MA Early College Community of Practice

Archives – Designation Session Resources

It is important to note that session resources located on this archive page are from previous designation cycles. Early College Designation Applicants are welcome to access and use them. However, keep in mind that each cycle differs slightly and Early College Designation Applicants are required to adhere to the requirements for the current year’s designation cycle. 

FY2024 designation cycle

Part B Application Support for FY2024

NOTE: Part B sessions are listed below. However, to access recordings and slides, please log in to the Educator Portal and visit the Early College Designation Applicants’ group. 

january 9, 2024

MA Early College Designation session

december 12, 2023

MA Early College Designation session

november 28, 2023

MA Early College Designation session

November 14, 2023

MA Early College Designation session

October 31, 2023

MA Early College Designation session

October 17, 2023

MA Early College Designation session

Part A Application Support for FY2024

august 15, 2023

MA Early College Designation session

august 3, 2023

MA Early College Designation session

July 11, 2023

MA Early College Designation session

June 27, 2023

"structuring an effective planning team and establishing milestones"

June 13, 2023

"You've submitted your letter of intent. now what?"

may 2, 2023

MA Early College Designation Orientation

FY2023 designation cycle

As a result of the FY2023 Designation Cycle, we are excited to announce that nine programs were officially designated by the Early College Joint Committee at their March meeting. These new programs will add approximately 700 new Early College students in their first year of operation! 

Part B Application Support for FY2023

October 18, 2022

“prioritizing Part B tasks and required documents”

november 1, 2022

“fostering partnerships and mou development”

November 15, 2022

“through the lens of equitable access”

november 29, 2022

“curriculum alignment, masscore/ graduation requirements, and masstransfer”

december 13, 2022

“are you ready to submit Part B?”

Part A Application Support for FY2023

May 31, 2022

“Are you ready to apply for designation?”

JUNE 7, 2022

“You’ve submitted your Letter of Intent. Now what?”

June 14, 2022

“Examining Early College Program Logistics”

June 21, 2022

“Key Components of the Part A Application”

August 10, 2022

“Before you submit Part A”

Additional Resources from fy2022 Designation Cycle

Early College Designation applicants may find the materials below helpful as the Part A application did not have significant modifications from the SY2021 Designation Cycle.

Guiding Principles PLC Sessions for Part A Applicants:

May 18, 2021

Equitable Access

JUNE 1, 2021

Guided Academic Pathways

June 15, 2021

Enhanced Student Support

JUNE 29, 2021

Connection to Career

July 13, 2021

Effective Partnerships

Guiding Principles PLC Sessions for Part B Applicants:

October 19, 2021

Effective Partnerships

November 2, 2021

Equitable Access

November 16, 2021

Guided Academic Pathways

November 30, 2021

Enhanced Student Support & Connection to Career