PTECH

Pathways in Technology Early College High School Academies are open-enrollment secondary schools focusing on improving instruction and academic performance in science and mathematics-related subjects and increasing the number of students who study and enter technology careers. PTECH programs:

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

• Provide dual credit at no cost to students

• Improve STEM 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 

The PTECH Blueprint provides foundational principles and standards for innovative partnerships with colleges, universities, and industry. The PTECH Academy (grades 9-12) must implement before serving students. Additionally, outcome-based measures in Access, Attainment, and Achievement provide guidance for program implementation and continuous improvement efforts.