The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is pleased to inform you that the following applications have been preliminarily selected to receive a grant for the Early College High School Grant Program.

Contact:	Monica Knighton (Funding) Discretionary Grants Phone: (512) 463-9269 monica.knighton@tea.state.tx.us	Robin Gelinas Education Initiatives (512) 936-6060 Robin.Gelinas@tea.state.tx.us
Program Description:	The purpose of the Early College High School Grant (ECHS) is to ensure the continued success, sustainability, and, where appropriate, formation and expansion/redesign of Early College High Schools.  Through a collaborative partnership, ECHS will give traditionally underserved students (on campuses with high percentage of at-risk, economically disadvantaged students, and first-time college goers) an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and 60 credit hours towards an Associate's degree and/or a baccalaureate degree in an academically supportive environment and at no cost.
Grant Period:	October 15, 2006 - May 31, 2009

List of Awardees:

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