Early College High School Implementation Toolkit

Early college high schools allow students to earn an associate's degree alongside their high school diploma, preparing them for college and paving their way to college enrollment. This toolkit provides resources needed to implement an early college high school.

About the toolkit

Early college high schools have become familiar lexicon for college administrators and a crucial component of community college investments in K-12 partnership programs. This toolkit—a supplement to our Turning High School Partnerships into College Enrollments study—helps members implement their own early college high school. Use the resources below to assist in the development process and as a guide to ensure these programs serve as recruitment channels.

The toolkit is segmented into sections focusing on the implementation of an early college high school and ensuring its effectiveness. Topics covered include:

Initial Development of an Early College High School Maintaining Academic Standards Off-Site Supporting Free Advisors Enlisting Industry Partners Recruiting Students into Accelerated Pathways Guiding Early College Completion Developing Career-Ready Behaviors