Proof Point Region Spotlight:
Permian Basin
Supporting Intermediary: Education Partnership of the Permian Basin
6 School Systems
~3,000 Total Students
Postsecondary Partners: Odessa College, University of Texas Permian Basin, Sul Ross State University
Crane ISD (Independent School District)
McCamey ISD
Grandfalls-Royalty ISD
Alpine ISD
Marathon ISD
Marfa ISD
Strong Practice in the Permian Basin
One advisor, four career pathways, and new data training are reaching students across six rural school systems.
High-Quality Advising
Implementation Focus
- Supporting counselors and administrators with tailored advising across students’ high school and postsecondary journeys
- A newly onboarded Permian Basin Innovation Zone (PBIZ) College and Career Advisor will serve middle and high school students across PBIZ districts
- The advisor supports students with career interest surveys, scholarship opportunities, financial aid and FAFSA assistance, and dual credit enrollment
What’s Next
Expanding advisor reach through parent meetings, community workshops, and outreach events focused on postsecondary and workforce opportunities
Real Impact
dedicated College and Career Advisor now serving students across PBIZ districts, from middle school through postsecondary transition
Dual Credit and Advanced Coursework
Implementation Focus
- PBIZ and Big Bend Rural Initiative for Success in Education (BB-RISE) offer pathways in health sciences, business management, education, and oil and gas, each with a structured course sequence and an institution of higher education partner
- Every pathway is designed to connect students to high-wage, high-demand careers in the region
What’s Next
Launching a shared Automotive pathway in partnership with Odessa College, creating a new route to high-wage, high-demand jobs for students across the region
Real Impact
active career pathways with structured dual enrollment sequences spanning health sciences, business, education, and energy
Real-Time Data Infrastructure
Implementation Focus
- Rural districts face real capacity constraints: small staffs, high turnover, and evolving state data requirements make consistent platform use a challenge
- Four training sessions conducted across PBIZ and BB-RISE this past fall and winter to build district confidence in data tracking and submissions
What’s Next
Building toward centralized, real-time postsecondary tracking as districts develop stronger data routines and investment in platform use grows
Real Impact
training sessions completed, with leaders across the region reporting stronger confidence in data tracking and postsecondary readiness monitoring
Smart Policy.
Strong Practice.
Real Impact.
