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SUMMARY:Pre-Summit Study Visits (Separate Registration)
DESCRIPTION:Join us a day ahead of the Summit for an engaging day of professional learning and networking as we visit two local early college high schools.
CATEGORIES:STUDY VISIT
LOCATION:Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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SUMMARY:Summit Pre-Registration
DESCRIPTION:Those arriving on Monday\, June 8th&nbsp\;are welcome to pick up their nametags and summit materials at the registration table in the Benton Convention Center foyer.
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LOCATION:Salem Foyer\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Exploration
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LOCATION:Salem Foyer\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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SUMMARY:Registration & Breakfast
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LOCATION:Salem Foyer\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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DTSTART:20260609T130000Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Session & Keynote
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LOCATION:Salem 2 Ballroom\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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SUMMARY:Transition & Exhibit Exploration
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LOCATION:Salem Foyer\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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SUMMARY:Instructional Advancement through Inquiry
DESCRIPTION:Educators and instructional leaders are invited to reflect on Innovation Early College's journey of cultivating faculty capacity to create a school-wide culture of student-inquiry. In this session\, participants will develop a shared understanding of high-level inquiry as sustained investigation with increased student agency\, examine how intentional development of a common language and exemplars builds teacher capacity\, apply a practical observation tool to support inquiry-based instructional growth\, and examine how inquiry-based instruction advances core Early College outcomes\, including student agency\, persistence\, postsecondary readiness\, and credit attainment.\n\nPresentation Slide Deck
CATEGORIES:INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTION
LOCATION:Salem 3C\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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SUMMARY:The role of students in measuring and monitoring their own growth
DESCRIPTION:Student performance rightfully consumes us\, but as state tests have fallen away from certain subject areas (and the data that came with them)\, how do we measure and track growth?&nbsp\; What is a student's role in that processs?&nbsp\; I have done my best to investigate best practices and have started exploring ways to help students monitor their growth in the hopes of starting a cycle of empowerment and reflection.&nbsp\; \n\n
CATEGORIES:INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTION
LOCATION:Salem 3A\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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SUMMARY:Building a College-Going Culture by Making College the Expectation\, Not the Exception
DESCRIPTION:This session highlights the impact of early college exposure and how one Massachusetts school fostered a college-going culture for students\, staff\, and families. New Heights Charter School of Brockton has expanded early college access\, with over 50% of graduates earning an associate degree while in high school and nearly all earning at least 12 college credits. Serving a culturally diverse community\, the school created an accessible and equitable early college model that instills in ALL students the belief that they are college-bound from day one. Join this session to explore best practices for building a supportive college-going culture.
CATEGORIES:LEADERSHIP
LOCATION:Salem 1A\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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SUMMARY:Pour Over and Problem-Solving
DESCRIPTION:This "Pour Over and Problem-Solving" coffee chat combines hands-on coffee brewing demonstrations with critical dialogue to explore how to thoughtfully integrate technology while prioritizing timeless human values. Attendees will engage in conversation on topics from mindful tech usage to human-centered design\, gaining ideas to leverage technology ethically and foster more enriching interpersonal experiences.\n\n
CATEGORIES:LEADERSHIP
LOCATION:Salem 2 Ballroom\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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SUMMARY:Bucking the Trend: Increasing Dual Enrollment in a World of Declining High School Populations
DESCRIPTION:In upstate New York\, as with many parts of the country\, public school enrollment has dropped 5-10% over the past decade. This session will highlight how Hudson Valley Community College defied the odds\, achieving a 62% increase in annual dual enrollment over the past five years while transforming the DE experience for high school students. HVCC's College in the High School Program serves as a model for embedding holistic advising and student support directly into all aspects of the enrollment process. Attendees will get an inside look at how HVCC works with its 30+ district partners to provide 1-on-1 advisement opportunities\, develop degree pathways specific to each school's student interests\, and streamline every step of the enrollment process using the Canusia platform. The result? A sharp increase in program enrollment\, improved credit completion\, and expanded degree attainment for Dual Enrollment students.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:PARTNERSHIPS
LOCATION:Winston 1A\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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SUMMARY:Leveraging the Power of Student Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Slide Deck:&nbsp\;https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FQIpxTB6JqQVxCQ99um_qQnQVm3FowPJJa25541TCEY/edit?usp=sharing\n\nAre you ready to help your students become the leaders they were made to be? \n\nWe believe students are ready for more! More responsibility\, more opportunity for impact\, and more ownership of the school environment. \n\nThe key to leveraging the power of student leadership lies in inspiring our students to believe they can lead\, equipping them with research based leadership skills\, and empowering them to lead within their school community. \n\nWe will reflect on case studies of how 3 schools across 3 states have done that during the 2025-2026 school year.\n\nYou'll also get to experience 2 of our signature leadership development activities which you can use to cultivate leadership among your students!
CATEGORIES:PARTNERSHIPS
LOCATION:Salem 1C\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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SUMMARY:Future Ready Dual Enrollment Strategy: Lessons from Early College
DESCRIPTION:Dual enrollment participation is growing\, yet access and outcomes remain uneven\, especially for students who can benefit most from a clear\, supported pathway into college and careers. Early colleges offer a proven model for how strong partnerships\, defined pathways\, and integrated supports can drive student success. Using North Carolina's Career and College Promise (CCP) program as context\, this panel will explore how school and district leaders can apply these lessons to build a coordinated\, strategic portfolio of dual enrollment options where early colleges and other models work together to expand opportunity and improve outcomes for all students.
CATEGORIES:RESEARCH POLICY & IMPACT
LOCATION:Winston 3B\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:From Potential to Pathways: Redefining student success at WAAT
DESCRIPTION:How can schools better prepare students for life beyond graduation? In this session\, participants will explore Wilson Academy of Applied Technology's (WAAT) innovative pathway-driven learning model designed to address common challenges such as career uncertainty\, skill gaps\, and limited real-world exposure.\n\nAttendees will learn how WAAT integrates personalized learning tracks\, student voice and choice\, and real-world experiences into the school day. The session will highlight how pathways connect students’ interests to academic coursework\, skill development\, and future college and career opportunities.\n\nParticipants will also examine the role of educators as mentors and industry connectors\, explore strategies for measuring student success beyond traditional metrics\, and consider how this model can be adapted and scaled across diverse school settings. Through an interactive activity\, attendees will apply the pathway framework to real student profiles\, gaining practical insights for implementation in their own contexts.
CATEGORIES:STUDENT SUPPORTS
LOCATION:Salem 3B\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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SUMMARY:From the Ground Up: Reinventing Early College for Sustainable Success
DESCRIPTION:Early College programs are often born out of bold vision—but sustaining that vision\, revamping a struggling program\, or restarting one that has lost momentum requires intentional leadership\, strategic culture-building\, and collective ownership from both administrators and teachers.From the Ground Up explores what it truly takes to build\, rebuild\, or reinvent an Early College program. Drawing on real-world experiences from program launch\, redesign\, and renewal\, this session will walk participants through the foundational work that must happen when a program is starting fresh—or starting over. Attendees will examine how clarity of purpose\, aligned systems\, and strong relationships can transform an Early College from a collection of good intentions into a thriving\, student-centered model.Participants will leave with practical strategies principals and teachers can use immediately to stabilize\, strengthen\, and sustain Early College programs—whether they are opening their doors for the first time or reimagining what success should look like moving forward.
CATEGORIES:STUDENT SUPPORTS
LOCATION:Winston 3C\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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SUMMARY:It’s Not Just One More Thing – It’s EVERYTHING: Aligning Connections\, MTSS\, and Personal Adult Advocacy to Support Every Early College Student
DESCRIPTION:Early Colleges offer both a powerful opportunity and a complex challenge: ensuring every student is truly known\, supported\, and monitored across four years and multiple college pathways. At Challenger\, we meet this challenge through a cohesive support system that intentionally aligns our Connections seminar course\, MTSS\, and Personal Adult Advocate (PAA) model. Connections is a credit-bearing course taken every semester\, designed with a tiered curriculum that builds college-ready and life-ready skills while monitoring academic and social-emotional growth. Each student is paired with a Personal Adult Advocate from before ninth grade through graduation\, creating continuity\, mentorship\, and proactive intervention. This session explores how this integrated model strengthens equity\, reduces fragmentation\, and ensures no student slips through the cracks.
CATEGORIES:STUDENT SUPPORTS
LOCATION:Salem 1B\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Comprehensive School Counseling Through Collaborative Planning in Early/Middle College Programs
DESCRIPTION:This session demonstrates how Early/Middle College counselors from three campuses established a structured collaborative model to strengthen their Comprehensive School Counseling Programs (CSCPs). Participants will learn strategies for planning annual counseling goals\, aligning programming to student needs\, streamlining graduation audits\, and developing shared tools\, calendars\, and procedures across school sites. Through interactive work sessions\, counselors will explore methods for increasing program efficiency\, building shared understanding\, and ensuring consistent student support in specialized early college environments. This session demonstrates how Early/Middle College counselors from three campuses established a structured collaborative model to strengthen their Comprehensive School Counseling Programs (CSCPs). Participants will learn strategies for planning annual counseling goals\, aligning programming to student needs\, streamlining graduation audits\, and developing shared tools\, calendars\, and procedures across school sites. Through interactive work sessions\, counselors will explore methods for increasing program efficiency\, building shared understanding\, and ensuring consistent student support in specialized early college environments.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:STUDENT SUPPORTS
LOCATION:Winston 3A\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Special Greetings
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LOCATION:Salem 2 Ballroom\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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SUMMARY:Empowering Future Ready Learners with Global A.C.T.I.O.N.
DESCRIPTION:Future readiness requires more than academic proficiency. Students must be able to navigate diverse cultures\, collaborate across differences\, apply learning in authentic contexts\, and lead with curiosity and confidence.\n\n• MCP builds independence\, mastery\, and ownership.\n• Global Education expands students’ perspectives and cultural competence.\n• Experiential Learning connects classroom learning to real‑world challenges.\n• A.C.T.I.O.N. provides the schoolwide culture and habits that sustain these practices.\n• The Portrait of a Graduate defines the competencies students develop through this ecosystem.\n\nThis session helps educators envision how these elements work together to empower early college students academically\, socially\, and globally.
CATEGORIES:INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTION
LOCATION:Winston 3A\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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SUMMARY:Teaching Critical Thinking in the Age of AI: Using AI Responsibly to Develop Critical Thinkers and Writers
DESCRIPTION:Teaching Critical Thinking in the Age of AI: Using AI Responsibly to Develop Critical Thinkers and WritersStudents can now generate an essay in seconds. So\, how do we ensure they are still doing the thinking?As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly common in schools\, educators face a new challenge: helping students use AI as a tool for learning instead of a shortcut around it. The question is no longer whether students will use AI\, but how we can design learning that encourages them to think critically\, write authentically\, and maintain ownership of their ideas.In this session\, participants will explore practical\, classroom-tested strategies for using AI to strengthen critical thinking\, support meaningful revision\, and amplify student voice. Through classroom examples\, student work samples\, and guided discussion\, attendees will examine how AI can be used as a tool for inquiry\, reflection\, feedback\, and analysis while keeping students at the center of the learning process.Participants will discover ways to design assignments and writing experiences that require students to evaluate information\, justify decisions\, critique AI-generated responses\, and engage in deep thinking that leads to stronger writing and deeper understanding. The session will also address responsible and ethical AI use\, including academic integrity\, bias awareness\, transparency\, and preserving student ownership of learning.Attendees will leave with practical resources\, classroom-ready strategies\, and a framework for integrating AI in ways that maintain rigor\, foster critical thinking\, and empower students to become thoughtful\, responsible communicators in an AI-rich world.\n
CATEGORIES:INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTION
LOCATION:Salem 3B\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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SUMMARY:Building on What Works: Evolving Early College Instruction for an AI- Enabled Future
DESCRIPTION:Craven Early College integrated AI literacy into its existing visible thinking framework to strengthen\, not replace\, rigorous\, student-centered instruction. Through a phased professional learning model\, faculty examined research on AI and learning\, aligned their work with the North Carolina Portrait of a Graduate\, and adapted thinking routines to support evaluation of AI-generated content and metacognition. Ongoing PLC collaboration and targeted workshops introduced tools such as Napkin\, NotebookLM\, Miro\, ChatGPT for Educators\, and Claude within a “learning levers” framework. The result is a practical\, replicable model for instructional evolution that preserves academic rigor\, supports equity\, and prepares students for an AI-shaped future.\n\nLink to Presentation:&nbsp\;https://bit.ly/4us93Lm
CATEGORIES:LEADERSHIP
LOCATION:Salem 1C\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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SUMMARY:From Overload to Coherence: Driving Continuous Improvement with a Common Instructional Framework
DESCRIPTION:Early college leaders are inundated with expectations—state standards\, district initiatives\, evaluation tools\, PLC structures\, and professional development mandates. How do we bring clarity to the complexity? This session equips principals and system leaders to design a coherent instructional framework that aligns Essential Practices\, professional learning\, PLC processes\, NCEES\, and school/district expectations into one clear\, usable document. Participants will leave with a plan to crosswalk key resources with expectations and evaluation criteria\, drive targeted professional development\, and deploy a framework that sustains continuous improvement. &nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:LEADERSHIP
LOCATION:Winston 3B\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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SUMMARY:Mission in Motion: Aligning Vision\, Goals\, and Student Opportunities through the Next Generation Early Colleges Framework
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, Kassie Mount\, founding principal of Dare Early College\, will highlight the intentional steps that her team has taken to create a cohesive\, mission-driven culture. Participants will learn how the school established a clear mission and vision\, used the Next Generation Early Colleges framework to develop School Improvement Team (SIT) goals and professional development priorities\, and aligned staff-learning with these objectives. Kassie will also showcase how student opportunities were intentionally designed to reflect the mission and vision\, creating a unified experience that shapes both academic outcomes and school culture. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to connect goals\, professional learning\, and student experiences in a meaningful\, cohesive way.
CATEGORIES:LEADERSHIP
LOCATION:Winston 3C\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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SUMMARY:Prompt Engineering for Productivity: Automating Administrative Responsibilities for School and Program Leaders.
DESCRIPTION:This session is dedicated to making you a more efficient leader by automatingyour office tasks with precision AI. Discover the framework for writing effective prompts andbuild your own policy-aware AI 'clones' for consistent\, rapid administrative output\, with ethicsand leadership in mind.
CATEGORIES:LEADERSHIP
LOCATION:Winston 1A\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Building Intentional Dual Enrollment & Early College Policy & Programs: What Will It Take?
DESCRIPTION:Research\, policy\, and practice in dual enrollment and early college are increasingly aligning around a central priority: in order for students to realize the most benefits possible out of college courses in high school\, programs need to be structured and provide students with intentionally designed college course experiences aligned to their postsecondary or career interests and trajectories. But that's easier said than done! The College in High School Alliance is working on developing a new framework for intentional dual enrollment\, and we want to hear from you: what is it going to take to build dual enrollment and early college programs that give every learner the opportunity to advance their postsecondary and career trajectory\, and ensure that students are always having meaningful college course experiences in high school?
CATEGORIES:RESEARCH POLICY & IMPACT
LOCATION:Salem 1A\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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SUMMARY:Early Colleges Improve Mathematics College Readiness for Underprepared Students
DESCRIPTION:This session will present the results of a mixed methods experimental study that examined the impacts of the Early College High Schools in North Carolina on students’ success in college preparatory mathematics courses in the 9th through 11th grades\, disaggregated for academically prepared and underprepared students. The results show that the Early Colleges have improved students’ course-taking and success for all students\, but the impacts are larger for underprepared students. The analyses of classroom observations and interviews with mathematics teachers reveal that instruction in the ECHS displayed a mix of traditional approaches and rigorous student-centered instructional practices.
CATEGORIES:RESEARCH POLICY & IMPACT
LOCATION:Salem 3C\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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SUMMARY:The Impacts of Early Colleges: Findings from the Latest Research
DESCRIPTION:This session will present some of the latest research on the impact of early college on postsecondary performance and on employment and earnings. The audience will then be able to engage around several leverage points that research suggests will further improve outcomes: 1) serving students for whom early college makes a difference\; 2) keeping students in the early college\; 3) providing varying pathway options\; and 4) supporting the social/emotional development of students.&nbsp\;​​​​
CATEGORIES:RESEARCH POLICY & IMPACT
LOCATION:Salem 3A\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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SUMMARY:From Early College to Long-Term Success: What Students Wish Educators Knew About the Transition to College
DESCRIPTION:Early college programs expand access to higher education\, but what happens after students graduate or go to a higher education institution? This interactive session invites educators and leaders to explore the academic\, social\, and institutional challenges early college graduates encounter during the transition to four-year institutions and career pathways. Through collaborative mapping\, case analysis\, and design-thinking activities\, participants will identify gaps in current support structures and develop actionable strategies to strengthen postsecondary persistence. Attendees will leave with practical tools and a concrete next step to ensure early college success extends beyond graduation and truly prepares students to be future-ready.
CATEGORIES:STUDENT SUPPORTS
LOCATION:Salem 1B\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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DTEND:20260609T181500Z
SUMMARY:Transition & Exhibit Exploration
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CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Salem Foyer\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:83ae17ef961ef1dbc86d336abf805301
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/83ae17ef961ef1dbc86d336abf805301
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DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260609T181500Z
DTEND:20260609T193000Z
SUMMARY:Role-Alike Networking: Counselors & Student Supports
DESCRIPTION: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.
CATEGORIES:ROLE-ALIKE NETWORKING
LOCATION:Salem 1C\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:aa22960d6c387cbab4d5fcad3f75adcb
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/aa22960d6c387cbab4d5fcad3f75adcb
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DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260609T181500Z
DTEND:20260609T193000Z
SUMMARY:Role-Alike Networking: Higher Education & College Liaisons
DESCRIPTION: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.
CATEGORIES:ROLE-ALIKE NETWORKING
LOCATION:Salem 1A\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:eff4527ea862ae0006e145c922eec4d8
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/eff4527ea862ae0006e145c922eec4d8
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DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260609T181500Z
DTEND:20260609T193000Z
SUMMARY:Role-Alike Networking: Humanities Teachers & Instructional Coaches
DESCRIPTION: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.
CATEGORIES:ROLE-ALIKE NETWORKING
LOCATION:Salem 3A\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2b479ef84f950d09ee2403d31889448c
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/2b479ef84f950d09ee2403d31889448c
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DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260609T181500Z
DTEND:20260609T193000Z
SUMMARY:Role-Alike Networking: State\, District\, Program Leaders
DESCRIPTION: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.
CATEGORIES:ROLE-ALIKE NETWORKING
LOCATION:Salem 1B\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:044a804504aea87b5066a6c583b3b239
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/044a804504aea87b5066a6c583b3b239
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260609T181500Z
DTEND:20260609T193000Z
SUMMARY:Role-Alike Networking: STEM Teachers & Instructional Coaches
DESCRIPTION: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.
CATEGORIES:ROLE-ALIKE NETWORKING
LOCATION:Salem 3B\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:faf6a12f2bd3d8ee894f7a10aa19564f
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/faf6a12f2bd3d8ee894f7a10aa19564f
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260609T193000Z
DTEND:20260609T203000Z
SUMMARY:Exhibit Exploration & Team Time
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LOCATION:Salem Foyer\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6364dfc7928eb5cbfc8e0f3ddb4cced1
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/6364dfc7928eb5cbfc8e0f3ddb4cced1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260609T203000Z
DTEND:20260609T223000Z
SUMMARY:Networking Mixer
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LOCATION:Salem Foyer\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d76c44dc05371dec682526cf3836c43d
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/d76c44dc05371dec682526cf3836c43d
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T113000Z
DTEND:20260610T123000Z
SUMMARY:Exhibit Exploration
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CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Salem Foyer\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e04c8eeda8df1dd2cae026f0c20cc80a
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/e04c8eeda8df1dd2cae026f0c20cc80a
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T113000Z
DTEND:20260610T123000Z
SUMMARY:Registration & Breakfast
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CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Salem Foyer\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4b484e83966431365cd3fe7efbfe7888
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/4b484e83966431365cd3fe7efbfe7888
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DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T123000Z
DTEND:20260610T133000Z
SUMMARY:Unlocking Learning Through Interdisciplinary Days
DESCRIPTION:Interdisciplinary Days at Craven Early College offer a powerful model for Future‑Ready learning by immersing students in themed\, cross‑curricular experiences that mirror real‑world problem solving. In this showcase\, participants will explore how grade‑level teams design cohesive\, standards‑aligned learning days—such as Journey to the New World\, Viva La Revolution\, Zombie Apocalypse\, and CSI Owl Country—that integrate math\, science\, English\, and social studies into authentic\, hands‑on challenges. These experiences boost engagement\, strengthen collaboration\, and help students apply academic concepts in meaningful contexts\, echoing the Next Generation Early College emphasis on innovative instruction\, student voice\, and active collaboration.\n\nAttendees will see sample student products\, hear about planning structures\, watch video reflections from student participants\, and learn how interdisciplinary days foster deep learning\, SEL connections\, and future‑focused skills. The session will highlight how this model strengthens teacher collaboration\, supports diverse learners\, and builds a unified school culture. Participants will leave with replicable frameworks and inspiration to design their own interdisciplinary learning experiences.
CATEGORIES:INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTION
LOCATION:Winston 3B\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3ec0bada7cb7dd7501b1c73dcbf47310
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/3ec0bada7cb7dd7501b1c73dcbf47310
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T123000Z
DTEND:20260610T133000Z
SUMMARY:Leading to Create a Culture of Collaboration\, Caring\, and College/Career-Readiness
DESCRIPTION:This session explores how intentional leadership can create a culture of collaboration\, care\, and college/career readiness at an Early College. Participants will examine strategies that strengthen connections among staff\, students\, and families while building meaningful bridges between high school and college partners. Emphasis will be placed on increasing access\, exposure\, and opportunity through a culture grounded in care\, open communication\, honest feedback\, and encouragement. Attendees will reflect on practices that meet students and families where they are and elevate them toward success. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to foster inclusive\, supportive systems that prepare all students for postsecondary pathways.
CATEGORIES:LEADERSHIP
LOCATION:Salem 3C\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:276c3433b68142674711e29bb071d58f
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/276c3433b68142674711e29bb071d58f
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T123000Z
DTEND:20260610T133000Z
SUMMARY:Breaking Down Barriers: How Texas Regional Collectives Are Transforming Dual Credit
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, Texas school and higher education leaders will discuss their journey to enhance dual credit pathway programs. This collaborative group has strengthened existing programs and engaged every educational level from K-12 to state agencies.\n\nOur facilitator will guide panelists in exploring how regional collectives strengthen dual credit pathways and four-year programs. [Original focus was on Teacher Preparation.] Panelists include leaders from school districts\, community colleges\, bachelor's programs\, and Educate Texas\, a statewide organization advancing public education reform.\n\nThis session provides foundational strategies to help participants establish regional learning communities and streamline academic pathways for all students.
CATEGORIES:PARTNERSHIPS
LOCATION:Winston 1A\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:27db9d92ca839c77887ea0b26f4a4c25
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/27db9d92ca839c77887ea0b26f4a4c25
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DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T123000Z
DTEND:20260610T133000Z
SUMMARY:Empowering Learners to be Public Service Leaders: NC’s Public Service Leadership Program
DESCRIPTION:Do you work with students who are driven to do good things in the world\, help people\, and who want to be guided in their work by a sense of passion? They could be a good fit for NC's newly-launched NC Public Service Leadership Program (PSLP). In this session\, learners will gain a robust knowledge about NC’s Public Service Leadership Program’s pre-BSW certificate\, including its origins\, its curriculum\, its benefits for early college students\, how to connect interested students to the program\, and how interested early college staff and leaders can get involved with the program’s development and stewardship. \n\n
CATEGORIES:PARTNERSHIPS
LOCATION:Salem 1B\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:852b4a1b58825b448b24a03750061ea9
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/852b4a1b58825b448b24a03750061ea9
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T123000Z
DTEND:20260610T133000Z
SUMMARY:From Campus to Classroom: Building Replicable University–Early College Partnerships for Future-Ready Learning
DESCRIPTION:Early colleges located on or near college campuses can leverage higher education assets in ways that extend beyond dual enrollment credit. This interactive session highlights a replicable partnership model between Fayetteville State University’s Intelligent Systems Lab and Cumberland County Schools designed to strengthen instructional rigor and college readiness. Participants will explore how faculty expertise\, undergraduate mentorship\, and research lab resources were activated through structured collaboration. Attendees will map their own partnership ecosystems and leave with practical strategies to build sustainable\, campus-embedded collaborations that enhance student engagement and future-ready learning.\n\n
CATEGORIES:PARTNERSHIPS
LOCATION:Salem 1C\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:399b327335d048f17f24c21903527bbc
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/399b327335d048f17f24c21903527bbc
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DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T123000Z
DTEND:20260610T133000Z
SUMMARY:Collaboration Over Competition: Building Statewide Early College Systems That Deliver Measurable Student Success
DESCRIPTION:As early college and dual enrollment programs expand nationwide\, states face a critical question: how do we scale access and outcomes without fragmenting efforts or pitting institutions against one another? This session explores how collaboration\, rather than competition\, serves as a foundational strategy for launching and sustaining effective statewide early college initiatives.\n\nGrounded in research\, policy analysis\, and examining national leaders this session will examine how cross-sector collaboration among K–12 systems\, community colleges\, universities\, and state agencies can strengthen pathways and produce measurable gains in postsecondary access and success. Participants will engage with data-informed practices and policy considerations that support cohesive systems\, equitable student outcomes\, and long-term sustainability.
CATEGORIES:RESEARCH POLICY & IMPACT
LOCATION:Salem 3A\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:dd797757b6528f147908e9d615b2e9e2
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/dd797757b6528f147908e9d615b2e9e2
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DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T123000Z
DTEND:20260610T133000Z
SUMMARY:Building the Bridge: Strategies for Early College Student Success from Application to Enrollment at a 4-Year University
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the transition from high school to a university presents unique challenges and opportunities for Early College students. During this session\, leadership from UNC Charlotte’s Admissions office and Transfer Center\, will provide their insight from reviewing these applicants through the admissions process and advising them as they enter with large amounts of college credit. This session will provide you with the transition challenges we've noticed and identify resources that will build a bridge from high school to Early College student success at a 4-year university.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:STUDENT SUPPORTS
LOCATION:Salem 1A\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8623424150bf25af3cd7b1743a2b01e1
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/8623424150bf25af3cd7b1743a2b01e1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T123000Z
DTEND:20260610T133000Z
SUMMARY:From First Hello to Final Goodbye: Building Student Belonging That Sticks
DESCRIPTION:Belonging changes everything. When students feel known\, valued\, and connected\, they show up differently\, and so does their learning. This session invites educators to reimagine how schools intentionally create a sense of belonging that begins before students ever arrive and grows stronger with each passing year. Participants will explore meaningful ways to welcome students\, build shared traditions\, and design experiences that connect students across grade levels and milestones. With a focus on purpose and continuity\, this session offers inspiration and practical strategies to build systems where every student feels they truly belong from their first day to graduation and beyond.\n\n
CATEGORIES:STUDENT SUPPORTS
LOCATION:Winston 3C\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:54f3cc18a53fb9e5138cf6f9f904f71d
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/54f3cc18a53fb9e5138cf6f9f904f71d
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T123000Z
DTEND:20260610T133000Z
SUMMARY:Supporting College Readiness from the Inside-Out with Schoolwide Mindfulness-based Programming
DESCRIPTION:This session will enable participants to identify how mindfulness-based SEL programming may promote student success\, including college readiness\, when utilized in an intentional and systematic way. We will introduce the Mindful Educator framework that strengthens social-emotional capacities in a parallel process with staff and students and that builds connection and belonging within the ECHS context. Implementation lessons will be shared from the Be CALM program\, which is being delivered in ECHSs across NC and is showing positive impact on both teachers and students. Participants will collaborate with peers to apply this framework to their school goals and needs.
CATEGORIES:STUDENT SUPPORTS
LOCATION:Winston 3A\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:be9e5518c7cd7aa17cd43fede131ad6b
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/be9e5518c7cd7aa17cd43fede131ad6b
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DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T123000Z
DTEND:20260610T133000Z
SUMMARY:The Role of Financial Education in Student Success
DESCRIPTION: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.
CATEGORIES:STUDENT SUPPORTS
LOCATION:Salem 3B\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:bd8f7d6844287bbddf0ea087d19a144e
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/bd8f7d6844287bbddf0ea087d19a144e
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T133000Z
DTEND:20260610T134500Z
SUMMARY:Transition & Exhibit Exploration
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LOCATION:Salem Foyer\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7075d7d8490241deda58a98a42bf1d97
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/7075d7d8490241deda58a98a42bf1d97
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T134500Z
DTEND:20260610T151500Z
SUMMARY:Ethical AI in Education: A Design Thinking Sprint
DESCRIPTION:Teachers and instructional leaders\, join us for a transformative workshop wherewe'll delve into the ethical and equitable implications of AI in education. Through acollaborative design thinking process\, participants will explore the potential benefits andchallenges of AI integration and develop innovative solutions to address critical issues.
CATEGORIES:INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTION
LOCATION:Winston 1A\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:69e85f954f00b80f01aa33e977de061d
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/69e85f954f00b80f01aa33e977de061d
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T134500Z
DTEND:20260610T151500Z
SUMMARY:From Framework to Practice: Using Essential Practices Framework to Strengthen Teaching and Learning in Early Colleges
DESCRIPTION:What does high-quality teaching and learning look like in an early college setting\, and how do we move from vision to consistent practice? In this interactive session\, participants will explore the Essential Practices Framework as a tool for clarifying and strengthening instruction that prepares students for postsecondary success. Through collaborative analysis and application\, participants will engage with key components of the framework and examine how aligned tools—including a teacher self-assessment and classroom walkthrough tool—can support reflection\, feedback\, and continuous improvement. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for using these tools to build coherence across classrooms and support meaningful learning experiences for all students.
CATEGORIES:INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTION
LOCATION:Salem 1C\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8fdebe1fdc34e24c1a4b917b14f77ef3
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/8fdebe1fdc34e24c1a4b917b14f77ef3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T134500Z
DTEND:20260610T151500Z
SUMMARY:Human-First\, AI-Enhanced: Teaching With AI While Preserving Rigor
DESCRIPTION: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.
CATEGORIES:INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTION
LOCATION:Salem 3B\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1564d6a261f69f21486e6ded2723c998
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/1564d6a261f69f21486e6ded2723c998
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DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T134500Z
DTEND:20260610T151500Z
SUMMARY:P.A.C.K. Skills - A College Readiness Game
DESCRIPTION:This session introduces P.A.C.K. Skills—Presence\, Academics\, Conduct\, and Knowledge\, a college-readiness framework developed by New Heights Charter School of Brockton (NHCSB) and used as a college-readiness measure to guide student preparation for early college pathways. Participants will explore how everyday high school choices directly impact high school diploma completion and future college outcomes.
CATEGORIES:INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTION
LOCATION:Salem 1B\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:05224da3d441934e469c8befa1c2bef9
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/05224da3d441934e469c8befa1c2bef9
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DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T134500Z
DTEND:20260610T151500Z
SUMMARY:Building and Fostering Partnerships and Technology to Expand Dual Credit Access: Lessons from the Deeper Learning Early College Model from The University of Kentucky’s Next Gen Scholars Program
DESCRIPTION:The University of Kentucky Next Gen Scholars Program (NXGS) has expanded a deeper learning early college (DLEC) model designed to increase dual credit access for high school students. By leveraging strong partnerships\, collaborative networking\, professional learning opportunities\, innovative early college structures\, deeper learning practices\, and technology\, the program broadens students' opportunities statewide. This session will highlight how the DLEC model reduces barriers to entry\, scales dual credit offerings through flexible instructional delivery models\, and provides comprehensive student support and professional training for dual credit educators. The DELC model enhances the high school experience and increases DC participation statewide.
CATEGORIES:PARTNERSHIPS
LOCATION:Winston 3A\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:befcb8f356b57eb2f0f69f0f310fbbb3
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/befcb8f356b57eb2f0f69f0f310fbbb3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T134500Z
DTEND:20260610T151500Z
SUMMARY:Successfully Strengthening Parentships: Quincy’s Early College High School Opportunities & Post-Secondary Education Initiatives
DESCRIPTION:This session will explore the history and growth of Quincy’s Early College High School Pathway\, which began in Fall 2021. Presenters will share the ways in which Quincy High School\, North Quincy High School\, and Quincy College have worked together to provide students with strong post-secondary opportunities and ongoing support\, made possible by Early College High School. Built on a strong\, collaborative partnership\, leaders and educators from Quincy College and Quincy Public Schools look forward to leading a dynamic and informative session. This session will explore the history and growth of Quincy’s Early College High School Pathway\, which began in Fall 2021. Presenters will share the ways in which Quincy High School\, North Quincy High School\, and Quincy College have worked together to provide students with strong post-secondary opportunities and ongoing support\, made possible by Early College High School. Built on a strong\, collaborative partnership\, leaders and educators from Quincy College and Quincy Public Schools look forward to leading a dynamic and informative session.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:PARTNERSHIPS
LOCATION:Salem 1A\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4e4369639cfa38a70a7bfb0fb3a9448b
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/4e4369639cfa38a70a7bfb0fb3a9448b
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DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T134500Z
DTEND:20260610T151500Z
SUMMARY:Access by Design: Using Data to Expand Access to Opportunities for Underserved Students
DESCRIPTION:Dual enrollment and early college programs were created to expand access and opportunity — especially for students who have been historically underrepresented in advanced coursework and postsecondary pathways. However\, national trends continue to reveal inequities in participation\, with enrollment often concentrated among students who are already positioned for college success.\n\nThis collaborative workshop equips participants with a structured equity audit framework to examine enrollment\, performance\, and district-level data through an equity-centered lens. Teams will identify participation disparities and develop targeted\, data-driven strategies to strengthen supports for underrepresented students\, underserved communities\, and school districts with historically low participation rates. Participants will leave with actionable tools\, practical templates\, and implementation strategies designed to increase equitable access and student success.
CATEGORIES:RESEARCH POLICY & IMPACT
LOCATION:Salem 3C\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:45f740bcac79ba17b183caba8d169a81
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/45f740bcac79ba17b183caba8d169a81
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DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T134500Z
DTEND:20260610T151500Z
SUMMARY:Building a Functional Cross Institution Student Support Team
DESCRIPTION:During this collaborative workshop\, participants will explore the systems of support across partner institutions\, mapping their networks and intentionally structuring problem-solving teams that include college and high school partners. &nbsp\;Session leaders will bring their experiences as both a long-standing member of the early college team and a new early college principal\, providing unique insight into what works along with opportunities to identify and overcome barriers to collaborative approaches for student success. Session attendees should bring a student support challenge they are currently facing to analyze with a small group. While we welcome individuals\, please come with your team if possible.
CATEGORIES:STUDENT SUPPORTS
LOCATION:Salem 3A\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4a28cb6c215efe1f9733697d13d92057
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/4a28cb6c215efe1f9733697d13d92057
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DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T134500Z
DTEND:20260610T151500Z
SUMMARY:From Access to Belonging: Equity-Centered Student Supports in Early College
DESCRIPTION:Early College opens doors for students long pushed to the margins\, but access alone doesn’t guarantee belonging or success. In this collaborative workshop\, participants examine how advising\, mentoring\, family communication\, academic monitoring\, and behind-the-scenes coordination can either reproduce inequities or interrupt them. Using examples across different Early College sites\, we focus on identifying where programs “shake\,” the pressure points where hidden expectations hit hardest\, and followthrough depends too much on one person. Participants leave with a practical toolkit: a Support Check\, a Student Supports Map\, and an Action Plan to strengthen shared structures and consistent support across contexts.
CATEGORIES:STUDENT SUPPORTS
LOCATION:Winston 3B\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9514d0a8c6062cbf349b349b900490d5
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/9514d0a8c6062cbf349b349b900490d5
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T151500Z
DTEND:20260610T153000Z
SUMMARY:Transition & Exhibit Exploration
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Salem Foyer\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
UID:61f0c8e58735f0c712741f352e28d71d
URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/61f0c8e58735f0c712741f352e28d71d
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SUMMARY:Lunch & "Future Ready" Student Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The featured student panel brings the voices of early college students to the forefront of the summit’s “Future Ready” conversation. Panelists will share how their schools are preparing them for success in college\, careers\, and life\, highlighting the experiences and relationships that have shaped their journeys. As they reflect on what “future readiness” means and what matters most in their next steps\, they will also explore common challenges students face and offer practical insights for educators seeking to better support student success.
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LOCATION:Salem 2 Ballroom\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/b95eb6c737ab0994c329072fee1af5a2
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DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T163000Z
DTEND:20260610T164500Z
SUMMARY:Transition & Exhibit Exploration
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LOCATION:Salem Foyer\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/d991e728ebc786ad19b6b073a167d54b
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DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T164000Z
DTEND:20260610T174000Z
SUMMARY:Activating Excellence — Using Structured Protocols to Power the Essential Practice Framework
DESCRIPTION: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.
CATEGORIES:INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTION
LOCATION:Salem 3B\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/ed9a8a9d6f7048853bf7cbe177b75c92
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DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T164000Z
DTEND:20260610T174000Z
SUMMARY:From Vision to Impact: Designing a Year-Long Portrait of a Graduate Project for Junior Seminar
DESCRIPTION:How can we design learning experiences that move beyond compliance to true transformation? This session highlights a year-long Junior Seminar project aligned to NCDPI’s Portrait of a Graduate competencies. Participants will examine a scaffolded framework featuring planning\, product creation\, community outreach\, reflection\, and feedback cycles. Through interactive protocols and a mini project-sprint\, attendees will actively design elements of their own capstone experience. Participants will leave with a customizable blueprint for implementing a Portrait of a Graduate aligned project that fosters communication\, collaboration\, critical thinking\, growth mindset\, and personal responsibility in early college students.How can we design learning experiences that move beyond compliance to true transformation? This session highlights a year-long Junior Seminar project aligned to NCDPI’s Portrait of a Graduate competencies. Participants will examine a scaffolded framework featuring planning\, product creation\, community outreach\, reflection\, and feedback cycles. Through interactive protocols and a mini project-sprint\, attendees will actively design elements of their own capstone experience. Participants will leave with a customizable blueprint for implementing a Portrait of a Graduate aligned project that fosters communication\, collaboration\, critical thinking\, growth mindset\, and personal responsibility in early college students.
CATEGORIES:INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTION
LOCATION:Salem 3A\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/8471de0e6b33fedf1066b2da4fbcf76f
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DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T164000Z
DTEND:20260610T174000Z
SUMMARY:Establishing and Maintaining a Culture and Climate of Success
DESCRIPTION:This session will share how Josephine Dobbs Clement ECHS has established and maintained a culture of excellence within its 20+ year history through the partnership of Durham Public Schools and North Carolina Central University. &nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:LEADERSHIP
LOCATION:Salem 3C\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/846f874280cdb4b723d0b1bf5a3272cc
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DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T164000Z
DTEND:20260610T174000Z
SUMMARY:From Planning to Purpose: Building Future-Ready Students with Digital Comprehensive Academic Portfolios (CAPs)
DESCRIPTION:This session showcases a digital CAP system designed to help early college students reflect on growth\, organize academic and extracurricular data\, and plan for college and career pathways. Participants will explore how CAPs integrate state-required Career Development Plans\, promote student agency\, and strengthen advising practices. Through examples\, artifacts\, and practical strategies\, attendees will gain actionable ideas for implementing a student-centered\, scalable portfolio system that supports postsecondary readiness\, engagement\, and success.
CATEGORIES:LEADERSHIP
LOCATION:Winston 1A\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/199d1b6121668cafef6d8e6b7b831197
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DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T164000Z
DTEND:20260610T174000Z
SUMMARY:The Power of Near-Peer Instruction: How NEON Teaching Fellows Can Transform Next Generation Early Colleges
DESCRIPTION:This session examines how near-peer Teaching Fellows advance innovative instructional practice\, individualized student support\, and authentic IHE partnerships. National Education Opportunity Network Teaching Fellows—undergraduate and graduate students from partner institutions—support college-level coursework through synchronous recitations\, small-group instruction\, and academic coaching that build student self-efficacy\, college-going identity\, and persistence. Participants will explore how this role differs from traditional faculty\, teaching assistants\, or tutors\, and how near-peer models operationalize framework priorities around personalization\, collaboration\, and postsecondary readiness\, particularly for first-generation and underrepresented students.
CATEGORIES:PARTNERSHIPS
LOCATION:Winston 3C\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/d7b44e5f2232d0234615d53827b0db34
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DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T164000Z
DTEND:20260610T174000Z
SUMMARY:“Because You Matter: The Power of Health & Wellness Day”
DESCRIPTION:High school can be stressful—academics\, activities\, relationships\, and future plans can all feel overwhelming at times. A Health & Wellness Day provides a proactive\, preventive approach to supporting the whole student—addressing mental\, emotional\, and physical health as essential components of academic success.This session explores the rationale behind implementing a Health & Wellness Day for your school and leave with a clearer understanding of why prioritizing student wellness is not an “extra\,” but a necessary investment in student success.
CATEGORIES:PARTNERSHIPS
LOCATION:Salem 1B\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/74cbae8f45394b6a973dad12b424a126
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DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T164000Z
DTEND:20260610T174000Z
SUMMARY:“It felt more ‘colleg-ey’ because it was with other undergrad students:” Student experiences in cohort and mixed Early College classes.
DESCRIPTION:How are students’ experiences different if they take their Early College classes in cohorts made up exclusively of high school students as opposed to mixed in with traditional-age\, matriculated college students?&nbsp\;\nThis session will present the results of original research exploring how students who completed Early College courses describe learning college success skills. College student traits that Early College participants described learning will be reviewed as well as findings that show differences in cohort and mixed course student experiences. Directions for future research and practical suggestions for program improvement and policy design will be discussed. &nbsp\; &nbsp\;\n\n
CATEGORIES:RESEARCH POLICY & IMPACT
LOCATION:Salem 1A\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/ac1ae3217772e6722635492a6ab64e3d
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DTSTART:20260610T164000Z
DTEND:20260610T174000Z
SUMMARY:Beyond Dual Credit: Engaging Students Through Culture\, Support and Rigor
DESCRIPTION:This session will share several of the core principles of the Early College model that address instructional practices for dual credit instructors as well as examples of student support that allow for the critical thinking required in those dual credit courses. The supports in these dual credit courses encourage the higher level thinking of metacognition while giving them students agency in their own learning. The session will also reference the book The Disengaged Teen by Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop\, which addresses the crisis that “one of three students is highly engaged in school” (U.S. Census).
CATEGORIES:STUDENT SUPPORTS
LOCATION:Salem 1C\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/9cacc7addc702b80624cd0551eaa1a2a
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DTSTART:20260610T164000Z
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SUMMARY:Starting Early\, Succeeding in College: Student Voices from a Middle School Early College Pathway
DESCRIPTION:Early College programs often focus on structures and outcomes—but less often center the voices of students who experience them. This panel elevates student perspectives from the Dearborn Early College Kickoff (DECK)\, a middle school–launched pathway that prepares students for full-time Early College enrollment. Students from DECK’s first cohort\, now earning college credit in high school\, will share how early academic acceleration\, clear expectations\, family engagement\, and a paid learn-and-earn model shaped their readiness\, confidence\, and success. The session pairs student voice with outcome data to illustrate the impact of starting Early College preparation earlier.
CATEGORIES:STUDENT SUPPORTS
LOCATION:Winston 3B\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/4b21c925910dde19b4355b3b69a85920
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DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T174000Z
DTEND:20260610T175000Z
SUMMARY:Transition & Exhibit Exploration
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LOCATION:Salem Foyer\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/47269e3803d01519b401fcdea9bb68f9
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DTSTAMP:20260611T175224Z
DTSTART:20260610T175000Z
DTEND:20260610T183000Z
SUMMARY:Closing Session
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LOCATION:Salem 2 Ballroom\, Benton Convention Center Winston-Salem
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URL:http://2026earlycollegesummit.sched.com/event/31c142722a5f8f530f3e566cab55ef61
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