In the last few days, interest has increased in Leander ISD's virtual learning program for the 2021-22 school year. A program waitlist began July 21 with 101 applicants in its first day.
The program exceeded its 300-student capacity July 21 with 332 enrolled students. Superintendent Bruce Gearing said at the July 22 board meeting that a recent rush of applicants came in the last few days.
In recent weeks, Williamson County re-entered its "uncontrolled community spread" phase, and Austin Public Health raised its guidelines to Phase 3 as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations increase amid confirmed delta variant cases. Both health departments recommended wearing masks regardless of vaccination status.
Leander ISD trustees approved a virtual learning program June 17 for families who have a need for their students to be in remote instruction. This is based on continued health concerns from the pandemic. The program is fully remote instruction for students from prekindergarten to 12th grade.
