Massachusetts Alliance for Early College

Early College University Hub

 The Alliance launched Early College University (ECU) in 2023 as part of our capacity building efforts, and to support Early College leaders in both the K-12 and higher education systems. 

Early College Fundamentals 03.2024 external update

Early College Fundamentals [LINK]

Early College Fundamentals is an at-your-fingertips source of Early College resources, tools, and templates. It will be updated regularly, with new information added as it is released. A few examples of what you’ll find include: an Introduction to Early College slide deck, tools created by the Alliance including a spreadsheet summarizing state funding opportunities for Early College programs, an Early College research and reading list and links to Early College information provided across state websites. 

SNAPSHOTS ON STUDENT SUPPORTS

How Early College Program Leaders Design, Refine and Deliver Robust Student Supports

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This series captures promising practices and creative approaches to providing robust student supports for students participating in Massachusetts’ designated Early College programs. The briefs are informed by interviews with more than a dozen education leaders who generously gave their time and thoughtful reflection.

Building a College-Going Culture

New Heights Charter School of Brockton

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A Team Approach to Student Supports

Lynn Public Schools

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Creating Lasting Community Support for Learners

Dearborn STEM Academy

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Offering Academic Support Through

Credentialed Near-Peer Tutors

Fitchburg State University

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Supporting Students’ Holistic Needs on Campus

Mount Wachusett Community College

Gardner Public Schools

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Using Multi-Tiered System of Supports to Structure

Supports for Early College Students

Fall River Public Schools

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Tools & Templates

These materials are designed to support high-quality planning and implementation in your Early College programs.

RECAP: Mount Wachusett Site Visit [LINK]

TOOL: Early College Budget Template [LINK]

TOOL: Providing Robust Student Supports [LINK]

INFORMATION: Available State Funding for Early College Programs in SY23-24

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To learn more about ECU and how to get involved, visit / return to the MA4EC website.