Early College Teacher Operational Timeline

2026–2027

SEPTEMBER 2026

Accessibility & Student Support Awareness

Teachers should:

• Review accessibility and accommodation expectations.

• Know how students access college accessibility services and support.

• Follow approved accommodations when provided.

• Direct questions to the appropriate Early College or college contact.

Before Registration Opens

Prepare students for ECHS registration.

Teachers should:

• Confirm course information.

• Identify students who intend to register for college credit.

• Review the registration process with students.

• Reinforce that registration creates an official college academic record.

• Remind students that attending the high-school/CTE class does not automatically mean they are registered for college credit.

September 28: ECHS DualEnroll Registration Opens

Students may begin completing ECHS registration through DualEnroll.

Teachers should:

• Encourage students to begin registration promptly.

• Complete teacher/course approval steps when required.

• Monitor which students are still completing registration.

• Reinforce registration deadlines.

Important: A student is not registered for college credit until the CCSNH registration process has been successfully completed.

OCTOBER 2026

Initial Registration & Roster Check

Teachers should compare:

• Students enrolled in the high-school/CTE class

• Students appearing on the CCSNH college roster

• Students who intend to earn college credit but have not completed registration

Resolve or report discrepancies before registration closes.

New Early College Teacher Orientation

Newly approved or pending Early College teachers should participate. Returning teachers may also attend as appropriate.

Topics may include:

• Early College program expectations

• Teacher responsibilities

• Registration

• Rosters

• Drops and withdrawals

• Grading

• Transcript impact

• Student readiness

• Faculty-partner expectations

• Accessibility

• Available resources and technology

Monitor Registration Completion

Teachers should:

• Regularly review which students still need to complete registration.

• Remind students that registration deadlines are firm.

• Refer registration problems to the Early College Coordinator.

Registration Closing

As registration closes, teachers should shift from registration reminders to final roster reconciliation.

LATE OCTOBER / EARLY NOVEMBER

Final Roster Reconciliation

Compare the final CCSNH roster against the high-school/CTE classroom roster.

Verify that:

• Every student seeking college credit appears on the CCSNH roster.

• No student appears on the CCSNH roster who is no longer taking the course.

• Student names and enrollment status are correct.

• Any unresolved registration issue has been referred to the Early College Coordinator.

Roster review is an ongoing Early College teacher responsibility.

NOVEMBER 2026

November 17: Early College Drop-In / Information Session

Early College teachers may participate in this session to ask questions or receive updates related to:

• Registration

• Rosters

• Course or online access

• Student support

• Drops and withdrawals

• Academic progress

• Faculty responsibilities and communication

Drop & Withdrawal Checkpoint

Throughout the course, notify the Early College Coordinator as soon as:

• A student leaves the high-school/CTE course.

• A student's schedule changes.

• A student asks to stop earning college credit.

• A student stops attending or participating.

• You are unsure whether a drop or withdrawal may be appropriate.

Do not simply remove or stop tracking a student without confirming the appropriate college process.

Drop and withdrawal deadlines may vary by sponsoring college, course dates, and course format.

DECEMBER 2026

Fall / Semester-One Grade Preparation

For courses ending in December, teachers should:

• Review the CCSNH roster again.

• Resolve outstanding enrollment questions.

• Confirm the status of every registered student.

• Review grading instructions.

• Confirm where and how grades are entered in SIS.

End of Course

Enter final grades in the CCSNH Student Information System (SIS) according to the sponsoring college's grading deadline.

JANUARY–FEBRUARY 2027

Midyear Check

Teachers should review any unresolved issues involving:

• Student enrollment

• Rosters

• Drops or withdrawals

• Course access

• Student participation

• Grading or SIS access

Report recurring or unresolved issues to the Early College Coordinator.

SPRING 2027

Ongoing Roster & Student Status Review

For year-long ECHS courses, continue monitoring:

• Enrollment changes

• Attendance

• Student participation

• Students considering withdrawal

• Differences between the classroom roster and CCSNH roster

Notify the Early College Coordinator promptly when a student's enrollment status changes.

MAY–JUNE 2027

Year-End Grade Preparation

For year-long and spring-ending ECHS courses, teachers should:

• Complete a final CCSNH roster review.

• Resolve enrollment discrepancies.

• Confirm each student's enrollment status.

• Review SIS grading instructions.

• Contact the Early College Coordinator immediately if a student's status is unclear.

JUNE 2027

Final Grades Due

Enter final ECHS grades through the CCSNH SIS according to the sponsoring college's grading deadline.

Before considering the course complete, confirm that:

• All registered students have a final grade.

• No unresolved roster questions remain.

• Required grading steps have been successfully completed.