Keystone Partners

NACEP is excited to announce our 2023 Keystone Partners. Arches are one of the most iconic and enduring structures found in architecture. At each arch’s apex sits the keystone, creating lasting stability by artfully locking the other pieces into position and helping to share the load. NACEP created Keystone Partners to recognize organizations that play a similar role in connecting and supporting the field of concurrent and dual enrollment. Their work has had an important impact on our mission to advance quality college courses for high school students. Keystone Partners are organizations that help to connect the field, lighten the load, and improve our collective approach to the work. These are organizations eager to build relationships and expand their presence from NACEP events to year-round connections. “This program has been instrumental in connecting our members with resources and allies that can help make their jobs easier and more efficient, from solutions to money-saving opportunities, our Keystone Partners are here to help,” stated Miranda Rodriguez, NACEP Director of Communications and Member Services. It is an exciting time at NACEP and our Keystone Partners can help our members grow and evolve along with the field.”

There are seven Keystone Partners for 2023: Canusia, DualEnroll, Latinos in Action, Parchment, Pearson, Textbook Acquisition Services, and W.W. Norton.

Janet Van Pelt, CEO of DualEnroll, a longtime partner and presence at NACEP events, stated, “since NACEP’s 2012 National Conference in Seattle, DualEnroll has supported these events as a premium sponsor every time the opportunity was available. We’re delighted to have this opportunity to participate in a more holistic, strategic partnership and look forward to supporting the dual/concurrent enrollment community and NACEP for many years to come.” 

NACEP is thrilled to continue building the relationship between our Keystone Partners and our community. This initiative will take us into the next decade and showcases our mutual dedication to supporting the field and its practitioners. 

Check out more information on each of our Keystone Partners:

Canusia, was established in 2011 with a deep passion for education and a commitment to excellence. Our name signifies the diverse origins of our three founders, who hail from Canada, Asia, and the United States. Our suite of management tools for dual enrollment programs is expertly crafted by industry professionals, for industry professionals, with a focus on streamlining administrative tasks, fostering communication, and delivering actionable insights to improve program outcomes. Learn more about Canuisa and its services at Learn More.

DualEnroll, is the only commercial software platform purpose-built to automate and streamline all aspects of dual and concurrent program management. Dozens of colleges use DualEnroll to register students, credential high school instructors, automate recurring activities like syllabus collection, site visits, grade reporting, and roster reconciliation, and manage NACEP accreditation requirements. Learn More.

Latinos in Action, the mission of Latinos In Action (LIA) is empowering Latino youth to lead and strengthen their communities. We achieve this through culturally responsive social and emotional learning, college and career readiness, and leadership development. From one classroom in 2001, LIA has grown into a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating in 240 middle, junior, and high schools in 11 states with more than 8,000 students. In 2015, LIA was awarded the White House Bright Spot for Hispanic Education by the White House Initiative on Excellence in Hispanic Education. With 98% of our students graduating high school and 85% enrolling in college, the results speak for themselves. Learn more. 

Parchment, believes credentials matter in the lifelong journey of a learner. Our comprehensive credential management platform helps learners, academic institutions, and organizations support dual enrollment, course sharing, credit transfer, admissions, recruiting, credential issuing, and hiring by facilitating the exchange of credits and credentials.

Parchment Pathways Dual Enrollment makes it easier for institutions and high schools to grow their dual enrollment programs with simple SIS integrations, automated workflows, customizable course inventory, and a seamless student experience.

Our powerful network — millions of learners and over 13K districts, institutions, state agencies, and receivers — has enabled the seamless transfer of course credit and exchange of credentials globally.

Pearson, as the dual enrollment component of K–12 education continues to expand, Pearson is dedicated to providing digital and print solutions that meet the unique needs of programs in this space. Going forward, technology will be the foundation that keeps you and your students connected. We’re committed to helping you build a positive learning experience through flexible, engaging content solutions that can be easily delivered online. Learn more. 

Textbook Acquisition Services, we at Textbook Acquisition Services provide textbooks for Dual Enrollment, Early College, STEM, and CCP programs, at the lowest rates possible. With decades of experience with the textbook world amongst our staff, we have developed many partnerships that allow us to provide both new and used texts while saving your program money that can otherwise be allocated to different portions of your program budget. Our goal is for you to give us your booklist and let us do the work for you while providing the cheapest possible rates along with unparalleled customer service! Learn More. 

W.W. Norton & Company, is the only independent, employee-owned educational publisher, W. W. Norton provides the trusted content, digital learning tools, and individualized support you need to set students up for success. Our dedicated College and High School Groups collaborate to help ensure high schools have the option to purchase hardcover books as well as extended digital access for eBooks and online learning tools, for multiple years at an affordable price. And when a Norton textbook is selected for a dual enrollment course, both college and high school instructors will have access to our thoughtfully created instructor resources, LMS content, and personalized support from our customer success team.  Learn More.