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Texas A&M University–San Antonio Institute for School and Community Partnerships is a model institute housed at Texas A&M University–San Antonio that partners with school districts, community organizations, higher education, and business leaders across the region. The Institute’s mission is to support students through innovative practices, research, and equitable policy so they can reach their full potential.
The Institute’s work includes school system transformation, early childhood and child development supports, and PK–12 district partnerships that prepare students for college, careers, and lifelong success. The Institute serves as a hub of excellence for child and youth development through innovative student-centered approaches, career-ready school models, student-led research, and high-demand workforce opportunities.
Through Senate Bill 1882, the Institute operates in-district public school partnerships that create equitable pathways from early childhood through postsecondary education and high-demand careers. Today, the Institute serves as the operating partner for four in-district school partnerships: Gus Garcia University School and The Burleson School for Innovation and Education with Edgewood ISD; Young Men’s Leadership Academy–LEAD with San Antonio ISD; and Frank M. Tejeda BEYOND Academy with Harlandale ISD. The Institute also partners with East Central ISD, Somerset ISD, Southwest ISD, and South San ISD to design and support innovative school models and student success strategies.
In partnership with the Toyota USA Foundation and the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas, the Institute also leads the Driving Possibilities initiative with East Central ISD. This multi-year effort is creating a STEM and career-connected pipeline from elementary through high school, beginning with Pecan Valley STEM Academy and expanding to feeder middle and high schools to prepare students for advanced manufacturing, engineering, technology, and other high-demand careers.
Announcements
San Antonio ISD Approves Partnership to Strengthen Young Men’s Leadership Academy, LEAD
The San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees has approved a new partnership with the Institute for School and Community Partnerships (ISCP) at Texas A&M University–San Antonio to serve as the SB1882 Operating Partner for Young Men’s Leadership Academy, LEAD.
This collaboration will support a strengthened college preparatory experience for students in grades 6–12 through rigorous academics, leadership development, experiential learning, and expanded access to Advanced Placement and dual credit coursework.
Students will engage in project-based learning, annual community service, and leadership opportunities designed to build confidence, civic responsibility, and future readiness. Through university partnership and community connections, the campus will also expand mentoring, career exploration, and technology learning opportunities.
Planning begins immediately, with implementation rolling out in phases during the upcoming school year.
Families and community members will be invited to upcoming engagement sessions to learn more and share input.
Harlandale ISD converts alternative school into dual-enrollment campus for ‘young adults’ (San Antonio Report)
Harlandale Independent School District is reopening its alternative education high school, Frank M. Tejeda Academy, as a second-chance charter school where young adults can finish high school while getting some college credits.
Starting next school year, the campus will enroll students between the ages of 16 and 26 who want to complete a GED or earn a traditional high school diploma and take dual-credit classes through the Alamo Colleges District.