Early College Services

Unlock Greater Student Access to Earned College Credit

Our consulting services are designed to strengthen early college pathways by maximizing student access to earned credit. Key areas of high school support include:

Strategic Master Schedule Planning – Aligning key academic and occupational courses with college certificates and degree pathways.
Credit-Bearing Industry Certifications – Identifying opportunities for students to earn industry-recognized credentials that translate to college credit.
Instructor Qualification Assessment – Conducting an inventory of credentialed instructors to support program expansion.
Optimized Seat Time Calculation – Ensuring students receive earned credit through course completion requirements.
Course Designation Review – Expanding access to weighted grades through strategic course designation.
Admissions and Readiness Planning – Providing resources and timelines to enhance student preparedness.
Flexible Modality Solutions – Addressing instructional gaps through innovative course delivery options.
Stakeholder Professional Development – Equipping internal teams with the knowledge to support program success.
Comprehensive Communication Strategy – Engaging both internal and external stakeholders for seamless program implementation.
Sustainable Financial Planning – Leveraging funding sources to minimize student costs and maximize program impact.

Let’s work together to create a seamless, equitable pathway for students to earn college credit while in high school. Contact us today to explore how we can support your early college initiatives.

Stage 1:
Exploration

Assess school goals and needs while identifying gaps in existing early college credit opportunities for academic and occupational courses. Explore innovative approaches to expand access and establish baseline data sources.

Audience: Executive leadership and key stakeholders to evaluate needs, risks, and contextual factors.

Stage 2:
Installation

Designate key personnel for implementation, develop data collection methods and protocols, and ensure access to timely training. Provide ongoing opportunities for stakeholders to learn and apply innovative early college strategies.

Stage 3:
Initial Implementation

Launch a dedicated implementation team to execute new or refined early college strategies. Provide just-in-time support, schedule regular check-ins for guidance and adjustments, and collect data to assess the impact of the innovation.

Stage 4:
Full Implementation

Early adopters take on leadership roles as at least 50% of stakeholders integrate early college innovations. Continuously review project data, assess progress, and make necessary adjustments to ensure sustained student access to earned credit, even amid institutional changes.

The implementation stages were developed by the Active Implementation Research Network. These stages are not linear. Consultation services are intended to meet clients wherever they are in the stages of implementation with the goal to develop a strategy to (1) increase early college student access to academic course credit that applies to college certificates and/or degrees, and (2) increase early college student access to occupational course credit that applies to college certificates and/or degrees.

Survey of Training Topics

Our workshops and trainings are designed to support the implementation of a robust early college program, focusing on building strong partnerships between high schools and regional community colleges. These trainings are customizable to address the specific interests and needs of each client, ensuring a tailored approach that aligns with your institution's goals. See the sample list of workshops listed below.

Improving Access to High Value General Education Credit for Early College Students

Audience

Community College Early College Program Administrators, Academic Deans, and Department Chairs
High School Administrators (persons responsible for high school schedules, curriculum specialists, and department chairs)

Description

General Education courses form the foundation of transferable college curricula, meeting both ABOR university requirements and associate degree completion standards, while also aligning with high school graduation criteria. In this session, participants will explore strategies to enhance early college programs, focusing on increasing student access to high-value general education credit through dual and concurrent enrollment. By refining these strategies, we can help students maximize their academic pathways and accelerate their journey to degree completion.

Should I (or my child) earn college credit in high school?

Audience

High School Students
High School Guardians
High School Counselors

Description

High school students have numerous opportunities to earn college credit that can transfer to universities or apply toward community college certificates and degrees, many of which prepare students for high-demand, high-wage careers. In this session, we will provide you with the essential information needed to make informed decisions about class selection, AP exams, and early college programs. Learn how these pathways can enhance career opportunities while reducing education costs, ensuring a smarter, more efficient approach to higher education.

Strengthening Early College Occupational Programs of Study

Audience

High School CTE Directors and Program Leads
Community College Occupational Deans, Department Chairs, and Program Directors

Description

This session focuses on developing and enhancing early college programs of study that allow high school students to make meaningful progress toward earning occupational certificates and degrees. Participants will explore strategies to align high school curricula with community college offerings, creating seamless pathways that equip students with the skills and credentials needed for high-demand careers.

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