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!
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.
Grounded 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.
