Accountability Update Diana Sayavedra and/or Joe Gonzalez introduce the presentation. FBISD 2018 Innovative Programming Update

IN THIS UPDATE Origin of Work Stakeholder Engagement Timeline of Work Ahead

ORIGIN OF WORK Underutilization of some existing high schools & 204 potential dropouts/non-graduates district-wide Identified need to attract students zoned elsewhere Anthony Board approval will be determined on January 22, 2019

P-TECH ECHS OVERVIEW P-TECH: Pathways in Technology Early College High School HS curriculum leading to credentials, certificates, and degrees Blending of HS, College & workforce Earn post-secondary cert., and Internships, apprenticeships, job programs ECHS: Early College High School Students earn college credit Engage first-gen students Counseling in post-HS skills Increase college enrollment & success rates Promote college readiness Clarissa/Devin

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Steering Committees Parents & Community As part of the research and feedback process, the Profile coordinating team engaged with principals, students, teachers and community members. Students

P-TECH AT HIGHTOWER HS Community Engagement Met with Student Advisory Met with P-Tech Staff Advisory Met with P-Tech Steering Committee John Montelongo facilitating HHS Student Advisory focus group. John Montelongo HHS P-TECH Steering Committee member providing feedback for discussion and consideration.

STEERING COMMITTEE GOAL 1 GOAL 2 GOAL 3 Decide on innovative programming that is a high interest for students Health Information Technician Histology Techician GOAL 2 Programming needs to result in jobs that will be in demand in the future Last updated: November 1, 2018: Average in Houston, TX, $47,679 per year 6% Above national average Average total compensation for the job of Histology Technician in Houston, TX. The base salary for Histology Technician ranges from $52,386 to $65,191 with the average base salary of $59,197. GOAL 3 Programming needs to not duplicate an existing program in FBISD Will only be offered at Hightower High School 100% open enrollment Houston Area Industries Health Care Delivery Medical Research High wage, High Demand Health Care 1,892,000 jobs in 2024 Dr. Sanders

P-TECH - Health Science PROPOSED PROGRAMS https://youtu.be/oixmHX4-Mpg https://study.com/articles/Histology_Technician_Certification_and_Certificate_Program_Info.html Hightower P-TECH - Health Science

P-TECH AT HIGHTOWER HS FEEDBACK STRUCTURE OF PROGRAM School within a school model Student cohorted beginning Freshman year Partnership with industry supporting, shadowing, mentorship and apprenticeship BENEFIT TO STUDENTS Associates degree in applied sciences Industry certifications Real-world work experience FEEDBACK P-Tech will provide a financial value to families who may not see college as an option. Students will be college and work force ready. P-Tech will provide real life experiences. P-Tech will provide engaging courses with hands on activities P-Tech will provide industry certifications High Demand Pathways Dr. Sanders

NEXT STEPS STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 ID PARTNERS ENGAGEMENT Identify a higher education partner and workforce partners ENGAGEMENT Continue to engage with the community and middle schools on approaching opportunities OPEN APPLICATIONS In the Spring open the application for current 8th graders to apply START PROGRAMS Start the year with 100 students enrolled in each and add additional cohorts each year

QUESTIONS Clarissa At this time, we are prepared to entertain any questions you have. Thank you for listening to our presentation today.