Past Events

Virtual Coffee Talk - Monday, November 10, 2025

Coffee Talk Recap: NACEP 2025, Hagerstown Community College

During this MDEA Coffee Talk, we had the pleasure of spotlighting Hagerstown Community College that shared valuable insights into the design and impact of its Early College Programs. The presentation offered a comprehensive look into how their programs are structured to support student success from high school through college transition.

Our discussion included the following key topics:

• Program Design & Structure

• Student Access & Equity

• Partnerships & Collaboration

• College & Career Readiness Alignment

• Data, Outcomes & Evaluation

We are grateful to Ms. Kaprece Smith for generously sharing her knowledge and experiences, offering a detailed overview of Hagerstown Community College's approach to dual enrollment and early college programming. 

If your institution would like to share the story of your dual or concurrent enrollment programs at an upcoming Coffee Talk, we invite you to reach out to us at mdea@nacep.org. We’re always eager to spotlight innovative practices and expand the dialogue around equitable early college access across Maryland.

Alliance leadership also shared highlights from the 2025 NACEP National Conference. It was great to reconnect and reflect on how Maryland continues to lead the way in dual enrollment and early college innovation. The explored:

• National Trends: Dual enrollment has become a core part of higher education access — 1 in 10 college students nationwide are now high school students.

• Research Insights: NACEP’s new Dual Enrollment by the Numbers report shows more than half of students participate through programs aligned with national best practices.

• Program Design: The Online, On Purpose framework emphasized the importance of intentional partnerships, student support, and engagement in virtual learning environments.

• Maryland Momentum: Maryland continues to make remarkable strides — seeing a 32% increase in dual enrollment participation from 2022–2023 to 2023–2024. This growth reflects the ongoing collaboration among our community colleges, school systems, and policy partners who are working together to make early college access a reality for more students across the state. 

If you are considering NACEP membership for the first time, please email mdea@nacep.org to learn more about the discount available for Maryland state chapter members. 

September Symposium - Friday, September 26, 2025

MDEA Hosts Inaugural In-Person Symposium at Howard Community College

The Maryland Dual Enrollment Alliance (MDEA) proudly hosted its first in-person symposium at Howard Community College’s Kahlert Foundation Complex, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s mission to advance dual and concurrent enrollment opportunities across the state.

More than 40 dual enrollment professionals from community colleges, school systems, and state agencies participated in a morning of learning, dialogue, and collaboration. The event featured presentations on Howard Community College’s Dual Enrollment model, an interactive “Hexa-logue” activity exploring local program structures, and a statewide panel discussion defining dual enrollment across Maryland. Attendees also received an informative update on ARTSYS and transfer pathways from the University System of Maryland team.

The symposium fostered rich conversation and actionable ideas for future collaboration among higher-education and K-12 partners. The success of this first in-person gathering underscores the value of shared learning and statewide partnership. MDEA looks forward to continuing the momentum through upcoming professional-development opportunities.

MDEA - September Symposium Presentations

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Virtual Coffee Talk - Monday, June 9, 2025

Coffee Talk Recap: Exploring Dual Enrollment, Early, and Middle College Models

During this MDEA Coffee Talk, we had the pleasure of spotlighting Prince George's Community College that shared valuable insights into the design and impact of its Dual Enrollment, Early College, and Middle College programs. Their presentation offered a comprehensive look into how their programs are structured to support student success from high school through college transition.

Our discussion included the following key topics:

• Program Design & Structure

• Student Access & Equity

• Partnerships & Collaboration

• College & Career Readiness Alignment

• Data, Outcomes & Evaluation

We are grateful to Dr. Johnnie Johnson, Mrs. Jasmine Jones Hopewell, and Ms. Tawanna Terry for generously sharing their knowledge and experiences, offering a detailed overview of their institution’s approach to dual enrollment and early college programming. 

If your institution would like to share the story of your dual or concurrent enrollment programs at an upcoming Coffee Talk, we invite you to reach out to us at mdea@nacep.org. We’re always eager to spotlight innovative practices and expand the dialogue around equitable early college access across Maryland.

Virtual Coffee Talk - Monday, April 14, 2025

On April 14, 2025, from 1 pm to 2 pm, MDEA hosted a Virtual Coffee Talk.   The event was open to all dual enrollment professionals.  Participants had the opportunity to meet MDEA executive board members, learn about MDEA membership, network, and provide feedback on how MDEA can assist them in navigating the dual enrollment landscape.

Kari Suderley, President of the New England Alliance for Concurrent Enrollment Programs (NEACEP) shared comments and invited participants to attend the NEACEP Annual Conference on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Middlesex Community College, Bedford, MA. Kari also drew our attention to the CCRC IPEDS data for dual enrollment. We are encouraged to review state data.

Participants shifted to a conversation on course transferability among dual enrollment students.  Information was shared about a Think Tank on the topic of Fostering a Thriving Transfer Culture at Community College. The event is being hosted by Transfer Nation.

MDEA membership is growing and is open to any organization or individual participating in the work regarding dual/concurrent enrollment within and alongside the state of Maryland or any organization or individual who provides support to students taking college classes while they are still enrolled in high school. Organizations could include government/state educational organizations and agencies, secondary and post-secondary institutions, non-profit organizations, and educational related businesses and organizations, which include small businesses. Click here to join MDEA today!