Call for Proposals
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Achieving the Dream (ATD) is requesting session proposals for the 2026 K–College Institute: Dual Enrollment that Delivers to be held July 21-23, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
Reimagining the pathway from high school to college is a crucial component of connecting students with postsecondary opportunities that align with their interests, goals, and the demands of the workforce. The K–College Institute brings together colleges and communities that are driving student engagement through equitable access and holistic student supports. Learn about high-impact innovations in dual enrollment and early college programs, college bridge initiatives, and workforce partnerships that equip all students with the skills, knowledge, and experiences they need to thrive in the workforce and contribute to a vibrant and competitive economy.
College and K12 leaders, educators, student services professionals, and researchers are encouraged to submit proposals connected to the following four themes:
- Building K12–College Partnerships Around a Shared Vision
- Strengthening Access and Holistic Student Supports
- Creating Pathways to Postsecondary and Career Success
- Advancing Student-Centered Instruction in Dual Enrollment
Within these four themes, we are seeking proposals for sessions featuring innovations, approaches, and research highlighting how colleges and K12 partners are advancing dual enrollment to accelerate postsecondary readiness, access, and attainment.
Proposals are due April 24, 2026.
Steps to Submission
Please review the proposal requirements carefully. Complete all sections of the online proposal form. Drafts can be saved and edited and will not be submitted until you hit the “Submit” button. You must hit the “Submit” button on or before 11:59 p.m. ET on April 24, 2026, for your proposal to be considered. Multiple proposals may be submitted. Applicants will be notified via email of the status of their proposals no later than May 15, 2026.
Sessions are 60 minutes long. Each session room will have an LCD projector, screen, laptop, one table microphone, and a podium.
OVERVIEW
We are seeking to highlight the progress made by a diverse set of colleges, K12 districts, research organizations, and community-based organizations. Proposals should feature innovations, approaches, and research highlighting how colleges and K12 partners are advancing dual enrollment to accelerate postsecondary readiness, access, and attainment.
Sessions are 60 minutes long. Each session room will have an LCD projector, screen, laptop, one table microphone, and a podium.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Session Proposal Leader Information
Sessions may have a maximum of four session presenters. Insert the first name, last name, and email address of each presenter, and indicate if they are a leading or supporting presenter. Complete contact information is required for all session leaders, including job title and name of organization.
Session Title
The presentation title should include an overview of the presentation in 100 characters or fewer, including spaces. Engaging titles to attract attendees are encouraged as long as they clearly define the content of the session. Consider the session learning objectives as you create the title, i.e., what is the main takeaway?
Session titles may be edited prior to final publication in the program to meet length and space requirements.
Session Description
Descriptions should clearly explain the content of the session. The narrative description should provide ATD proposal reviewers with a complete picture of the session. The description will be included in the 2026 K–College Institute program. Please limit the description to 1,500 characters, including spaces.
Proposal Edits
You will receive a confirmation email after officially submitting your proposal. You will be able to preview and edit your proposal until 11:59 p.m. ET on April 24, 2026. If for any reason you want to withdraw your proposal, please return to your proposal, and update the status to “Withdrawn.”
TIMELINE
- Session submission deadline: April 24, 2026
- Session selections announcement: May 15, 2026
- K–College Institute: July 21-23, 2026
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS
If you have questions or concerns regarding the proposal process, contact aolmstead@achievingthedream.org
Achieving the Dream K-College Institute
Call for Proposals
Click here to download a document to review and share before applying
Achieving the Dream (ATD) is requesting session proposals for the 2026 K–College Institute: Dual Enrollment that Delivers to be held July 21-23, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
Reimagining the pathway from high school to college is a crucial component of connecting students with postsecondary opportunities that align with their interests, goals, and the demands of the workforce. The K–College Institute brings together colleges and communities that are driving student engagement through equitable access and holistic student supports. Learn about high-impact innovations in dual enrollment and early college programs, college bridge initiatives, and workforce partnerships that equip all students with the skills, knowledge, and experiences they need to thrive in the workforce and contribute to a vibrant and competitive economy.
College and K12 leaders, educators, student services professionals, and researchers are encouraged to submit proposals connected to the following four themes:
- Building K12–College Partnerships Around a Shared Vision
- Strengthening Access and Holistic Student Supports
- Creating Pathways to Postsecondary and Career Success
- Advancing Student-Centered Instruction in Dual Enrollment
Within these four themes, we are seeking proposals for sessions featuring innovations, approaches, and research highlighting how colleges and K12 partners are advancing dual enrollment to accelerate postsecondary readiness, access, and attainment.
Proposals are due April 24, 2026.
Steps to Submission
Please review the proposal requirements carefully. Complete all sections of the online proposal form. Drafts can be saved and edited and will not be submitted until you hit the “Submit” button. You must hit the “Submit” button on or before 11:59 p.m. ET on April 24, 2026, for your proposal to be considered. Multiple proposals may be submitted. Applicants will be notified via email of the status of their proposals no later than May 15, 2026.
Sessions are 60 minutes long. Each session room will have an LCD projector, screen, laptop, one table microphone, and a podium.
OVERVIEW
We are seeking to highlight the progress made by a diverse set of colleges, K12 districts, research organizations, and community-based organizations. Proposals should feature innovations, approaches, and research highlighting how colleges and K12 partners are advancing dual enrollment to accelerate postsecondary readiness, access, and attainment.
Sessions are 60 minutes long. Each session room will have an LCD projector, screen, laptop, one table microphone, and a podium.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Session Proposal Leader Information
Sessions may have a maximum of four session presenters. Insert the first name, last name, and email address of each presenter, and indicate if they are a leading or supporting presenter. Complete contact information is required for all session leaders, including job title and name of organization.
Session Title
The presentation title should include an overview of the presentation in 100 characters or fewer, including spaces. Engaging titles to attract attendees are encouraged as long as they clearly define the content of the session. Consider the session learning objectives as you create the title, i.e., what is the main takeaway?
Session titles may be edited prior to final publication in the program to meet length and space requirements.
Session Description
Descriptions should clearly explain the content of the session. The narrative description should provide ATD proposal reviewers with a complete picture of the session. The description will be included in the 2026 K–College Institute program. Please limit the description to 1,500 characters, including spaces.
Proposal Edits
You will receive a confirmation email after officially submitting your proposal. You will be able to preview and edit your proposal until 11:59 p.m. ET on April 24, 2026. If for any reason you want to withdraw your proposal, please return to your proposal, and update the status to “Withdrawn.”
TIMELINE
- Session submission deadline: April 24, 2026
- Session selections announcement: May 15, 2026
- K–College Institute: July 21-23, 2026
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS
If you have questions or concerns regarding the proposal process, contact aolmstead@achievingthedream.org