North Mesquite High School

As an open-enrollment program, the Made to Teach P-TECH has no specific grade or testing requirements for admission. Each year, up to 25 students will be selected. The ideal P-TECH student exemplifies:

• Motivation: Students need to demonstrate a desire to be part of the program.
• Commitment: Students need to commit to a four-year program.
• Preparedness: Students need to be willing to learn college readiness skills and use them daily.
• Application: Students need to complete the Made to Teach application and have their parent or guardian sign it.

Students will have the opportunity to:

• Earn up to 60 college credit hours
• Participate in a partnership with Dallas College - Eastfield Campus and Mesquite Independent School District Personnel Services
• Design and facilitate lessons and group activities
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials
• Work with experienced teachers in our district
• Participate in Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE)
• Earn the Texas Education Agency Educational Aide – Level 1 industry-based certification
• Earn a guaranteed teaching contract with Mesquite ISD upon high school graduation
• For more information about the P-TECH opportunity, visit Texas Education Agency P-TECH Model