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Texas Early College High School, TSTC Marshall . Partners. Texas State Technical College Marshall Economic Development Council Longview Economic Development Council Panola Jr. College Panola Charter School. Small Rural School ECHS. Covers 7 rural school districts Serves 8th-12th
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Partners • Texas State Technical College • Marshall Economic Development Council • Longview Economic Development Council • Panola Jr. College • Panola Charter School
Small Rural School ECHS • Covers 7 rural school districts • Serves 8th-12th • Students receive acceleration using ADVANCER, along with one-on-one tutorials • Students begin taking college courses in the 9th grade year.
Problems • Charter School • Small rural area • Getting QUALITY Teachers • Working around College Mid-Terms and TAKS • Tuition Free College
Solutions • Visit with local schools (educate educators) • Educate the public • Getting the QUALITY teachers is still a problem • Good Higher Ed Partner can mean the WORLD • Rent arrangement with College
Difference • ACCUPLACER testing site • CTE oriented for all students • Each student builds a Six-year-plan in the 10th grade • Students investigate ways or earning a certification, getting a job and having their further education paid for by employer • Only district with two Higher Ed Partners (IHE) • Reciprocal agreement with both IHE
Career Based Extra-curricular Activities • Robotics • Model UN • FFA • 4-H • National Honor Society • Ventures
Future Problems/ Issues • END-OF-COURSE---When can they be taken • Hiring QUALITY teachers • Providing ways for students to continue their educational goals and careers
Contact Robert Bruce rbruce@panolacharterschool.net