Exam for Acceleration

The Texas State Board of Education requires school districts to offer Examinations for Acceleration (EA) at every grade level and for every subject area offered in grades K–12. LISD uses tests from the University of Texas High School and Texas Tech University Distance Education Centers to offer a wide array of exams for grades K–12. Leander ISD uses these resources to ensure standardization and objectivity of the exams. Students earning a qualifying score of 80% or higher will be accelerated to the next subject level (subject level acceleration only) or grade level (grade level acceleration only) in the year following testing. A student may not attempt to earn credit by examination for a specific high school course more than two times.

Registration Windows to sign up for an exam are as follows:

Fall Kindergarten: August 3rd-21st
Spring Grades 1-5: January 4th-29th
Summer Grades 1-5: March 22nd-April 30th

Families must complete an EA Approval Form to be considered for registration.

Please use the link below to visit Leander ISD's district page for more detailed information on these exams and the process.

Leander ISD Exam for Acceleration Website

Leander ISD EA District Guidelines

Leander ISD EA Approval Form

Exam for Acceleration FAQs

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