Texas schools can learn more about the College and Career Readiness School Models and apply for a Planning Year or renew their yearly Designation.
Early College High Schools (ECHS) are open-enrollment high schools that allow students least likely to attend college an opportunity to receive both a high school diploma and either an associate degree or at least 60 credit hours toward a baccalaureate degree.
For more information and to learn about becoming designated as a Texas Early College High School, visit the ECHS homepage.
The T-STEM Model under the CCRSM Network umbrella will close out its final year of serving students through the 2022–2023 school year. There will be no designation application or planning year for the 2023-2024 school year.
Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (P-TECH) are innovative open-enrollment high schools that allow students least likely to attend college an opportunity to receive both a high school diploma and a credential and/or an associate degree. The hallmark of the P-TECH model is its career focus and the provision of work-based education.
For more information and to learn about becoming designated as a P-TECH Academy, visit the P-TECH homepage.
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