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. P-TECH programs:

• Enroll historically underserved students, targeting at-risk and economically disadvantaged
• Provide students grade 9 through 12 the opportunity to complete a course of study that combines high school and post-secondary courses
• Enable students to earn a high school diploma, along with an associate degree, Level 1 or Level 2 certificate, or industry-based certification within six years
• Offer age-appropriate work-based learning opportunity in every grade level
• Allow students to gain work experience through an internship, apprenticeship, or other job training program
• Align to regional workforce needs, guiding students into high-demand, high-wage careers
• Partner with Texas Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) and regional businesses and industries, giving students access to post-secondary education and workforce training opportunities

Texarkana ISD will enter year 1 implementation of P-TECH at Texas High School in the 2023-2024 school year. P-Tech will be open to all 8th-grade TISD students and students who live within the TISD attendance area who are motivated and willing to commit to a four-year program.