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EARLY COLLEGE DESIGNATION APPLICANTS
The resources on this page are designed to support Early College Designation Applicants
FY27 Official Designation EVENTS AND deadlines
- February 11, 2026 - Designation Orientation for New Programs, Part I - Click HERE to register.
- March 5, 2026 - Designation Orientation for New Programs, Part II - Click HERE to register.
- April 2026 - Required Commitment Form due via Alchemer (link coming soon!)
- May 2026 - Planning Phase Invitations/Welcome Letters
- June 2026 - Leadership Meeting
- Summer/Fall 2026 - Program Design Development and Support
- December 2026 - Program Design Plans Due
- March 2027 - Initial Designation Approvals
- Fall 2027 - Approved Programs Launch
For information about the FY27 Designation Cycle and Process, click the button below. (This information is primarily for new programs: prospective partnerships with a new, non-Designated K12 school, including IHEs with Designated programs adding a new K12 partner. Information for those seeking to expand their K12 program or add an IHE partner is forthcoming.)
FY27 Early college designation resources
Readiness Checklist
This resource can be used to guide initial discussions between K12 and IHE prospective partners, ideally before completing the Commitment Form.
2026-27 Early College Commitment Form
Submission of this form is required to participate in the Early College Designation Planning Phase. (Link coming soon!)
early college Designation Applicant Events
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Are You Ready to Start the Planning Process? (Part 2 of the New Designation Process - Introductory Webinar Series)
DESE's Office of Early College is hosting an introductory webinar focused on the new Designation Process. The session will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at [...]
