Welcome to
New Mexico Early College
Resource Center
A Community of Best Practice
Early College High Schools are an innovative approach that blends high school and college. These research-based programs allow students to graduate from high school while simultaneously earning college credits toward a degree and/or industry-recognized certification. Early College High Schools give students the launch pad they need to succeed while building the workforce and economy of the surrounding community.
Pathway2Careers, in partnership with the New Mexico Public Education Department, provides technical assistance, coaching, and resources for ECHS-NM designees, applicants, and prospective applicants. You will find information about upcoming events, designation criteria and requirements, the application process, past event materials, and many other supportive resources and tools on this resource site
Explore Early College High Schools
View schools formally designated as Early College High Schools by NMPED.
Design Principles of Early College High Schools
Explore the core student-focused design principles of ECHS.
Research on Early College High Schools
Research articles on the Early College High School Model.
New Mexico Career Pathways Resources
Regional labor market information for school districts.
IMPORTANT DATES AND UPCOMING EVENTS
The Nuts and Bolts of Early College High School Designation in NM
ECHS-NM Designation Office Hours for New Applicants
ECHS-NM Designation Office Hours for New Applicants
Applying the Design Principles to Program Planning and Implementation
ECHS-NM Designation Office Hours for New Applicants
Spring Leadership Convening
ECHS-NM Designation Office Hours for New Applicants
Are You Ready to Submit Your Application?
ECHS-NM Designation Office Hours for New Applicants
ECHS-NM Designation Office Hours for New Applicants
ECHS-NM Designation Office Hours for New Applicants
ECHS-NM Designation Office Hours for New Applicants
Spotlighting Early College High School Research
The SERVE Center at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro provides high quality research, evaluation, and customized support that drives positive educational outcomes for all learners. Results from two research studies were recently published by Julie Edmunds, Director of the SERVE Early College Research Center. Dr. Edmunds is widely respected as one of the country’s leading experts committed to researching Early College High Schools and promoting high school reform. Her team’s research validates the benefits of Early College High Schools, indicating the ECHS model appears to be closing the performance gap among student sub-groups. Access both reports via the SERVE Center’s website by clicking below.
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