Early College Access

Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES will identify and partner with one or more local Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) to coordinate the offering of college-level courses to high school students, allowing students to earn both high school and college credit at no out-of-pocket costs to students or families.   

Options include, but are not limited to:  

  • Courses delivered on the IHE campus,  
  • Dual enrollment courses taught at participating high schools,  
  • Dual enrollment courses taught at BOCES,  
  • Dual enrollment courses taught virtually,
  • Other approved dual enrollment pathways as mutually agreed.  
Goals of the Early College Access service include: 

  • Access and Equity: Eliminate financial barriers to provide dual enrollment and career-focused courses.
  • Instructional and Program Quality: Provide teacher and counselor professional development to boost instruction, ensure smooth credit transfer, and improve transition to various post-secondary pathways.
  • Collaboration and Support: Work with stakeholders to assess needs, expand programs, and make system improvements through unified voice and influence.
Early College Access SharePoint Site - Access available only for participating partners, including district and building liaisons and IHE liaisons. 

Get in Touch With Us!

Districts, CTE Centers and Institutions of Higher Education are supported by an Early College Access Specialist.

Adrienne Sopinski
Early College Access Specialist
585-352-2486
Brandilyn-Kelly Steves
Early College Access Specialist
585-352-2491

School Districts and CTE Centers
  • Bloomfield Central School District
  • Canandaigua City School District
  • Churchville-Chili Central School District
  • Clyde-Savannah Central School District
  • Dundee Central School District
  • East Irondequoit Central School District
  • Finger Lakes Technical and Career Center (FLTCC)
  • Gates Chili Central School District
  • Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman)
  • Holley Central School District
  • Honeoye Central School District
  • Kendall Central School District
  • Naples Central School District
  • Penn Yan Central School District
  • Romulus Central School District
  • Seneca Falls Central School District
  • Wayne Technical and Career Center (WTCC)
  • Wheatland-Chili Central School District
School Districts and CTE Centers
  • Eastern Monroe Career Center (EMCC), Monroe One BOCES
  • Fairport Central School District
  • Gananda Central School District
  • Greece Central School District
  • Lyons Central School District
  • Manchester-Shortsville Central School District (Red Jacket)
  • Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE)
  • Newark Central School District
  • North Rose-Wolcott Central School District
  • Palmyra-Macedon Central School District
  • Penfield Central School District
  • Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District (Midlakes)
  • Sodus Central School District
  • Victor Central School District
  • Waterloo Central School District
  • Wayne Central School District
  • West Irondequoit Central School District
  • Williamson Central School District
Institutions of Higher Education
  • Alfred State College
  • Corning Community College
  • Genesee Community College
  • Monroe Community College
  • Northeast College of Health Sciences
  • Rochester Institute of Technology
  • SUNY Brockport

Institutions of Higher Education
  • Buffalo State University
  • Cayuga Community College
  • Finger Lakes Community College
  • Nazareth University
  • Niagara University
  • Roberts Wesleyan University
  • SUNY Oneonta
  • Syracuse University

Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

Inspiring Future-Ready Learners Through Library eResources  

Date: November 3, 2026  
Time: 8-11:30 a.m.  
Location: Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Educational Support Center (ESC)  
Audience: Elementary, Middle and High School Librarians  

This session introduces participants to NY Inspires and the Portrait of a Graduate framework, while exploring how library instruction, resources, and services can support future-ready skills. Participants will examine available eResources, identify connections to key student success competencies, and gain practical strategies for supporting professional learning within their schools and districts.  


From High School Research to First-Year College Expectations  

Date: November 3, 2026  
Time: 12:30-3 p.m.  
Location: Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Educational Support Center (ESC)  
Audience: High School Teachers, Librarians, Administrators, Counselors and College Readiness Personnel  

Academic librarians from Rochester-area colleges and universities will discuss what first-year college research projects look like, the skills students are expected to possess when entering higher education, and common research-readiness gaps. Participants will also explore emerging topics including artificial intelligence policies in higher education, disciplinary research expectations and opportunities for students to engage in authentic college-connected research experiences.  


Research Skills in the AI Era  

Date: November 18, 2026  
Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.  
Location: Live Zoom Webinar  
Audience: High School Teachers, School Librarians, Counselors, College and Career Readiness Staff, Dual Enrollment Instructors, and Administrators  

Explore practical strategies for teaching research skills in the age of AI, including source evaluation, ethical AI use, original thinking and helping students understand when AI can support learning.  


For more information, contact [email protected]