What is P-16 education?

“P-16” is a term used to describe the goal of creating a seamless educational system of public education. It refers to the spectrum of Pre-School through college completion.

The goals of P-16 initiatives are to maximize student success by:

• reducing drop out rates
• reducing the number of high school graduates needing remedial education
• increasing participation in higher education
• increasing the numbers completing college degrees and certificates
• ensuring a qualified workforce necessary to support economic development.

P-16 initiatives are designed to respond to the challenges of Texas' Closing the Gaps initiative.

Gary Madsen
Director, P-16 Initiatives
Phone: (512) 223.7087
gmadsen@austincc.edu

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