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RGV Focus

RGV FOCUS

Improving

Education to

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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

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.

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.

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2023 RGV Focus Annual Report

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Austin, Texas 78701

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407 N. 77 Sunshine Strip
Harlingen, Texas 78550

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