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ON THE HORIZON: MARCH-AUGUST 2026

Explore the road to launch: Below is a clear, month‐by‐month view of the key milestones families can expect from March through the start of the school year in August: community sessions (live + web‐live), application support, three lottery rounds as required by our enrollment policy, orientation events, and final onboarding. Use this timeline to plan, ask questions, and pick the session that works best.

 

1) MARCH

  • Announce statewide community sessions schedule (live + web live); registration opens

  • Begin application help sessions, drop‐ins, and targeted outreach

  • Application intake open for Lottery 1 eligibility (must be received by March 31)

 

2) APRIL

  • April 1: Lottery 1 (Early Enrollment); notifications sent; non‐selected moved to waitlist for Lottery 2

  • Continued recruitment, printed materials distribution, and application support

  • Ongoing weekly community sessions (evening + weekend; hybrid recordings available)

 

3) MAY

  • May 1: Lottery 2 (Main Enrollment); notifications sent; non‐selected moved to waitlist for Lottery 3

  • Continued recruitment, printed materials distribution, and application support

  • Orientation sign‐ups and pathway selection surveys sent to enrolled families

 

4) JUNE

  • June 1: Lottery 3 (Final Enrollment); notifications sent; remaining applicants placed on waitlist in order drawn
    Confirm partner & community college‐lab schedules

  • Schedule new family orientation sessions (live + web‐live); promote optional summer bridge projects

  • Finalize staff and pathway placements

 

5) JULY

  • July 1: Lottery 3 (Final Enrollment); notifications sent; remaining applicants placed on waitlist in order drawn

  • Complete final class, internship, and college‐lab placements; publish start‐of‐year schedule templates and transportation info

  • Onsite open houses and facility walkthroughs for enrolled families (regional + recorded)

 

6) AUGUST

  • Early August: Family onboarding webinars (technology, MTSS/TAG supports, expectations)

  • Mid-August: Student orientation days (advisory introductions, meet mentors, baseline assessments)

  • Launch Week (start of school year): goal‐setting, project kickoffs, first showcases

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