Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH)Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (P-TECH) is an open-enrollment program that provides students with work-based education. P-TECH programs:
Texas is home to 34 designated P-TECH Schools and has 28 planning campuses in 2018-2019.
P-TECH DesignationUnder the TEC §29.556, a school district or open-enrollment charter school may apply to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for designation as a P-TECH school. The designation process will be developed by the TEA and ensures that districts and schools operating as P-TECH campuses maintain the integrity of the model. To achieve P-TECH designation, per the TEC §§29.551 -29.557, a program must:
P-TECH Resources
- Provide students grade 9 through 12 the opportunity to complete a course of study that combines high school and post-secondary courses.
- Within six years, enable students to earn a high school diploma, an associate degree, a two-year post-secondary certificate or industry certification, and complete work-based training.
- Allow students to gain work experience through an internship, apprenticeship, or other job training programs.
- Partner with Texas Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) and regional businesses and industries, giving students access to post-secondary education and workforce training opportunities.
- Regional workforce needs.
- Course credit transfer policies between IHEs.
- Internships, apprenticeships, and other work-based education programs for P-TECH students
Texas is home to 34 designated P-TECH Schools and has 28 planning campuses in 2018-2019.
P-TECH DesignationUnder the TEC §29.556, a school district or open-enrollment charter school may apply to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for designation as a P-TECH school. The designation process will be developed by the TEA and ensures that districts and schools operating as P-TECH campuses maintain the integrity of the model. To achieve P-TECH designation, per the TEC §§29.551 -29.557, a program must:
- Be provided at no cost to students.
- Have open enrollment.
- Include articulation agreements with IHEs in Texas.
- Provide participating students flexibility in class scheduling and academic mentoring.
- Ensure that agreements with business and industry partners emphasize that P-TECH students who complete the program will have priority in interviewing with the applicable employer.
- Follow all requirements detailed in §29.556 in the TEC.
P-TECH Resources
- Visit the national P-TECH website for more information on the P-TECH Model.
- P-TECH Blueprint (PDF)
- P-TECH/ICIA website (outside source - TEA Technical Assistance Provider)
- P-TECH/ICIA PEIMS Indicator 2018-2019 (PDF)
- P-TECH/ICIA Designation website