Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH)

What is P-TECH?

P-TECH stands for Pathways in Technology Early College High School. This program allows students 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.

Benchmark 1: School Design

The Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) shall establish school structures and policies, regularly convene leadership teams, and ensure adequate staff capacity for the successful implementation and sustainability of the P-TECH program.

Benchmark 2: Partnerships

The Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) shall establish school structures and policies, regularly convene leadership teams, and ensure adequate staff capacity for the successful implementation and sustainability of the P-TECH program.

Benchmark 3: Target Population

The Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) shall target and enroll historically underserved students. The campus must enable students who are at-risk of dropping out or those who wish to accelerate completion of high school to combine high school courses and college-level courses. Every P-TECH must enroll at least a 9th grade class during their first year of implementation. If a P-TECH phases out their services, the academy must be prepared to provide services to each enrolled cohort through graduation.

Benchmark 4: Academic Infrastructure

The Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) must provide a rigorous course of study that allows students the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and enable a student to combine high school courses and college-level courses with the goal of earning industry-based certifications, certificates, and/or an associate degree and engage in appropriate work-based learning at every grade level.

Benchmark 5: Student Supports

The Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) must provide wrap-around strategies and services involving multiple stakeholders to strengthen academic, technical, and individual support for students to be successful in their P-TECH program.

Benchmark 6: Work-Based Learning

The Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) must offer students a variety of relevant, high-skill work-based learning experiences at every grade level that respond to student interest and regional employer needs and contribute to students earning aligned industry certifications and credentials.

P-TECH at Evant ISD

Evant High School, in partnership with Ranger College offers students concurrent enrollment for this program. There is no cost to the students; Evant ISD pays for tuition, textbooks, and instructional fees.

Why choose the P-Tech Pathway?

Students choosing this degree plan will be able to pursue a wide variety of job opportunities in information technology, financial education, and agricultural sciences. Career opportunities will be available to those obtaining certification in the fields of Welding and Business Administration.

For information about EISD's P-TECH program opportunities, please contact Stacey Lowery or call (254)471-5536