The Early College High School (ECHS) Concept

Early College High School is a promising high school reform model targeting students for whom the transition into post-secondary education is currently problematic. Students of Early Colleges engage in a rigorous and supportive academic program of study that blends high school and college work with the goal that students will graduate with a high school diploma and an associate degree or 60 college credit hours toward a baccalaureate degree. General information about this program can be found in the Who We Are, Texas ECHS Map, and What is ECHS? sections of this website. Those interested in designing and planning a new Early College will find in-depth resources organized by topic in our Resource Guide.


ECHS Designation and Resource Updates
02/11/2011

  • The 2011-2012 ECHS Designation is now available.

  • The Texas Education Agency has created an ECHS Planning Year that will allow school districts and colleges to learn about the ECHS model and fully develop their schools.

  • A new Dual Credit FAQ from the Texas Education Agency is now available for download.
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