2025 Early College Summit

The Perkins V, Career & Technical Education Act supports programs that bridge high school and postsecondary education to prepare students for careers in various fields.  This session will explore the elements for colleges to strengthen their 9-14 pathways while expanding enrollment opportunities and increasing completion rates.  Discussion topics will include information on expanding Career and College Promise pathways, credit for prior learning, dual-credit, articulation agreements, work-based learning, career advising, career coaching, and much more!

This session will encourage educators to rethink traditional selection criteria for early college high school admissions, broadening definitions of student potential.  We will critically examine how reliance on narrow indicators like test scores and GPA may perpetuate inequities and overlook students with diverse strengths.  Participants will explore alternative, holistic models that incorporate socio-emotional skills, creativity, resilience, and passion for learning.  The session will highlight how such approaches can increase access to early college programs for underrepresented or marginalized students, fostering more equitable opportunities for all.

The power of any network lies in building strong connections among members. During this role-alike networking session, join peers and colleagues to connect around role-alike discussion of topics important to your work in the early college ecosystem through a facilitated networking conversation.