Benchmark 2: Partnerships

The Early College High School (ECHS) must have a current, signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) or interlocal agreement (ILA) with each Institution of Higher Education (IHE) that outlines key issues related to the planning, implementation, and sustainability of the ECHS program. Stakeholders shall review the MOU or ILA annually. The agreement shall include the components described in the design elements below.  

2.1: Goal of Higher Education Partnerships
The MOU or ILA shall include the goal of the ECHS and IHE partnership and a description of how the goals of the dual credit program align to the Texas Statewide Dual Credit Goals.