MA Early College Community of Practice

Design Principles

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Under the Early College Designation put forth by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education (BHE) and Board of Elementary & Secondary Education (BESE), approved designated early college programs in Massachusetts will align with the following design principles:

 

Icon showing balanced scale1. Equitable Access

targeting underrepresented students in higher education

 

Icon showing balanced scale2. Guided Academic Pathways

that are well integrated and aligned with college and career

 

Icon showing balanced scale3. Enhanced Student Support

in both academics and advising

 

Icon showing balanced scale4. Connection to Career

through workplace and experiential learning experiences

 

Icon showing balanced scale5. Effective Partnerships

between high schools and colleges

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