The P-TECH Model takes students on a focused journey, enabling them to graduate with a high school diploma, an industry-recognized two-year post-secondary degree, and meaningful workplace experiences within a four- to six-year timeframe. Upon graduation, students have the academic and professional skills required to enter entry-level careers in competitive STEM fields or to continue their education at a four-year post-secondary institution.

This multiyear roadmap highlights key pieces in the development of a successful P-TECH school and is intended as a general guide. The Roadmap is designed to be used in concert with the P-TECH Blueprint. Successful P-TECH schools customize and enrich activities to fit their specific needs, while still maintaining fidelity to the model.

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  Pre-planning

  Guidance for school districts, community colleges, and industry representatives as they plan a P-TECH school

  Shared Decision-Making	High School Partner	Community College Partner	Industry Partner(s)
  Identify a visionary and talented school leader Create a formal Steering Committee of key decision makers from each partner to guide the school from conception to reality Creation of Advisory Boards (if more than one industry pathway is to be offered) Following development of Skills Map(s), create a Scope & Sequence that integrates high school and college classes as well as Workplace Learning experiences	Recruitment and selection of first group of Year 1 (9th grade) students Recruit faculty and staff who embrace the P-TECH model	Identify degrees that align to Industry Partners’ identified skill needs Hire a College Liaison to serve as the link between the high school and college Identify the appropriate deans and faculty who will work with the high school and industry partners	Develop a Skills Map based on entry-level skills that employers need that informs the degree pathways and the development of the Scope & Sequence Hire an Industry Program Manager who will manage and implement industry commitments to the school and its students

  
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  Year 1

  Stakeholder guidance for implementation during the 1st year of a school’s P-TECH program

  Shared Decision-Making	High School Partner	Community College Partner	Industry Partner(s)
  NEW ACTIVITY	NEW ACTIVITY	NEW ACTIVITY	NEW ACTIVITY
  Establish a school calendar with all stakeholders Review and document student data, including demographics and early performance indicators, such as attendance and high school grades	Host a Summer Bridge program to prep incoming students Implement classes that embrace project-based learning, integrate the school’s career focus and Workplace Learning concepts Introduction of Open P-TECH and digital badging Provide innovative teacher professional development opportunities that include project-based learning and understanding of careers that are available to students upon graduation	Offer students early college experiences through introductory classes and/or visits and events on the college campus Start exposing students to potential degree pathways Provide students with a college ID and email address and confirm degree completion as the end goal	Provide high school and college faculty and staff with opportunities to learn about specific industry and careers available to students upon graduation Implement Workplace Learning curriculum to help students understand and master skills critical for employability Launch a mentoring program that pairs students with industry professionals Host multiple worksite visits to introduce students to careers Invite industry speakers to school, especially those that can enlighten students on careers in their degree fields
  CONTINUED ACTIVITY	CONTINUED ACTIVITY	CONTINUED ACTIVITY	CONTINUED ACTIVITY
  Steering Committee and Advisory Board meetings Review and revise Scope & Sequence, as necessary	Recruit new cohort of incoming Year 1 students Recruit additional faculty and staff, as needed		Update Skills Map, as necessary, to reflect current industry skill needs

  
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  Year 2

  Stakeholder guidance during the 2nd year of a school’s P-TECH program

  Shared Decision-Making	High School Partner	Community College Partner	Industry Partner(s)
  NEW ACTIVITY	NEW ACTIVITY	NEW ACTIVITY	NEW ACTIVITY
  Conduct a formal review of student data, both qualitative and quantitative, and determine any necessary course corrections in advance of the new school year	Design and host planning and professional development opportunities for high school and college faculty to create seamless learning opportunities for students Culture building for students and staff	Identify faculty who will teach college classes, and where these courses will take place Share P-TECH model overview with college faculty Provide college classes for Year 2 students who have demonstrated readiness, based on college requirements Put supports in place to ensure student success in college courses	Implement a set of evolved Workplace Learning opportunities for Year 2 students that include curriculum, mentoring, site visits, speakers, and project days
  CONTINUED ACTIVITY	CONTINUED ACTIVITY	CONTINUED ACTIVITY	CONTINUED ACTIVITY
  Establish a school calendar with all stakeholders  Steering Committee and Advisory Board meetings Review and revise Scope & Sequence, as necessary	Recruit new cohort of incoming Year 1 students Recruit additional faculty and staff, as needed Host a Summer Bridge program to prep incoming students Implement classes that embrace project-based learning, and Workplace Learning concepts Provide innovative teacher P.D. opportunities	Offer students early college experiences through introductory classes and/or visits and events on the college campus Expose students to potential degree pathways Provide students with a college ID and email address	Update Skills Map, as necessary, to reflect current industry skill needs Implement Year 1 components for new students Implement Workplace Learning curriculum Host multiple worksite visits Invite industry speakers to school Implement a set of evolved Workplace Learning opportunities for Year 1 students

  
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  Year 3

  Stakeholder guidance during the 3rd year of a school’s P-TECH program

  Shared Decision-Making	High School Partner	Community College Partner	Industry Partner(s)
  NEW ACTIVITY	NEW ACTIVITY	NEW ACTIVITY	NEW ACTIVITY
  	Internship skills readiness, including resume creation and interview prep		Prepare and implement skills-based, paid internship program for students in Year 3, to launch in summer before Year 4
  CONTINUED ACTIVITY	CONTINUED ACTIVITY	CONTINUED ACTIVITY	CONTINUED ACTIVITY
  Steering Committee and Advisory Board meetings Establish a school calendar with all stakeholders Review and revise Scope & Sequence, as necessary Conduct a formal review of student data	Recruit new cohort of incoming Year 1 students Recruit additional faculty and staff, as necessary Host a Summer Bridge program to prep incoming students Implement classes that embrace project-based learning, and Workplace Learning concepts Provide innovative teacher P.D. opportunities Culture building for students and staff	Offer students early college experiences through introductory classes and/or visits and events on the college campus Expose students to potential degree pathways Provide students with a college ID and email address Identify new faculty who will teach college classes Share P-TECH model overview with college faculty Provide college classes for Year 2 students who have demonstrated readiness Put supports in place to ensure student success in college courses	Update Skills Map, as necessary, to reflect current industry skill needs Implement differentiated Workplace Learning opportunities for all students Implement Workplace Learning curriculum Manage mentoring program Host multiple worksite visits Invite industry speakers to school

  
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  Year 4

  Stakeholder guidance during the 4th year of a school’s P-TECH program

  Shared Decision-Making	High School Partner	Community College Partner	Industry Partner(s)
  NEW ACTIVITY	NEW ACTIVITY	NEW ACTIVITY	NEW ACTIVITY
  	Provide college guidance for students who will graduate early from the school Recognize students who have met high school requirements and are moving on to finish their associate degree, and also celebrate early college graduates	Recognize graduates who have earned their associate degree and determine how to highlight them at community college graduation	Facilitate first-in-line access to job opportunities for early graduates interested in work
  CONTINUED ACTIVITY	CONTINUED ACTIVITY	CONTINUED ACTIVITY	CONTINUED ACTIVITY
  Steering Committee and Advisory Board meetings Establish a school calendar with all stakeholders Review and revise Scope & Sequence, as necessary Conduct a formal review of student data	Recruit new cohort of incoming Year 1 students Recruit additional faculty and staff, as necessary Host a Summer Bridge program to prep incoming students Implement classes that embrace project-based learning, and Workplace Learning concepts Provide innovative teacher P.D. opportunities Culture building for students and staff	Offer students early college experiences through introductory classes and/or visits and events on the college campus Expose students to potential degree pathways Provide students with a college ID and email address Identify new faculty who will teach college classes Share P-TECH model overview with college faculty Provide college classes for Year 2 students who have demonstrated readiness Put supports in place to ensure student success in college courses	Update Skills Map, as necessary, to reflect current industry skill needs Implement differentiated Workplace Learning opportunities for all students Implement Workplace Learning curriculum Manage mentoring program Host multiple worksite visits Invite industry speakers to school Prepare and implement skills-based, paid internship program for students in Year 3

  
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  Year 5

  Stakeholder guidance during the 5th year of a school’s P-TECH program

  Shared Decision-Making	High School Partner	Community College Partner	Industry Partner(s)
  NEW ACTIVITY	NEW ACTIVITY	NEW ACTIVITY	NEW ACTIVITY
  Alumni engagement	As some students spend more time in college coursework, work in collaboration with college to ensure these students have supports from the high school	Provide focused supports for Year 5 students, who will be spending most of their time at the college
  CONTINUED ACTIVITY	CONTINUED ACTIVITY	CONTINUED ACTIVITY	CONTINUED ACTIVITY
  Steering Committee and Advisory Board meetings Establish a school calendar with all stakeholders Review and revise Scope & Sequence, as necessary Conduct a formal review of student data	Recruit new cohort of incoming Year 1 students Recruit additional faculty and staff, as necessary Host a Summer Bridge program Implement classes that embrace project-based learning, and Workplace Learning concepts Provide innovative teacher P.D. opportunities Culture building for students and staff Provide college guidance for students who will graduate early from the school Celebrate early college graduates	Offer students early college experiences through introductory classes and/or visits and events on the college campus Expose students to potential degree pathways Provide students with a college ID and email address Identify new faculty who will teach college classes Share P-TECH model overview with college faculty Provide college classes for Year 2 students who have demonstrated readiness Put supports in place to ensure student success in college courses Recognize graduates who have earned their associate degree and determine how to highlight them at community college graduation	Update Skills Map, as necessary, to reflect current industry skill needs Facilitate first-in-line access to job opportunities for early graduates interested in work Implement differentiated Workplace Learning opportunities for all students Implement Workplace Learning curriculum Manage mentoring program Host multiple worksite visits Invite industry speakers to school Prepare and implement skills-based, paid internship program for students in Year 3

  
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  Year 6

  Stakeholder guidance during the 6th year of a school’s P-TECH program

  Shared Decision-Making	High School Partner	Community College Partner	Industry Partner(s)
  NEW ACTIVITY	NEW ACTIVITY	NEW ACTIVITY	NEW ACTIVITY
  With the school reaching full maturity, determine how to recognize this milestone
  CONTINUED ACTIVITY	CONTINUED ACTIVITY	CONTINUED ACTIVITY	CONTINUED ACTIVITY
  Steering Committee  and Advisory Board meetings Establish a school calendar with all stakeholders Review and revise Scope & Sequence, as necessary Conduct a formal review of student data Alumni engagement	Recruit new cohort of incoming Year 1 students Recruit additional faculty and staff, as necessary Host a Summer Bridge program prep incoming students Implement classes that embrace project-based learning, and Workplace Learning concepts Provide innovative teacher P.D. opportunities Culture building for students and staff Provide college guidance for students who will graduate early from the school Celebrate early college graduates	Offer students early college experiences through introductory classes and/or visits and events on the college campus Expose students to potential degree pathways Provide students with a college ID and email address Identify new faculty who will teach college classes Share P-TECH model overview with college faculty Provide college classes for Year 2 students who have demonstrated readiness Put supports in place to ensure student success in college courses Recognize graduates who have earned their associate degree and determine how to highlight them at community college graduation Provide focused supports for Year 5 and Year 6 students, who will be spending most of their time at the college	Update Skills Map, as necessary, to reflect current industry skill needs Implement differentiated Workplace Learning opportunities for all students Implement Workplace Learning curriculum Manage mentoring program Host multiple worksite visits Invite industry speakers to school Prepare and implement skills-based, paid internship program for students in Year 3 Facilitate “first in line” for job opportunities for early graduates interested in work