Texas Education Agency
College and Career Readiness School Models

Texas schools can learn more about the College and Career Readiness School Models and apply for a Planning Year or renew their yearly Designation.

ECHS

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.

P-TECH

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.

Public Applications

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