Priority 2 · Develop programs
A documented CTE program, funding mechanism, or pathway supports targeted development; the current buyer and budget still need qualification.
State program or guidance · Reviewed 2026-09-12
This is a research baseline for discussion. Product fit, pursuit decisions and funding eligibility require responsible human validation. No state priority changed because of this screen.
MUS distinguishes concurrent enrollment from Early College, which can be online or on campus, and college-only from dual credit.
Official program source ↗One-Two-Free and reduced tuition are described; verify remaining benefit, fees and participating institution.
MUS Early College explicitly includes online delivery.
Confirm the transcript-issuing college, high-school equivalency and applicability to the student’s intended college award. An industry credential requires its own assessment and issuer; a digital badge is not automatically college credit.
Confirm high-school credit acceptance and the college award before building an online course sequence.
Analytical next step—not a claim that the state lacks a program or that Pearson has an approved solution.
Pearson’s online dual-enrollment offering is a candidate for a college partnership. Product and the college must confirm course equivalency, faculty, transcript, transfer and state eligibility.
Pearson dual enrollment ↗Evaluate eDynamic Learning curriculum and simulations for preparation; evaluate Certiport for relevant credential assessments and Credly for credential communication. These roles are separate from awarding academic college credit.
State gaps & Pearson product crosswalk →Proposed responsibilities for human review—not assigned Pearson staffing or commitments.
Track enrollment-to-completion, applicable college credits, credential attainment, subgroup access and persistence. For commercial readiness, require buyer commitments, budget evidence and a dated next step before changing the forecast.
Start with Montana One-Two-Free ↗