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Conference Schedule

The Summit for Dual Credit Programs is a premier conference tailored for higher education institutions, school district personnel and state/national entities and provides attendees with valuable information and key takeaways regarding dual credit and college readiness.


Sunday, February 16

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Pre-Conference: South Texas College Dual Credit Programs Preview
Join South Texas College Dual Credit Programs leadership as they share insight on how to start and sustain a dual credit program. We’ll take a deep dive into a variety of topics related to: Enrollment, Student Support and Resources, Faculty Credentialing, Professional Development, Policies and Procedures. Lunch will be provided at 12:30 p.m.
(Pre-Registration Required)

South Padre Island Convention Center
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Social Mixer & Conference Check-In
Join us for a fun-filled social mixer at our host hotel, Hilton Garden Inn SPI. Meet with our summit attendees as you enjoy the outdoor weather, music, and appetizers.
(Open to all registered participants)

Hilton Garden inn South Padre Island Beachfront Poolside Bar & Patio

Monday, February 17

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Summit Check-In

8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Continental Breakfast (provided)

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Welcome & Opening Address

Dr. Ricardo J. Solis, President, South Texas College
Amy Williams, Executive Director, NACEP
Miranda Rodriguez, Director of Communications and Member Services, NACEP
Dr. Rebecca De Leon, Associate Vice President, Dual Credit Programs and School District Partnerships, South Texas College

 25 Years of Success in Dual Credit Partnerships: Panel

Educate Texas: J. Chris Coxon, Managing Director
Region One ESC: Dr. Daniel King, Executive Director
PSJA ISD: Dr. Alejandro Elias, Superintendent
STC Dual Credit Programs: Dr. Rebecca De Leon, Associate VP

10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Breakout Sessions - Round 1

  • Building Successful Programs through Development of Program Success Metrics
  • Elevate Your Dual Enrollment Program: Insights and Solutions from DualEnroll
  • Empowering Kentucky’s Future: Strategies for Achieving Postsecondary Dual Credit Attainment Goals Through Collaboration and Support
  • Holistic Support through Wrap-Around Services: The Role of the Temple College Dual Credit Student Success Navigator
  • Pathways to Success: Empowering Students Through Dual Credit and Early College Innovation
  • Small can be mighty! How rural schools are collaborating to impact post-secondary preparedness for all students.
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Lunch Break (provided)

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Breakout Sessions - Round 2

  • Adding Value: Enhancing Dual Credit Courses with Industry-Recognized Career Certificates
  • Bridging the Gap: The Role of Our College Liaison in Dual Enrollment
  • Communication Practices between High Schools & Higher Ed Institutions
  • Crossing the Divide: Creating Dynamic Crosswalks for Student Success
  • Enhancing Access and Affordability for Dual Credit Students
  • From High School to Higher Ed: Unlocking College Access Through Early College Programs

 

2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Breakout Sessions - Round 3

  • Bard Sequence: Creating Authentic Partnerships
  • Brewing Up Success: Enhancing Dual Enrollment Faculty Support
  • Concurrent Enrollment Programs: Building Better Bridges Using the Right Tools
  • Operationalizing the DEEP Framework: A Cyber-focused Model in South Dakota
  • Power of an Invitation
  • Roadmap through Scheduling & Advising
  • Why They Choose to Learn: Unpacking High School Students’ Drive in Dual Enrollment Environmental Science 

 

3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Breakout Sessions - Round 4

  • Bridging AI and Emotional Intelligence: Empowering Dual Enrollment Students for the Future
  • Dual Enrollment Pathways: Leveraging Early College Credit for Credential Completion
  • Innovations in Dual Credit Programs from New York City Public Schools: A Central View and a Vision from Schools
  • Scaling Smart: Building a Technology Foundation for 85+ Dual Enrollment Partnerships 
  • Seeing the options right in front of my eyes – Student Voice illuminating systems change through the delivery of a Distributed Advising Approach

 

4:00 p.m.

Adjourn

 

Tuesday, February 18

8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Continental Breakfast (provided)

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Welcome & Opening Address

Dr. Rebecca De Leon, Associate Vice President, Dual Credit Programs and School District Partnerships, South Texas College
Amy Williams, Executive Director, NACEP
Miranda Rodriguez, Director of Communications and Member Services, NACEP

 Keynote Speaker

Jason A Hunt, Author & Leadership Trainer transforms common leaders into Uncommon Leaders by teaching tools and strategies that make leadership easier. His insights have empowered over 23,000 leaders across the nation, helping them transition from processes to people. He’s the CEO of Eye Squared Leadership, a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), and the author of five books.

10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Breakout Sessions - Round 5

  • An Innovative Approach: Networking Rural High Schools for Early College Programs
  • Creating Clear Student Pathways through Dual Enrollment
  • Developing a Strong Intro/Orientation Course for Dual Enrollment Programs
  • Effective Teaching Strategies for Student Success in the Dual Credit Classroom
  • Empowering Students to Design their Futures
  • Streamlining Dual Enrollment: Improving the Enrollment Experience
  • The Web of Student Empowerment: Linking Libraries for Dual-Credit Empowerment
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Breakout Sessions - Round 6

  • C3–College Connect Courses: Enhancing Dual Enrollment Success through Collaboration and Innovation
  • Elevate Dual Credit Student Support with AI
  • Fostering Academic Resilience: The impact of dual enrollment on underrepresented students' pathways to teacher education.
  • Fostering College Readiness at BCA: How We DO EC in Brooklyn!
  • Cultivating College Readiness: Instructional Strategies for Early College HS
  • Unlocking Opportunity: A Veterans Guide to Dual Credit Success

 

12:30 p.m.

Adjourn