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2021 Virtual Fall Event:
A Series of EC Theme-based Workshops
Tuesday, October 12
Thank you for joining us for the ECP series of theme-based workshops.
PowerPoint presentations have been posted and are linked below each session.
PowerPoint presentations have been posted and are linked below each session.
Please note, that this year’s Early College Fall Convening was changed to a series of workshops from which you can pick and choose those most relevant to you. The pivot to workshops was to provide a more informal space for information sharing, questions, problem solving, and peer to peer conversations.
10:00 a.m.
P-TECH: The Pathway from Classroom to Career to a Stronger Economy
Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education Webinar
Host: Kara Miller, Editor and Host of Innovation Hub from WGBH and PRX
Learn more about the P-TECH model from national and state leaders from education and industry.
NOTE: This session is hosted by MBAE and you must register for this session (only) using their link (below).
11:00 a.m.
Creating a MA EC Faculty Network
Host/Speaker: Russell Olwell and Kirstie Dobbs, Merrimack College
Join us for a discussion on how to support MA Early College faculty including creating a statewide network/support group.
Noon
Brown Bag Office Hours:
Walking Through EC Annual Reports
Host: Rebekah Barr, DESE
Join us whether you received an extension to complete your program’s annual report, still have lingering questions, or would like to edit your submission. EC staff will be available to answer questions, help with technical details, and help problem solve.
1:00 p.m.
Statewide Educational Data Tools
Hosts: Nyal Fuentes and Kate Sandel
Programs are in need of doing both continuous assessment of EC programs as well as reflecting assessment of EC programs in larger context of what is happening at schools/colleges/districts and how EC is a game changer for their students. In this session, we will explore some of the tools available through DESE such as school profiles, EWIS, DART, FAFSA data.
2:00 p.m.
Transitioning to College
Hosts: Dr. Luvon Hudson and Dr. Jamisa Williams, NS4ed
Join us as we share our experiences in helping students transition to college after graduation from an early college program in North Carolina, followed by conversation and questions.