2025 Early College Summit

Embark on a transformative journey exploring North Carolina's cutting-edge social-emotional learning (SEL) initiatives aligned with the Next Generation Early College framework.  This session delves into the collaborative efforts of state-level teams, district and school communities, and grassroots alliances in equipping educators and students with essential future-ready skills.  Throughout the session, attendees will engage with practical tools and resources that can be immediately incorporated into their professional practice.  Join us in this collaborative exploration of SEL's pivotal role in shaping the future of education in North Carolina.

This session will present findings from comprehensive analyses on the Early College High School model, highlighting extracurricular participation and academic rigor outcomes.  Using data from a longitudinal study conducted by SERVE Center at UNC-G, RTI International, and RAND, we will explore the unique impacts of ECHS programs on students' extracurricular engagement, classroom experiences, and homework.  Participants will engage with the research findings through interactive discussions.  These discussions will focus on understanding the differences between early colleges and traditional high school in these areas and the implications for program implementation and equity.