Case Studies
Planning for, launching, and cultivating a P-TECH school is no small feat, so IBM has gathered some resources to help. Below are case studies from various P-TECH schools. Each describes a common P-TECH school hurdle and a scalable solution.
Developing the Mindset for Jobs of the Future
Learning about skills that students need for well-paying jobs is informative. That happens in many schools. But enabling students to practice and demonstrate those skills can be transformative. This is…
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Hands-on Learning As One Key to Student Learning
“We don’t do project based learning because it’s fun; it is fun. But the reason it is important is because it’s real-world application.” This is how Mike Dardaris, Chief Learning…
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Citywide Engagement for Student Recruitment
At Norwalk Early College Academy (NECA) — like other P-TECH 9-14 schools, student recruitment is a critical step of the planning process. While NECA is open admission, with no screening…
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The Importance of Family Ties
The P-TECH 9-14 model leverages research that demonstrates the clear relationship between student performance and family and community involvement. Putting this into action, Kevin Rothman, Principal of Excelsior Academy in…
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Identifying Skills that Industry Needs
Skills mapping is a two-part process that involves identifying the skills employers require, and then mapping those skills to the curriculum. This process helps ensure that students successfully garner in-demand…
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