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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, those pursuing designation, and prospective partnerships. You will find information about upcoming events, designation criteria and requirements, the phased designation process, Early College resources specific to the Commonwealth, and many other supportive resources and tools on this resource site.

Upcoming Events

13 Oct

PL Session 3: Supporting Every Student​ (required)

10/13/2026    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional support workshops. The first hour of the session is required. The [...]
13 Oct

Touchpoint Tuesday Meeting

10/13/2026    
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. [...]
14 Oct

Early College Data Reporting (for K-12 and IHE designated partnerships)

10/14/2026    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
The live training sessions below cover the EC data highlights from SIMS (K12), SCS (K12), and HEIRS (public higher ed) data systems. The open office [...]
14 Oct

Early College Data Reporting Support Office Hours (for K-12 and IHE designated partnerships)

10/14/2026    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Open office hours are provided as an optional time for program-specific questions and support related to Early College Data Reporting. Early College Data Reporting Support [...]
15 Oct

Early College Data Reporting Support Office Hours (for K-12 and IHE designated partnerships)

10/15/2026    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Open office hours are provided as an optional time for program-specific questions and support related to Early College Data Reporting. Early College Data Reporting Support [...]
21 Oct

Early College Data Reporting Support Office Hours (for K-12 and IHE designated partnerships)

10/21/2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Open office hours are provided as an optional time for program-specific questions and support related to Early College Data Reporting. Early College Data Reporting Support [...]
22 Oct

Early College Data Reporting Support Office Hours (for K-12 and IHE designated partnerships)

10/22/2026    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Open office hours are provided as an optional time for program-specific questions and support related to Early College Data Reporting. Early College Data Reporting Support [...]
27 Oct

Planning Phase Support Workshop (optional)

10/27/2026    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional support workshops. Support Workshops are from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
27 Oct

Touchpoint Tuesday Meeting

10/27/2026    
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. [...]
31 Oct

Last Opportunity to Request Reimbursement for FY27 Summer Grants

10/31/2026    
5:00 pm
Questions? Contact Cashay Grant-Woods, DESE Fiscal Manager.
10 Nov

PL Session 4: Evaluation & Systems for Results​ (required)

11/10/2026    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional coaching workshops. The first hour of the session is required. The [...]
10 Nov

Touchpoint Tuesday Meeting

11/10/2026    
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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