Krystal Garza, M.A.
Director Postsecondary Preparation Programs
Mary Hausle, M.P.Aff
Coordinator College and Career Readiness School Models
Darin Ford, M.A.
Coordinator College and Career Readiness School Models
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Program Updates: See what's new! |
Register for the CCRSM Leadership Summit
CCRSM Leadership Summit: This exciting annual event will convene the statewide CCRSM network. Join ECHS and P-TECH districts, campuses and their partners to collaborate with peers on innovative ideas as we elevate best practices across the CCRSM Network. We hope to see you this coming June 12th -14th, 2024 in Corpus Christi!
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College and Career Military Preparation (CCMP) Division Spotlight |
The CCRSM team is located within the TEA College and Career Military Preparation (CCMP) Division. The Division of College, Career, and Military Preparation (CCMP) works to ensure that all Texas high school students have access to high-quality pathways to career and college.
Other TEA programs that fall within the CCMP Division include:
Click on the CCMP program links above to sign up for each programs’ newsletter or to learn more about the program.
CASS Update: Effective Advising Framework Website
The Effective Advising Framework (EAF) provides districts with a blueprint for planning, implementing, and evaluating an individual planning system within the comprehensive school counseling program. This framework was designed as a collaborative statewide effort by representatives from education, workforce, military, and community-based organizations. Learn more about the Effective Advising Framework on the EAF website.
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Timely Topics |
Outcomes-Based Measures for the 24 – 25 Program Application Cycle
The refreshed ECHS Blueprint and P-TECH Blueprint were released in June 2023 and introduced the revised path to designation and updated CCRSM outcomes-based measures (OBM). To receive the designated status, programs with more than five years of operation must meet the revised OBMs.
House Bill 8 and Dual Credit
During the 88th Legislative Session, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill (HB) 8, which focuses on Community College finance. HB 8 includes dual credit financing through the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) Program. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) is proposing new rules regarding the definition of dual credit (Rule §4.83), dual credit requirements (Rule §4.85), dual credit partnerships (Rule §4.84), College Connect Courses (Rule §4.85, §4.86), and the Texas Success Initiative exemptions (§4.54) to better align with House Bill 8.
The proposed changes were published in the January 26, 2024, edition of the Texas Register. Campuses can review the proposed rules here.
House Bill 8 and FAST Program Webinar
The Texas Education Agency released an informational webinar that addresses the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program. This program, created by House Bill (HB) 8, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, provides funding to participating public institutions of higher education so they can offer dual credit courses to educationally disadvantaged students at no cost to these students. View the FAST Program webinar or visit the FAST web page for detailed information.
Early College High School and Senate Bill 1887
During the 88th Legislative Session, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 8, which aims to improve the transferability and applicability of college credits across institutions. SB 8 amends the definition of Early College High School (ECHS) programs in Texas Education Code (TEC) §29.908 and creates the Texas Direct Degree.
Previous statute required ECHS programs to allow students the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and either an associate degree or at least 60 hours towards a baccalaureate degree. SB 1887 requires that ECHS students have the opportunity to earn either an applied or an academic associate degree. Existing ECHS programs are not required to change to their course offerings or pathway, if the ECHS is complying with the requirements that students have the opportunity to earn an associate degree.
Separately, SB 1887 creates the Texas Direct Associate Degree, which is awarded to students who complete the Texas Core Curriculum and one of the seven identified THECB fields of study. The Texas Direct degree allows students to transfer their courses as a block directly to their selected major. ECHS programs are not required to offer the Texas Direct Degree.
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