Preparing students for the world beyond high school is critical to our nation’s economic future. Historically underserved students comprise the majority of our total student population in the state of Texas.

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) created the Texas College and Career Readiness School Models (CCRSM) Network to close opportunity gaps and equalize access to high-quality education. This network, led by the TEA, brings together proven models under a single umbrella of support.

Each model offers a unique pathway to postsecondary education while ensuring that all students have the opportunity to achieve their highest potential.

Team Introductions

	Krystal Garza, M.A.
	Director, Postsecondary Preparation Programs Krystal is the Director of Postsecondary Preparation Programs (P3) within the Division of College, Career and Military Preparation.  She oversees work within Advanced Academics, College and Career Readiness School Models (CCRSM), and the Texas Regional Pathways Network (TRPN).

Mary Hausle, M.P.Aff

Coordinator, College and Career Readiness School Models Mary is a College and Career Readiness School Models (CCRSM) Statewide Coordinator in the College, Career, and Military Preparation Division. She supports CCRSM programs including Early College High School (ECHS) and Pathways to Technology Early College High School (P-TECH). She manages the CCRSM technical assistance contract and assists with resource development and stakeholder communication.

Darin Ford, M.A.

Coordinator, College and Career Readiness School Models Darin is a College and Career Readiness School Models (CCRSM) Statewide Coordinator in the Postsecondary Preparation Programs (P3) office which is housed in the College, Career, and Military Preparation (CCMP) Division.  He manages the path to designation application process, data collection, and grant funding procedures for all Early College and P-TECH High Schools in the CCRSM network.

Program Updates: See what's new!

The CCRSM Program Application Cycle will open on August 1. Texas schools can learn more about the College and Career Readiness School models and apply for a Planning Year or renew their yearly Designation.

Program Highlight

The Texas College and Career Readiness School Models (CCRSM) are open enrollment programs that blend high school and college coursework to help historically underserved and at-risk students develop technical skills, earn college credentials and degrees, and pursue in-demand career paths.

The statewide CCRSM network is comprised of over 540 campuses implementing or planning to implement one or more of the following CCRSM programs: Early College High Schools (ECHS), and Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (P-TECH).

Training Opportunities

Are you a new CCRSM campus principal or program leader? If so, welcome to the CCRSM Network! Each year, TEA provides professional development designed to help acclimate you to the resources and partners that you can access through the CCRSM Network.  

This year's New Leader Convening will occur in person and will be hosted at the three locations listed below. Educate Texas has designed this professional development opportunity to help acclimate you to the network, provide space to meet your peers, and connect you to resources and tools to support model implementation. 

New Leader Convening Dates:  

• San Antonio – July 25
• Waco – July 27
• Midland – August 1

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