MA Early College Community of Practice

MASSACHUSETTS EARLY COLLEGE Community of Practice Resource Site

Massachusetts Early College provides a structured program of study and supports that increases college success and career readiness while prioritizing students historically underserved in higher education.

Pathway2Careers, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Schools and Department of Higher Education, provides technical assistance, coaching, and resources for Massachusetts Early College designees, applicants, and prospective applicants. You will find information about upcoming events, designation criteria and requirements, the application process, past event materials, Early College resources specific to the Commonwealth, and many other supportive resources and tools on this resource site.

Upcoming Events

09 Oct

SIMS Support Office Hours

10/09/2025    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
October 2025 SIMS opens 10/1/25, with a certification (final) deadline of 10/24/2025​ Live Early College data reporting support office hours - mark your calendars! Tuesday, October [...]
15 Oct

Early College Planning Grant FC 0461 - Option B - Alchemer Survey Due

10/15/2025    
12:00 am
Option B — 461B: Pre-Planning for Program Designation This funding opportunity is available for potential partnerships seeking their first Early College Designation. Eligible programs must [...]
15 Oct

SIMS Support Office Hours

10/15/2025    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
October 2025 SIMS opens 10/1/25, with a certification (final) deadline of 10/24/2025​ Live Early College data reporting support office hours - mark your calendars! Tuesday, October [...]
16 Oct

SIMS Support Office Hours

10/16/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
October 2025 SIMS opens 10/1/25, with a certification (final) deadline of 10/24/2025​ Live Early College data reporting support office hours - mark your calendars! Tuesday, October [...]
20 Oct

SIMS Support Office Hours

10/20/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
October 2025 SIMS opens 10/1/25, with a certification (final) deadline of 10/24/2025​ Live Early College data reporting support office hours - mark your calendars! Tuesday, October [...]
21 Oct

SIMS Support Office Hours

10/21/2025    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
October 2025 SIMS opens 10/1/25, with a certification (final) deadline of 10/24/2025​ Live Early College data reporting support office hours - mark your calendars! Tuesday, October [...]
21 Oct

Touchpoint Tuesday Meeting

10/21/2025    
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us bi-monthly for Touchpoint Tuesday Meetings. Content in these informational meetings is intended for designated Early College Programs, although anyone is welcome to attend. [...]
22 Oct

SIMS Support Office Hours

10/22/2025    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
October 2025 SIMS opens 10/1/25, with a certification (final) deadline of 10/24/2025​ Live Early College data reporting support office hours - mark your calendars! Tuesday, October [...]
31 Oct

All Summer FY26 FERs Due in GEM$

10/31/2025    
All Day
Questions? Email Cashay Grant-Woods.
31 Oct

Early College Planning Grant Applications Due in GEM$

10/31/2025    
5:00 pm
Option A — 461A: Planning for Program Designation This funding opportunity supports programs seeking their first Early College Designation in partnership with a K-12 secondary [...]
04 Nov

Touchpoint Tuesday Meeting

11/04/2025    
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us bi-monthly for Touchpoint Tuesday Meetings. Content in these informational meetings is intended for designated Early College Programs, although anyone is welcome to attend. [...]

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