From College Now (40+ years old) to Future Ready NYC (3 years old), New York City Public Schools - in collaboration with a multitude of college partners - has created transformative opportunities for students to have access not only to post-secondary education in high school but also a number of ways to deeply explore career interests.  This session will showcase how the Office of Student Pathways works to support over 500 middle and high schools to ensure all students are prepared for a of post-secondary options.

NYU SPS is paving a clearer path from high school to college to the workforce.  Join this session to learn how NYU SPS's Launching Leaders Early College model is increasing access to free, early college credits for NY students with disproportionately less access to higher education and mid- to high-wage careers.

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.

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.