STEM Early College Expansion Partnership (SECEP)

STEM Early College Expansion Partnership (SECEP) is a comprehensive high school reform model designed to improve STEM education and increase college enrollment for high-need students. The program serves grades 6-12 in Bridgeport, Connecticut and four intermediate school districts in Michigan. SECEP implements four Design Principles: (1) STEM College-Focused Academic Program with pathways leading to college STEM majors, college credit opportunities, and STEM instructional practices; (2) Student Support including academic, social-emotional, and college readiness supports; (3) High School-College Collaboration through formal partnerships and shared resources; and (4) Culture of Continuous Improvement using data-driven decision making and ongoing professional development. The model aims for 90% of students to graduate with at least one college credit. Implementation supports include leadership coaching to districts, workshops and conferences, an online Community of Practice, school-based SECEP coaching, district-level implementation teams, and district-college collaboration to develop pathways and MOUs.