One of the biggest obstacles to opening a new school is establishing an effective support network. The Alliance of Model Schools is a cost-free membership that provides resources, advocacy and networking for schools that implement a new school design.  Learn more, click here.

 

About EdWorks

EdWorks is a non-profit subsidiary of the KnowledgeWorks Foundation, an organization that collaborated with local, state and national partners to turn around Ohio's worst-performing high schools, dramatically boosting graduation and college-going rates for all students, particularly those in low-income communities. To learn more about EdWorks, visit www.edworkspartners.org. 

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Do you have specific questions about replicating a new school model?

Check out our list of Frequently Asked Questions. If you don't see your question on the list, or would like to discuss a model further, email or call us! Dawn Downes, Director of Innovative School Models, 302-656-4737 or ddownes@innovativeschools.org.

 

Early College High School Model


Innovative Schools is proud to partner with EdWorks to replicate this innovative high school model in Delaware. The Early College High School Model is a unique opportunity to inspire students traditionally under-represented in higher education to learn more challenging material, and move on to college.

 
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This model is established through strong partnerships with local colleges and universities, which often provide space for these small, high school campuses. Early College High Schools provide students with a dual credit model, focusing on:
  • Satisfying high school course requirements through dual credit or mastery
  • Completing the college core and elective courses to earn at least 30 hours of college credits
  • College exploration and entrance testing
  • Career exploration and internships
  • Community involvement and service learning
  • Personal responsibility and growth

Together, leaders, teachers, and administrators ensure students succeed in higher education by:

  • Using the 'power of the place" to create a seamless transition between high school and higher education
  • Making higher education more accessible, affordable, and attainable by removing the mystery from higher education
  • Providing guidance and support to students throughout their high school and college experiences
  • Motivation students to pursue higher education

At the completion of their four years in high school, 100% of students attending Early College High Schools have earned a minimum of 30 hours of college credit. As many as 60% of students earn as Associates Degree, or the equivalent of 45-60 hours of credit.