Benchmark 2: Partnerships

The Pathways in Technology Early High School (P-TECH) must have a current, signed
memorandum of understanding (MOU) or interlocal agreement (ILA) with each Institution of
Higher Education (IHE). The P-TECH must also have a current and signed agreement with each
business/industry partner. Both agreements must respectively outline key issues related to the
planning, implementation, and sustainability of the P-TECH program. Stakeholders shall review
the MOUs and agreements annually.

2.1: Goal of Higher Education Partnership

The MOU or ILA shall include the goal of the P-TECH and IHE partnership and a description of how
the goals of the dual credit program align to the Texas Statewide Dual Credit Goals.

2.16: Roles and Responsibilities

The agreement shall include the respective roles and responsibilities for the campus/LEA and business/industry partner in providing for and ensuring the quality and instructional rigor of the work-based learning programming.