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TEA Benchmarks
TEA Benchmarks
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has developed a designation process for Early College High Schools. The designation process ensures that school districts and colleges operating Early College High School campuses maintain the integrity of the model, which was researched and designed to specifically target and serve students who might not otherwise attend college. The TEA Early College High School Blueprint—which guides the designation process—includes five benchmarks.
Each benchmark includes a set of design elements, activities, and products. Click HERE for the newly updated ECHS Blueprint. Click HERE for the ECHS Interactive Blueprint. More information on the ECHS Blueprint can be found on the TEA website.
As Steele Early College High School works toward a full ECHS designation through the Texas Education Agency, resources and evidence supporting the implementation of the ECHS Blueprint are exhibited through the links and descriptions below.
Each benchmark includes a set of design elements, activities, and products. Click HERE for the newly updated ECHS Blueprint. Click HERE for the ECHS Interactive Blueprint. More information on the ECHS Blueprint can be found on the TEA website.
As Steele Early College High School works toward a full ECHS designation through the Texas Education Agency, resources and evidence supporting the implementation of the ECHS Blueprint are exhibited through the links and descriptions below.
Benchmark ONE - School Design
Benchmark ONE - School Design
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Benchmark One - School Design (Click HERE)
Leadership Team Strategic Priorities (1.6)
Leadership Team Key Roles (1.7)
ECHS Staff (1.8)
ECHS Staff Professional Development (1.9)
Benchmark TWO - Partnerships
Benchmark TWO - Partnerships
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Benchmark 2 - Partnerships (Click HERE)
Final, signed, and executed MOU/ILA or similar agreement. (2.1)
MOU/ILA must be reviewed annually with the goal of improving programmatic supports and services for students and alignment to the Texas Statewide Dual Credit Goals.
Benchmark THREE - Target Population
Benchmark THREE - Target Population
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Benchmark 3- Target Population (Click Here)
Documenting Enrollment Procedures (3.2)
Stakeholder Engagement (3.3)
Lottery System (3.4)
Benchmark FOUR - Academic Infrastructure
Benchmark FOUR - Academic Infrastructure
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Benchmark FIVE - Student Supports
Benchmark FIVE - Student Supports
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Benchmark 5 - Student Supports (Click HERE)
Bridge Programs (5.1)
Advising (5.2)
Student Intervention (5.3)
Classroom Supports (5.4)
Enrichment Opportunities (5.6)
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