P-TECH

The P-TECH Blueprint provides foundational principles and standards for innovative partnerships with colleges, universities, and industry. The P-TECH Academy (grades 9-12) serves students in obtaining access to college and industry-based certifications (IBCs). Additionally, the outcome-based measures are in Access, Attainment, and Achievement, which provides guidance for program implementation and continuous improvement efforts. 

TEA P-TECH Information

• Enroll historically underserved students, targeting at-risk and economically disadvantaged 

• Provide dual credit at no cost to students

• Improve instruction and the academic performance of students 

• Engage students and expose them to innovation and problem-solving in real-world contexts

• Offer rigorous instruction and accelerated courses

• Provide academic and social support services to help students succeed

• Increase college readiness

• Align to regional workforce needs, guiding students into high-demand, high-wage careers

• Partner with Texas institutions of higher education (IHEs) to reduce barriers to college access