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RGV Focus

RGV FOCUS

Improving

Education to

Support the

Community

Helping RGV students achieve degrees and credentials that lead to meaningful careers and improve quality of life in the Rio Grande Valley.

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Improving

Education to

Support the

Community

Helping RGV students achieve degrees and credentials that lead to meaningful careers and improve quality of life in the Rio Grande Valley.

VIEW ANNUAL REPORT

CREATING BETTER OUTCOMES FOR THE RGV

As the Rio Grande Valley transitions from a largely agricultural economy to a 21st century economy, RGV FOCUS works to align community resources to strengthen educational pathways by improving college readiness, access, and success.

Local Leadership Team


Provide overall vision
and guidance

Action Networks


Lead strategy development and implementation

Community Members

Provide stakeholders with a community voice

RGV LEADERS AND PARTNERS

The RGV FOCUS leadership team works side by side with the RGV FOCUS backbone staff, IHEs, school systems, community based organizations, workforce and industry partners.

PROGRAM FOCUS AREAS

Five key areas have been identified to help achieve the goal of providing every RGV student with opportunities to achieve a degree or credential that leads to a meaningful career.

BUSINESS & WORKFORCE ENGAGEMENT

Increase work-based learning opportunities in the areas of healthcare, information technology, advanced manufacturing, skilled trades (HVAC, plumbing, welding, etc.).

POSTSECONDARY DEGREES & CREDENTIALS IN HIGH SCHOOL

Dedicated to increasing the number of Early College High Schools, P-TECH Campuses, T-STEM Campuses, and associate degree completion rates, and Collaborating with Educate Texas’ College and Career Readiness School Models Network team.

HIGHER EDUCATION PERSISTENCE & COMPLETION

Works to facilitate reverse transfer pathways, increase micro-credential completion rates and expand wraparound supports for students and families, while collaborating with the Educate Texas Higher Education team.

IMMEDIATE ENROLLMENT IN COLLEGE

Committed to increasing FAFSA/TAFSA completion rate, introducing and expanding innovative programs to decrease summer melt and increase college application rate, and collaborating with the Texas College Access Network (TxCAN) team.

ELEVATING & PROMOTING TEACHER EFFECTIVENESS

Expands the Teacher Incentive Allotment program and collaborates with the Educate Texas Teaching & Leading team.

CONTENT HUB

RESOURCES

Content, links, advice, and resources to help improve RGV communities through education.

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NEWSROOM

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RGV FOCUS RESOURCES

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OUR DESIGNATIONS
& NETWORKS

Strong start. promising future.

RGV FOCUS is a collective impact initiative of Educate Texas, an educational arm of Dallas-based Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT).

2005

Hidalgo ECHS
STC DEMSA (Dual Enrollment Medical Science Academy)

2006

Progreso ECHS
STC Summit on College Readiness

2008

Mcallen, psja, mercedes, valley view echs
STC DECSA (Dual Enrollment Computer Science Academy), MSI Funders Learning Tour.

2010

Scale ECHS in Throughout RGV

2011

Explore Collective Impact

2012

Planning Year for collective impact
RGV FOCUS is launched. in collaboration with Educate Texas and Communities Foundation of Texas.

2013

Collective Impact in Action
PSJA College for All Demonstration Site.

2014

Ford Corridor
Lumina Community Partnerships for Attainment.

2015

UTRGV Created

2018

Talent Hub designation

2022

New RGV FOCUS Strategic Plan:
Launched as part of the Educate Texas 2025 Strategic Plan.

2030

Goal:
By this year, RGV Focus seeks to have 60 percent of 25- to 34-year-olds in the region earn a certificate or degree.

2005

Hidalgo ECHS
STC DEMSA (Dual Enrollment Medical Science Academy)

2006

Progreso ECHS
STC Summit on College Readiness

2008

Mcallen, psja, mercedes, valley view echs
STC DECSA (Dual Enrollment Computer Science Academy), MSI Funders Learning Tour.

2010

Scale ECHS in Throughout RGV

2011

Explore Collective Impact

2012

Planning Year for collective impact
RGV FOCUS is launched. in collaboration with Educate Texas and Communities Foundation of Texas.

2013

Collective Impact in Action
PSJA College for All Demonstration Site.

2014

Ford Corridor
Lumina Community Partnerships for Attainment.

2015

UTRGV Created

2018

Talent Hub designation

2022

New RGV FOCUS Strategic Plan:
Launched as part of the Educate Texas 2025 Strategic Plan.

2030

Goal:
By this year, RGV Focus seeks to have 60 percent of 25- to 34-year-olds in the region earn a certificate or degree.

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Dallas

5500 Caruth Haven Lane
Dallas, Texas 75225-8146

214-750-4222

AUSTIN

1303 San Antonio Street
Austin, Texas 78701

737-708-8150

RIO GRANDE VALLEY

407 N. 77 Sunshine Strip
Harlingen, Texas 78550

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