1. Texas Early College High School, TSTC Marshall

2. Partners Texas State Technical College Marshall Economic Development Council Longview Economic Development Council Panola Jr. College Panola Charter School

3. Small Rural School ECHS Covers 7 rural school districts Serves 8th-12th Students receive acceleration using ADVANCER, along with one-on-one tutorials Students begin taking college courses in the 9th grade year.

4. Problems Charter School Small rural area Getting QUALITY Teachers Working around College Mid-Terms and TAKS Tuition Free College

5. Solutions Visit with local schools (educate educators) Educate the public Getting the QUALITY teachers is still a problem Good Higher Ed Partner can mean the WORLD Rent arrangement with College

6. Difference ACCUPLACER testing site CTE oriented for all students Each student builds a Six-year-plan in the 10th grade Students investigate ways or earning a certification, getting a job and having their further education paid for by employer Only district with two Higher Ed Partners (IHE) Reciprocal agreement with both IHE

7. Career Based Extra-curricular Activities Robotics Model UN FFA 4-H National Honor Society Ventures

8. Future Problems/ Issues END-OF-COURSE---When can they be taken Hiring QUALITY teachers Providing ways for students to continue their educational goals and careers

9. Contact Robert Bruce rbruce@panolacharterschool.net