Name: 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
Start: 2026-06-10T09:45:00-0400
End: 2026-06-10T11:15:00-0400

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!

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

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:45am - 11:15am EDT

Winston 3A

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.

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