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Spring ISD updates Education Planning Guide, adds dual-credit options and career-skills pathways

2128636 · January 17, 2025
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Summary

District presented the 2025-26 Education Planning Guide with expanded CTE pathways, a new dual-enrollment agreement with McMurray University that does not require TSI readiness, additions for students with special needs and planned rollout for course selection; trustees raised Aeries access concerns.

Spring Independent School District academic leaders presented the 2025-26 Education Planning Guide (EPG) during the Jan. 16 work session and sought board approval at the next meeting. The guide outlines high-school course sequences, career pathways, endorsements and postsecondary options, and includes new program details and rollout dates for course selection.

Key additions and changes - Dual credit expansion: The district added a dual-credit opportunity through McMurray University that allows students to enroll without being TSI-ready; Lone Star dual-credit options remain in place. The district characterized this as an expansion of access to college-credit coursework. - Career and Technical Education (CTE): The EPG provides pathway charts by cluster with course sequencing, industry-based certifications, CTSO (Career and Technical…

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