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Leander ISD seeks board approval to add 'Making Connections' innovative course sequence for 2026-27
Summary
Administration recommended adding the TEA-approved 'Making Connections' I-IV sequence (0.5 credit, grades 9-12) to the 2026-27 course catalog; the course supports students with social-skill deficits and prepares them for postsecondary planning.
The district presented a request to approve the 'Making Connections' innovative course sequence for the 2026-27 course catalog. Dustin Binnicker, Assistant Superintendent of Advanced Academics and Pathways, said the course sequence is TEA-approved under Texas Administrative Code Section 74.27 and would be offered for state elective credit with local Board approval.
The course sequence—Making Connections I through IV—carries a 0.5 credit for grades 9-12 and is designed to help students with deficits in social-skill acquisition, often related to identified disorders such as autism spectrum disorder or social pragmatic communication disorder. The packet says the curriculum emphasizes disability awareness, personal growth and social skills development and will also help students explore postsecondary options.
Administration recommended the Board approve the sequence for inclusion in the 2026-27 Course Catalog.
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