What is P-TECH

Pathways in Technology through Early College High School.

An open-enrollment program that creates workforce pathways aligned with high-demand, high-wage fields throughout the state. Students enrolled in the P-TECH program work toward an associate degree while gaining hands-on work experience.

Vision and Mission

The mission of the P-TECH at Cedar Ridge is to equip students with both academic knowledge and the professional skills required to enter into a high demand, high wage medical career field and become a productive member in society.

Components of a 9-12 P-TECH

• No cost to students
• Open Enrollment via declaration packet
• Wrap-around strategies to students
• Partnership College and with Business/Industry required
• Alignment to regional workforce needs
• Academic mentoring

P-TECH PLAN

• School Within a School (SWS) Model @ Cedar Ridge High School
• Focused Pathway : Health Science ( Licensed Vocational Nurse)
  • LVN Nursing program (Pending approval by Spring 2025 Accreditation
    Commission for Education in Nursing and the State Board of Nursing)
  • Proposed program complete summer after HS graduation but could extend to
    Fall of 2029 based upon individual student progress
  • Offers Level 2 Certificate and/or Associates of Applied Science Degree
  • Will require summer learning and the passing entry level test into program
• Small Cohort size- Must start in 9th grade
• Summer Bridge Program (Completed)
• The cohort to begin in Fall 2025

Up to 60 Hours College Credit

Current Health Science Program vs. P-TECH

• Dual-Credit opportunities
• College Requirements/ Expectations
• Enhanced work-based learning experiences
• College courses transferable for other advanced degree options
• Unique industry credential opportunities

P-TECH

Program Requirements

• A complete declaration packet, including one Teacher, one Counselor & one Administrator/Community Leader Recommendation
• Be prepared for a rigorous course of study
• College-level maturity & behavior expected
• Pass the TSI. * * Due to the rigorous class scheduling, students will not have room in their daily class schedule for electives such as band, sports or other extracurricular courses.
  – before and after school ok

College Partner

*Students are eligible for transportation services if they reside in District and more than 2 miles from the Cedar Ridge High School. Bus stop distance from home is not guaranteed.

Passing the TSIA!

Students will need to pass reading, writing and math sections of the TSIA in order to take ACC courses in the
P-TECH program.

What if a student isn’t able to meet the required TSIA score(s) to get accepted into ACC?

Students will remain a P-TECH student and move into the traditional Health Science pathway options offered
at Cedar Ridge:

Practicum – Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Pharmacy Technician

Who teaches the courses in P-TECH?

11th/ 12th Grades
(Include nursing courses)

Taught by ACC Nursing Staff

Business Partnership – St. David’s HealthCare

• Mentorship
• Shadowing
• Internships
• Site visits and school visits
• Mock Interviewing
• Interview with partner upon graduation

Student Support

• Summer Bridge Program: TSI testing, TSI tutoring, reading/writing/math remediation
• Academic Supports and Interventions: ACC and Round Rock ISD tutoring opportunities
• Access to college support services, utilize college library, professor office hours, college tutoring center

Student Support

• FREE! FREE!
• EARN UP TO 60 HRS OF COLLEGE CREDIT
• EARN CREDENTIALS (Level 2 Certificate)
• READY TO ENTER WORKFORCE

Application to Apply Coming Soon

Gloria Evans
Assistant Director, P-TECH and WBL
email PTECH Department
email Robert Block

Sheri Bonds
CTE Director
email Sheri Bonds

Stephannie Williams
Work Based Learning Specialist, P-TECH
email Stephannie Williams