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Independent Gibson audit identifies gaps in Leander ISD curriculum, data use and change management; district accepts recommendations
Summary
Gibson Consulting’s internal audit flagged 13 findings — including weak change management, limited curriculum accessibility and underused data — and the district said it accepts recommendations and has started work on fixes.
An external internal audit of Leander ISD’s academic program found widespread strengths — including strong teacher engagement and high district performance — but also 13 areas requiring improvement, principally in change management, curriculum design, data access and professional learning.
The audit, presented by Will Hardaway and Dr. Eileen Reed of Gibson Consulting, reviewed administrative organization, curriculum systems, professional learning and campus implementation. Gibson’s team said the district “is a high performing district with a dedicated teacher workforce,” but that fast growth has left some systems misaligned with current scale.
Key Gibson findings and district response: - Change management: The report said the district’s rollout of new initiatives lacked consistent change‑management practices, limiting sustained instructional change. Gibson recommended adopting a change model (ADKAR) and embedding…
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