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MASSACHUSETTS DESIGNATED EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAMS

The resources on this page are designed to support Designated Early College Programs

Designated Early College Program Events

04 Nov

Touchpoint Tuesday Meeting

11/04/2025    
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us bi-monthly for Touchpoint Tuesday Meetings. Content in these informational meetings is intended for designated Early College Programs, although anyone is welcome to attend. [...]
07 Nov

Early College Planning Grant (FC 461B) due in GEM$

Option B — 461B: Pre-Planning for Program Designation This funding opportunity is available for potential partnerships seeking their first Early College Designation. Eligible programs must [...]
13 Nov

Working Group Meeting

11/13/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join current Massachusetts Early College practitioners from 10:00 a.m. to noon to discuss best practices for supporting and advising Early College students. Hear from guest [...]
18 Nov

Touchpoint Tuesday Meeting

11/18/2025    
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us bi-monthly for Touchpoint Tuesday Meetings. Content in these informational meetings is intended for designated Early College Programs, although anyone is welcome to attend. [...]
09 Dec

Touchpoint Tuesday Meeting

12/09/2025    
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us bi-monthly for Touchpoint Tuesday Meetings. Content in these informational meetings is intended for designated Early College Programs, although anyone is welcome to attend. [...]

SPOTLIGHT ON...

The Early College Joint Committee awarded Early College Designation to these programs in the most recent cycle of designations:

  • Argosy Collegiate Charter School and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
  • Attleboro High School and Bristol Community College
  • Avon Middle High School and Quincy College
  • Beverly High School and North Shore Community College
  • Billerica Memorial High School and the University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • B.M.C. Durfee High School (Fall River Public School) and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
  • Brockton High School and Bridgewater State University
  • Brockton High School and Massasoit Community College
  • Clinton High School, Mount Wachusett Community College, and Fitchburg State University
  • David Prouty High School (Spencer East Brookfield Regional School District) and Worcester State University
  • Emergence Academy (Springfield Empowerment Zone) and Worcester State University
  • Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Boston Public Schools) and Bunker Hill Community College
  • High School of Commerce (Springfield Public Schools) and Worcester State University
  • John J. Duggan Academy (Springfield Empowerment Zone) and American International College
  • Margarita Muniz Academy (Boston Public Schools) and the University of Massachusetts Boston
  • Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School and Middlesex Community College
  • Methuen High School and the University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • New Bedford High School and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
  • Pittsfield High School and Berkshire Community College
  • TechBoston Academy (Boston Public Schools) and the University of Massachusetts Boston

Congratulations to each of these programs! We are excited to welcome them to our Community of Practice!

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