Dual Enrollment: A Strategy for Career Readiness
June 14, 2016
• Welcome and Introductions • Redefining Ready Initiative • Dual Enrollment: Results of AASA & Hobsons Survey • Discussion and Q&A
Agenda
Today’s Presenters
Hobsons
Dr. David R. Schuler President
Dr. Ellen Wagner Vice President, Research
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AASA, The School Superintendents Association
• Strategic partners since 2014. • Contributed to the development and education advancement of
education leaders through our support of the AASA Collaborative and the Superintendents National Certification Program.
• Share mission of finding ways to bridge gap between K-12 and higher education.
• Expanding into research opportunities with AASA membership with our first survey initiative.
AASA & Hobsons Partnership
Redefining Ready Initiative
www.RedefiningReady.org #RedefiningReady
Redefining Ready
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: 1965 Redefining Ready
No Child Left Behind: 2001 Redefining Ready
Students are more than just the number they earn on a standardized test.
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According to ACT…
Out of 1.9 million test takers, only 40 percent of the high school graduating class was deemed college ready by meeting three or four of the ACT College Readiness Benchmarks. Only 28% met all four benchmarks.
Every Student Succeeds Act: 2015 Redefining Ready
“We all learn in a variety of ways. Our students learn in a variety of ways. They should be able to demonstrate readiness in a variety of ways.”
Simple Truth
We looked at the research from leading educational institutions and research organizations to develop a new
multi-metric, research-based definition of College and Career Ready.
Leading Research
Leading Research
“82% of high schools report that students are enrolled in dual credit courses.” – This must be considered in our college readiness indicators.
2011 report by the National Center for Educational statistics
The National Center for Postsecondary Research, which looked at data from Florida schools, found that dual
enrollment students were statistically significantly more likely to persist in college to a second semester
and earn a higher college GPA.
National Center for Postsecondary Research
Indicators Redefining Ready
Institutions of Higher Education as our Longitudinal Research Partner
College Acceptance Admissions Criteria
Template Dashboard and Reporting Artifacts
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) State Implementation Plans
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Next Steps
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Redefining Ready
The Power of 15 – All Means All Redefining Ready
Dual Enrollment: Results of AASA & Hobsons Survey
Dual Enrollment, Dual Credit
Dual enrollment refers to courses taught to high school students at the high school for which the students receive both high school credit and college credit. Different institutions have different names for dual enrollment, such as “dual credit,” “concurrent enrollment,” or “joint enrollment.” NCES has reported that in 2002-2003 showed dual credit enrollments reached 1.16 million students. In 2010-2011 dual credit enrollments had reached 2.04 million students, a 75% increase.
Survey Executive Summary
Dual enrollment programs offer students opportunities for completing college courses and receiving college credit as part of a high school program of study.
AASA and Hobsons have established a partnership to explore the impact of dual enrollment programs as a strategy for college readiness and accelerating progress.
This report summarizes findings of our first exploratory survey.
What is your current position? Survey Results
Survey Respondent Distribution Survey Results
My District Currently Offers Dual Credit Courses. Survey Results
What Partnerships Does Your District Have in Place to Offer These Courses? Survey Results
How Are Your Dual Credit Courses Offered to Your Students? Survey Results
What Benefit(s) Do Dual Credit Courses Offer to Students in Your District? Survey Results
• “They demonstrate that college is achievable.” • “It’s great for first generation students.” • “Helps under-represented groups see they are capable of doing
college work.” • ”It’s a confidence builder, knowing that a student can pass a
college class.” • ”They can get their associate degree in high school.” • ”Pique interest of ‘at-risk’ students, enhance experience of
advanced students.”
Survey Results
Examples of “Other” Benefits
What Have You Found to be the Biggest Barriers to Offering Dual Credit Courses? Survey Results
• “Requirements for educational preparation of district teachers who teach college courses.”
• “Difficulty of transferring credit.” • “Difficulties in sharing information between schools and colleges.” • “Lack of interest from higher education institutions.” • ”Lack of scheduling alignment between schools and colleges.” • “Lack of interest from students and parents.” • “Lack of transportation for students.” • ”Paperwork nightmare.”
Survey Results
Examples of “Other” Barriers
Survey Results
Completion of a Dual Credit Course Provides Evidence that a Student is College Ready
US K-12 Public Education Should Evolve into a K-14 System Survey Results
Discussion
Questions?
Thank You!
Hobsons
Dr. David R. Schuler Dr. Ellen Wagner
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