2025 CCRSM Partners Connect

Discover how combining Early College High School (ECHS) and Career Technical Education (CTE) programs can unlock powerful opportunities for students. In this session, we'll explore planning and implementation strategies for a successful program, building meaningful partnerships that bridge academic learning with hands-on career training. Learn how this integrated approach can boost student engagement, expand career pathways, and equip learners with the skills and credentials they need to thrive in college, career, and beyond.  

This session will provide an overview of the new Designated - Needs Improvement status, which will be a designated status beginning in the 2025 – 2026 SY. Attendees will learn about the purpose of the Needs Improvement status, criteria for entering and exiting the Needs Improvement status, and the role of the IHE for Designated – Needs Improvement campuses. The session will also offer a space for attendees to ask questions regarding Designation and the Needs Improvement process.