UTRGV and School District Partnerships
The Office of Field Experiences currently works with 19 accredited district partners across the Rio Grande Valley. We are actively seeking new partnerships to benefit the university’s future educators and the students in each district. The partnerships allow districts to work with UTRGV faculty to research projects, develop new programs and summer camps to improve the quality of education for students in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond. We highly encourage taking advantage of the many opportunities to partner with the university.
Read more on the university’s exceptional partners below, including their mission statements and linked websites, to learn how they are trying to use education to positively impact the life of numerous students.
To learn how to become a district partner, or for any questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Zulmaris Diaz, Office of Field Experience, or Coral De La Cruz, Office of Educator Preparation and Accountability.
Additionally, the option to submit a partnership request, using the form at the bottom of this page, is also available. Our dedicated team cannot wait to connect and continue to build life-long and life-impacting partnerships with the community through education!
Clinical Teaching Partners
Brownsville ISD
The Brownsville Independent School District will graduate students who are prepared to excel in higher education and successfully pursue career opportunities in a changing global society by maximizing resources to ensure equitable opportunities for all students.
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Edinburg CISD
The TEAM of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees, administrators, teachers, support staff, parents and community, in partnership with public and private agencies, is committed to provide the support, resources and academic rigor to ensure all students achieve educational and social excellence.
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Harlingen CISD
Harlingen CISD will provide educational excellence for all students, cultivating college, career and workforce readiness, while providing students with choices for a meaningful and successful life.
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IDEA Public Schools
The mission of IDEA Public Schools is to bring students, staff and community together to maintain our rich traditions. We will provide students with a safe learning environment, an exceptional curriculum, skills to meet the challenges of the future, and the means to become life-long learners.
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Jubilee Academies
To provide a nurturing community focused on leadership and educational excellence.
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La Joya ISD
La Joya Independent School District is committed to providing Educational Excellence through rigor, relevance, relationships and personal responsibility. We are the integral part of learning where students become successful and productive contributors to our global society. We embrace, with passion, the commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability that will allow our students to imprint the world.
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Los Fresnos CISD
The mission of the Los Fresnos CISD Career and Technical Education Office is to empower students by providing them the opportunity to graduate college and career ready and be prepared for a lifetime of learning.
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McAllen ISD
The mission of the McAllen Independent School District is to educate all students to become lifelong learners and productive citizens in a global society through a program of educational excellence utilizing technology and actively involving parents and the community.
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PSJA-San Juan-Alamo ISD
As educational leaders, the PSJA team is engaged and empowered to connect all students with innovative instruction, outstanding facilities, technology, skills, and social-emotional support while prioritizing health and safety for all – from early childhood through their chosen career.
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Rio Grande City CISD
We are an educational organization that exemplifies achievement, creditability, and commitment in preparing all students to meet the academic, creative, and social challenges and responsibilities of our society.
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San Benito CISD
The mission of the San Benito CISD is to provide a premier education for all students, through a positive and safe learning environment, so that its graduates are college, career, military, and workforce ready.
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Sharyland ISD
Sharyland ISD's Mission is to inspire, educate and empower all students to reach their full potential and become leaders of the highest moral character.
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South Texas ISD
The mission of South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy is to serve students through engaging and challenging curriculum that prepares them for future learning.
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Vanguard Academy
Vanguard Academy will sustain a partnership with parents and the community. Vanguard Academy will provide children “A Purpose in Life and A Reason for Learning” in a safe and friendly environment. Vanguard Academy’s purpose is to prepare students to be successful in their continuing education, to create positive learning habits and working ethics, to prepare students to be successful in their careers and to teach students to be responsible and respectful. Vanguard Academy will build a positive self-esteem and challenge students to be independent thinkers with good character. Vanguard Academy prioritizes on teaching students the highest standards of academics and extends an opportunity to express their own unique gifts and talents.
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Weslaco ISD
As the right choice, Weslaco ISD delivers a complete educational experience grounded in creativity, synergy, problem-solving, and critical thinking that develops lifelong learners, confident leaders, and engaged citizens.
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Teacher Residency Partners
Edcouch-Elsa ISD
The mission of Edcouch-Elsa I.S.D. is to produce responsible graduates who can compete confidently in a dynamic global society by providing an individualized, nurturing educational foundation that draws strength from our community's spiritual roots and rich cultural heritage as we face the challenge of the new millennium.
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Harlingen CISD
Harlingen CISD will provide educational excellence for all students, cultivating college, career and workforce readiness, while providing students with choices for a meaningful and successful life.
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La Joya ISD
La Joya Independent School District is committed to providing Educational Excellence through rigor, relevance, relationships and personal responsibility. We are the integral part of learning where students become successful and productive contributors to our global society. We embrace, with passion, the commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability that will allow our students to imprint the world.
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Los Fresnos CISD
The mission of the Los Fresnos CISD Career and Technical Education Office is to empower students by providing them the opportunity to graduate college and career ready and be prepared for a lifetime of learning.
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Lyford CISD
Work Hard, Dream Big, Conquer The Future! Lyford CISD, in collaboration with families and the community is dedicated to graduating responsible student leaders prepared for today's realities and tomorrow's opportunities.
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McAllen ISD
The mission of the McAllen Independent School District is to educate all students to become lifelong learners and productive citizens in a global society through a program of educational excellence utilizing technology and actively involving parents and the community.
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Vanguard Academy
Vanguard Academy will sustain a partnership with parents and the community. Vanguard Academy will provide children “A Purpose in Life and A Reason for Learning” in a safe and friendly environment. Vanguard Academy’s purpose is to prepare students to be successful in their continuing education, to create positive learning habits and working ethics, to prepare students to be successful in their careers and to teach students to be responsible and respectful. Vanguard Academy will build a positive self-esteem and challenge students to be independent thinkers with good character. Vanguard Academy prioritizes on teaching students the highest standards of academics and extends an opportunity to express their own unique gifts and talents.