Eastern Hills HS Cyber Security PTECH Making PTECH

Eastern Hills HS Cyber Security P-TECH

Making PTECH a Reality: Planning Year 101 2

WHAT IS PATHWAYS IN TECHNOLOGY (P-TECH)? • Provide students grade 9 through 12 the opportunity to complete a course of study that combines high school and post-secondary courses. • Within six years, enable students to earn a high school diploma, an associate degree, a two-year post-secondary certificate or industry certification, and complete work-based training. • Allow students to gain work experience through an internship, apprenticeship, or other job training programs. • Partner with Texas Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) and regional businesses and industries, giving students access to postsecondary education and workforce training opportunities.

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CYBERSECURITY P-TECH AT EHHS • Cyber Security P-TECH is a partnership between; • Eastern Hills High School, • Tarrant County College (South Campus), and • Fort Worth ISD Department of Technology (Industrial Partner). • What Students will be able to earn through the program; • High School Diploma with STEM Endorsement, • Associate of Applied Science in Cyber Security, and • Industrial Certifications in Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking.

Is Cyber Security Important? • Were you affected? - Equifax Data Breach

Why Cyber Security? Workforce Needs • Keeping information safe and preventing data hacking are top priorities as our world becomes more automated. • Demand for information security analysts is growing. We need professionals who can develop innovative solutions that prevent hackers from stealing critical information or causing problems for computer networks. Cybersecurity Employment Statistics • Average Salary (2018)- $102, 470. • Dallas- Fort Worth has the 3 rd highest employment level for Information Security Analysts in the nation. • 34% Projected Job Growth in the next ten years.

Innovation • • • Developing the Curriculum and Course Articulation Exploratory Innovative Foundations Course Co-Requisite Courses to Enhance Experience Sequencing To Maximize Student Choice and Success Embedded Certification Opportunities – Recognized, Stackable, Culminating, Valuable Don’t be afraid to be outside of the box and lean on your partners! 8

HIGH SCHOOL Sequence of Courses Grade English A Math A Science A Social Studies Avid Elective 1 Semester 1 Elective 1 Semester 2 Elective 2 Semester 1 Elective 2 Semester 2 Elective 3 Semester 1 Elective 3 Semester 2 9 th Pre AP English 2 Pre Ap Geometry Physics Pre Ap World Geography AVID 1 PE PE Foreign Language Computer Science DC Introduction to DC Introduction Computing to PC Operating Systems 10 th Pre Ap English 3 Pre AP Algebra 2 Chem Pre AP World History AVID 2 Health Open Foreign Language Computer Science DC Fundamentals of Information Security DC Introduction to Networks 11 th DC English Composition DC Pre Cal Advanced Science DC US History AVID 3 DC Speech 1315 DC Art Appreciati on DC Personal Computing Hardware DC Operating System Security DC Programming Fundamentals DC Security Management Practices 12 th DC English Literature DC Calc Advanced Science DC GOV and ECON AVID 4 Open DC Incident Response and Handling DC Security Assessment and Auditing Capstone IDC Intrusion Detection DC Ethical Hacking

ASSOCIATES OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE- TCC South Campus • VISIT TCCD WEBSITE • Cybersecurity Certification- 27 semester credit hours, • Ethical Hacking Certification- 47 semester credit hours, • Associate of Applied Science- 60 semester credit hours (includes both the Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking Certification).

PTECH Culture Students immersed in seamlessly integrated high school, college, and workplace learning experiences. Students will graduate as well rounded young professionals with advanced educational and career achievement in their industry of choice. • Summer Transition Camps at each Grade Level • Carefully Integrated Curriculum • Frequent Meaningful Work-based learning experiences • Networking and building relationships with industry partners at each grade level • Job placement training with hands on interaction with industry professionals • Pipeline to industry partner interviews for eligible positions 11

SCHOOL WITHIN A SCHOOL • 50 Students per Cohort (or grade level). • Core, AVID, and Cybersecurity classes will be with students in the Cybersecurity PTECH. • Students will have all the opportunities offered at Eastern Hills, such as; • Athletics, • Band, • UIL Academics, and • College Prep Courses (ON RAMPS, Dual Credit, Advanced Placement).

SUMMER BRIDGE CAMP • Two week camp in the summer between 8 th and 9 th grade year. • Introduction and activities with Industrial and Higher Education Partners. • Keys to success for High School, College, and the workforce. • Opportunities to build relationships and rapport with Eastern Hills faculty and students.

Coming Up • See Ms. Barther, Mr. Benton, and/ or Mr. Denton if you are interested in being part of this new program. • 2019 -20 is our planning year. Program begins in 2020 -21 with an expected cohort of 50 freshmen. • Creation of workgroups • Curriculum • Work based Experiences/ Business Partnership • Recruitment and Summer Bridge Camp