RTI International will host the 2026 Early College Summit on June 9–10, 2026 at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, NC. This two-day event for early college leaders and program teams will focus on research-based early college and dual enrollment strategies to improve practice and support student success in rigorous learning environments. The Summit is designed so that veteran and new early college practitioners and college partners can collaborate to learn and share expertise to improve learning and student outcomes. Join us as we strengthen our capabilities to empower learners for future ready success!
Financial well-being is a critical component of student success, yet many students navigate college without the knowledge or tools to make informed financial decisions that can shape their future. This session will explore why financial education matters and how early college leaders can play a role in closing that gap. We’ll review the value of a strong financial education program that offers both a platform and thoughtful curriculum and how it can make a meaningful difference for students. Key areas will include foundational concepts, saving and budgeting, credit and debit, and specialized planning tools that support students throughout their financial journey. Attendees will gain a closer look at Truliant’s financial education program and platform, Money Bright, as a practical example in action.
How do we embrace AI in the classroom without letting it replace student thinking? This session shares a practical, classroom-ready model for “human-first, AI-enhanced” learning. Participants will see how to redesign assignments so students use AI to deepen understanding, not bypass it. We’ll explore scaffolded prompts, transparency routines, AI-use levels, and assessment strategies that preserve rigor, voice, and academic integrity. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use templates, a course integration roadmap, and concrete examples that help students become AI-literate, ethical, and workforce-ready learners.
Activating Excellence introduces a structured, high-impact instructional model that integrates collaborative protocols into daily classroom practice. Participants will explore how Rally Coach, Math Stations, Station Rotation, Jigsaw, and Numbered Heads Together align with the Essential Practice Framework to increase engagement, accountability, and academic rigor. This session demonstrates how structured routines reduce teacher overload while meeting diverse learning needs. Educators will leave with practical strategies to scaffold content-area literacy through gradual release, creating organized, student-centered classrooms where learners actively process, apply, and teach content to one another.
I am a dedicated high school math teacher currently teaching Math 1,2 at Duplin Early College High School. Since August 2024, I have been committed to creating a classroom environment where students feel supported, challenged, and capable of success. I believe all students can grow... Read More →
Felicia Beddingfield has a diverse work background expertise as an Executive Director over a domestic violence & rape crisis center advocating for survivors of violence (primarily women and children) in the court room, in the schools, and community, as a member of the Governor’s... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm EDT Salem 3B
