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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!
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Future Ready Dual Enrollment – What Early Colleges Teach Us About Expanding Access, Pathways, and Student Success
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Winston 3C
Dual enrollment participation is growing nationally, but access and outcomes remain uneven, especially for students who would benefit most from a clear, supported on-ramp to college and credentials. In North Carolina, Career and College Promise (CCP) offers a structured, statewide model with multiple pathways including college transfer, CTE, and cooperative innovative high school (a.k.a. early college) programs. Using North Carolina as an example of a rich and diversified approach to dual enrollment, this panel will spotlight what’s working, identify barriers limiting participation and completion, and explore how high-impact early college strategies, including clearly defined pathways and strong student supports, can be applied to improve student success in all types of dual enrollment programs.
Presenters
avatar for Dr. De McKenzie

Dr. De McKenzie

Education Consultant, RTI International
Dr. Demond “De” McKenzie is an expert in education and leadership development with over 20 years of experience. Currently he serves as an education consultant and leadership coach for RTI’s Education Services team, where he leads design and facilitation of professional development... Read More →
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Frank McKay

Education Consultant, RTI International
Frank McKay has dedicated his career to designing and improving educational experiences for students and educators. As RTI's Director for Education Networks, Frank works with the amazing Early College Network (ECN) team at RTI to ensure that member voices and interests guide ECN activities... Read More →
avatar for Julie Edmunds

Julie Edmunds

Director, Early College Research Center, Early College Research Center, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Dr. Julie Edmunds is Director of the Early College Research Center at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she leads a team doing research on the early college model, dual enrollment, career pathways, and efforts to increase postsecondary access and success. She has been studying early college and dual enrollment for over two decades... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Winston 3C
  Research Policy & Impact

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