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Bastrop ISD unveils 6–8 virtual education pilot for 2026–27
Summary
Bastrop ISD trustees heard a proposal for a grades 6–8 virtual education pilot for 2026–27 that would use asynchronous instruction with daily teacher support, admissions criteria including academic readiness and attendance, and options for extracurricular participation.
Bastrop Independent School District officials presented a plan to launch a virtual education pilot for grades 6–8 in the 2026–27 school year, with possible future expansion to high school grades.
Chief Academic Officer Jennifer Eberly said the district is framing the program under Texas Education Code Chapter 30B and has collected input from internal stakeholders, community and business partners, and the homeschool community. The presentation described asynchronous instruction, daily teacher support, required assessments, and extracurricular participation options for hybrid students. Eberly also outlined an application and selection process that will consider academic readiness, attendance, and discipline records.
The Board discussed the initiative during the "Mission Moment," with Eberly noting the program is driven by increasing family interest and a district goal to recapture students enrolled in other virtual programs. The presentation included a proposed timeline and criteria for acceptance but did not include final enrollment caps or a program budget; those items were described as part of ongoing planning.
The district will return with implementation details, including staffing needs and enrollment limits, before final approval. The Board did not take an immediate vote on the pilot at the April 21 meeting.
