stand ready to partner with parents in meeting the needs of all students in...

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Human Sexuality Curriculum

LISD believes that sexuality education begins at home. Parents or legal guardians are the primary educators of their children and can be the most important influence on your child’s health decisions. The lessons your child...

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Curriculum: Middle School

LISD middle school curriculum servers as the bridge between the foundations taught in elementary school and the exploration of skills and talents in high school. Through middle school, students can discover their passions and...

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Curriculum: Elementary School

The elementary curriculum provides the framework for instruction in Leander ISD. It promotes understanding, facilitates the transfer of knowledge to new and different settings and supports differentiation to meet the needs of...

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  • Leander ISD Serving Up Good Nutrition for Local Children this Summer May 15, 2026
    This summer, Leander ISD will connect children 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 with healthy, no-cost summer meals.
  • The Compass: May 13, 2026 May 13, 2026
    Student creativity, teamwork and school spirit are front and center in this edition of The Compass! Plus, find important reminders for returning student verification and the Class of 2026.
  • Board Briefs: May 7, 2026 May 13, 2026
    During its May 7 meeting, the Board of Trustees agenda included: * Spotlight on Learning: Bagdad ES * Student Leaders Share Research-Driven Recommendations to Strengthen the LISD Experience * Trustees Approve 2026–27 Compensation Plan Amid Ongoing Budget Pressures * Gifted and Talented Update Highlights Rigorous Learning Opportunities for Students * School Health Advisory Council Shares […]

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  • Site Change Requests October 29, 2025
  • Careers: Plant Services October 27, 2023
    We are hiring! Visit the Careers site to apply now. Like you, we’re thinking of the future when we can come together as a community once again, and to do that, we’ll need you!  HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Looking for a career change? Want to make a difference in your community? Join our Plant Services department and […]
  • Running for the Leander ISD School Board FAQs October 2, 2023
    How many members are on the Leander ISD School Board and how long do they serve? The Board consists of seven members serving terms of four years, with elections held on the November uniform election date in even numbered years. The terms of half of the Board members, or as near to half as possible, […]