The materials on this page were developed in collaboration with the Center for the Future of Arizona. Most resources are licensed under Creative Commons, allowing users to share, reuse, and modify them. The license requires retaining the same license type and restricts commercial use. For support in developing or refining early college programs, contact Level Up Education Pathways Consulting.
This minor shift improves the college-going mindset, student access, and academic records.
This timeline guides users through seasonal approaches to earl college planning.
A quick reference guide that leverages three meta-majors for early college planning and high school student registration.Â
This document provides recommendations for early college program implementation to increase student access to strategic general education credit that applies to a wide range of college degrees. The strategies rely on dual or concurrent enrollments and/or prior learning assessment through Advanced Placement and other nationally recognized exams. The content has been contextualized for Arizona, however, the guidelines may be adapted to programs in other states.
High School Prior Approval College Course Credit
High School Prior Approval Pre-approved Course List
High School Student Progress Letter
High School Student College Acceptance Letter
This guide leverages meta-majors for student advisement and education planning.
Presentation style asset for general education student advisement and education planning.
The resources below include a narrative, appendices, and quick reference guide for developing early college pathways in occupational areas. These program of study include academic and occupational aspects of degree programs. The strategy elevates prior learning assessment from work-based certificates and stackable credentials for students to gain employable skills while building momentum towards certificate and/or degree completion.
Mature early college programs consistently provide student access to earned credit regardless of the annual pool of qualified dual enrollment instructors. This document provides recommendations to improve consistent course offerings with dual and concurrent enrollment practices and strategic scheduling. The assets below may be used to facilitate processes for instructor recruitment and processing.
This quick reference guide includes the minimum criteria for instructors teaching occupational or academic courses. It also models for courses scheduling.