; and (II) assisted with the process of enrolling in the early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program; (v) to collect, share, and use data (in compliance with section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1232g )) for program improvement and program evaluation; and (vi) to review and strengthen its program to maximize the potential that students participating in the program will eventually complete a recognized postsecondary credential, including by optimizing— (I) the curriculum of the program; (II) the sequence of courses offered by the program; and (III) the alignment of academic calendars between the secondary schools and the institution of higher education participating in the program. (B) New programs In the case of an eligible entity that uses a grant under this section to establish an early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program, the entity shall use such funds during the first year of the grant period— (i) to design the curriculum and sequence of courses in collaboration with, at a minimum— (I) faculty from the institution of higher education; (II) teachers and faculty from the local educational agency; and (III) in the case of a career and technical education program, employers or workforce development entities to ensure that the program is aligned with labor market demand; (ii) to develop and implement an articulation agreement between the institution of higher education and the local educational agency that governs how secondary and postsecondary credits will be awarded under the program; and (iii) to carry out the activities described in subparagraph (A). (2) Allowable activities An eligible entity may use grant funds received under this section to support the activities described in its application under subsection (i), including by— (A) purchasing textbooks and equipment that support the program’s curriculum