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PROSPECTIVE EARLY COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS
The resources on this page are designed to support prospective Early College partnerships.
FY27 Official Designation EVENTS AND deadlines
- February 11, 2026 - Designation Orientation for New Programs, Part I
- March 5, 2026 - Designation Orientation for New Programs, Part II
- NEW - Deadline Extended to May 1, 2026 - Required Commitment Form due via Alchemer
- May 2026 - Planning Phase Invitations/Welcome Letters
- June 16, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. - 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
early college Designation Planning Phase Events
16
Jun
FY27 Early College Designation Leadership Meeting for District Superintendents and College Presidents
This meeting, held separately from the designation session series, is intended to provide an overview of the Early College Designation process and criteria to administrators, [...]
18
Aug
PL Session 1: Partnering for Equitable Access (Required)
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning and optional coaching workshop sessions.
01
Sep
Planning Phase Coaching Workshop (optional)
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional coaching workshops.
15
Sep
PL Session 2: Scaffolded Pathways for Success (Required)
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional coaching workshops.
29
Sep
Planning Phase Coaching Workshop (optional)
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional coaching workshops.
13
Oct
PL Session 3: Supporting Every Student (required)
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional coaching workshops.
27
Oct
Planning Phase Coaching Workshop (optional)
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional coaching workshops.
10
Nov
PL Session 4: Evaluation & Systems for Results (required)
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional coaching workshops.
17
Nov
Planning Phase Coaching Workshop (optional)
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional coaching workshops.
01
Dec
Webinar: Are You Ready to Submit? (required)
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional coaching workshops.
