MA Early College Community of Practice

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EARLY COLLEGE DESIGNATION APPLICANTS

Early College Planning Grant (FC 461) is now available on the DESE Grants Management website and accessible in the GEM$ system.

The resources on this page are designed to support Early College Designation Applicants

FY26 Official Designation EVENTS AND deadlines

early college Designation Applicant Events

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.
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 [...]
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.
19 Nov

P2C Part B Office Hours

11/19/2025    
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 [...]
20 Nov

P2C Part B Office Hours

11/20/2025    
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 [...]

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