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MASSACHUSETTS DESIGNATED EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAMS

The resources on this page are designed to support Designated Early College Programs

Designated Early College Program Events

29 Sep

Annual Reports Due on September 30

09/29/2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
The Early College Annual Report is available on Alchemer. Annual reports will be accepted no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 30, 2025. Please stay in communication with our office.  [...]
30 Sep

Annual Reports Due on September 30

09/30/2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
The Early College Annual Report is available on Alchemer. Annual reports will be accepted no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 30, 2025. Please stay in communication with our office.  [...]
02 Oct

Early College Data Reporting: Training and Office Hours

10/02/2025    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
​Live Early College Data Reporting Training (Highly recommended for new programs!)​​ Thursday, 10/2/25 9:30 – 10:30 AM​ Office Hours 10:30 – 11:00 AM​ Zoom link to attend, [...]
07 Oct

SIMS Support Office Hours

10/07/2025    
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 [...]
07 Oct

Touchpoint Tuesday Meeting

10/07/2025    
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. [...]

SPOTLIGHT ON...

The Early College Joint Committee awarded Early College Designation to these programs in the most recent cycle of designations:

  • Argosy Collegiate Charter School and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
  • Attleboro High School and Bristol Community College
  • Avon Middle High School and Quincy College
  • Beverly High School and North Shore Community College
  • Billerica Memorial High School and the University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • B.M.C. Durfee High School (Fall River Public School) and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
  • Brockton High School and Bridgewater State University
  • Brockton High School and Massasoit Community College
  • Clinton High School, Mount Wachusett Community College, and Fitchburg State University
  • David Prouty High School (Spencer East Brookfield Regional School District) and Worcester State University
  • Emergence Academy (Springfield Empowerment Zone) and Worcester State University
  • Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Boston Public Schools) and Bunker Hill Community College
  • High School of Commerce (Springfield Public Schools) and Worcester State University
  • John J. Duggan Academy (Springfield Empowerment Zone) and American International College
  • Margarita Muniz Academy (Boston Public Schools) and the University of Massachusetts Boston
  • Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School and Middlesex Community College
  • Methuen High School and the University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • New Bedford High School and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
  • Pittsfield High School and Berkshire Community College
  • TechBoston Academy (Boston Public Schools) and the University of Massachusetts Boston

Congratulations to each of these programs! We are excited to welcome them to our Community of Practice!

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