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

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 Application (FC 461A) 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

Early College Designation Part B Application Support Session

11/04/2025    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Learn more and register for Early College Designation Part B Application Support Session by clicking HERE.
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. [...]
05 Nov

DESE Office of Early College Office Hours

11/05/2025 - 01/30/2026    
12:00 am
The Office of Early College is available to assist applicants throughout the designation process. To schedule a dedicated time slot with Danielle Wheeler, Director of [...]
05 Nov

P2C Part B Office Hours

11/05/2025    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Scheduled office hours are offered twice a week: Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 9:00-10:00 a.m. beginning November 5, 2025. To sign up for [...]
06 Nov

P2C Part B Office Hours

11/06/2025    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Scheduled office hours are offered twice a week: Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 9:00-10:00 a.m. beginning November 5, 2025. To sign up for [...]
07 Nov

Early College Planning Grant (FC 461B) due in GEM$

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 [...]
12 Nov

P2C Part B Office Hours

11/12/2025    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Scheduled office hours are offered twice a week: Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 9:00-10:00 a.m. beginning November 5, 2025. To sign up for [...]
13 Nov

P2C Part B Office Hours

11/13/2025    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Scheduled office hours are offered twice a week: Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 9:00-10:00 a.m. beginning November 5, 2025. To sign up for [...]
13 Nov

Working Group Meeting

11/13/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join current Massachusetts Early College practitioners from 10:00 a.m. to noon to discuss best practices for supporting and advising Early College students. Hear from guest [...]
18 Nov

Early College Designation Part B Application Support Session

11/18/2025    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Learn more and register for Early College Designation Part B Application Support Session by clicking HERE.

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