May 10, 2017

1. Dual Credit in Washington:Providing Opportunities to Increase Students’ Career & College Readiness May 10, 2017 Cue up our Poll online! https://pollev.com/kefiandersen376 Or Text: kefiandersen376to 22333

2. Introductions • Kefi Andersen, OSPI Graduation and Equity Specialist • Barbara Dittrich, OSPI Supervisor, Advanced Placement, • International Baccalaureate, Cambridge & Tech Prep • Kim Reykdal, OSPI Supervisor, College in the High School & Running Start • Ashley Pierson, Senior Researcher, Education Northwest • Dixie Grunenfelder, OSPI Director of Secondary Education and K-12 Student Supports OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

3. Webinar Objectives • Defining Dual Credit • Why Dual Credit? • Education Northwest – Dual Credit Analytic Companion Tool • Dual Credit Data Through an Equity Lens • Next Steps • Additional Resources OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

4. Polling • We will have a polling question: https://pollev.com/kefiandersen376 • Or Text: kefiandersen376 to 22333 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

5. Defining Dual Credit OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

6. What is Dual Credit? What It Is Dual Credit programs give students the potential to earn college credit while still in high school. Students may become eligible to earn college credit based on scores obtained from year-end examinations, through taking college classes and/or taking high school courses that are articulated with a college course. What It’s Not Rigorous high school classes taken only for high school credit. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

7. Dual Credit Options OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

8. Why Dual Credit? OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

9. Big Picture Rationale • By 2018, 2/3 of all jobs will require at least some post-high school education or training. • (Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce: see Resources slides) • Increasing access to dual credit for ALL students is an economic and moral imperative for the future of Washington State’s economy. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

10. Overview of Legislative Intent • New CHS rules implemented in fall 2015…. • WAC 392-725 revision in summer 2017…. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

11. K-12s Perspective:(OSPIs Mission) Every student OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

12. OSPI:Measuring StudentSuccess OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

13. System Improvement:Four Focus Areas OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

14. https://pollev.com/kefiandersen376 Or Text: kefiandersen376 to 22333 Higher Ed’s Perspective • Washington’s colleges recognize a rich and diverse selection of dual credit programs that can lead to quality degree completion. • The multiple dual credit programs in Washington provide interested and academically prepared high school students with the opportunity to find a pathway that meets their educational goals. • The Dual Credit system necessitates meaningful collaboration in providing dual credit opportunities that prepare students for postsecondary education. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

15. https://pollev.com/kefiandersen376 Or Text: kefiandersen376 to 22333 Participant Poll: Your Perspective What is the primary purpose for dual credit? • Experience the academic rigor/challenge of a college course • Build the skills (academic and social/emotional) needed to succeed in college • Meet students’ unique learning needs and/or interests • Earn college credit to reduce cost and/or time to degree/certificate completion • Depends upon the student’s post-high school plan and readiness OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

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17. Dual Credit Analytic Report: A Companion Tool Ashley Pierson, Senior Researcher, Education Northwest OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

18. Dual Credit Analytic Report: A Companion Tool OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

19. Improvement strategy and key performance indicator in Washington • Opportunities are prevalent and on the rise • Evidence-based practice with educational and financial benefits for students • Often benefit historically advantaged students • Dual credit equity gaps mirror later college enrollment and attainment gaps in the state OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

20. National Dual Credit Evidence Positive effects on: • College degree attainment • College access/enrollment • Credit accumulation • High school completion • High school academic achievement OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

21. National Job Trends What are implications for dual credit offerings? OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

22. Data Through an Equity Lens OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

23. This data reflects the % of all students who COMPLETED at least one dual credit course (per program) in 2015-16 • Increase Equity Statewide Average: Gaps in Completion by Race Statewide Average: Gaps in Completion by Subgroup

24. Increase Equity

25. Increase Equity • Analyze Outcomes What questions would you have for higher-performing smaller-gap districts about how they approach equity in dual credit?

26. Increase Equity • Ensure Quality • Improve Guidance Complete individually Compare responses Develop shared vision & goals OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

27. Increase Equity • Ensure Quality • Improve Guidance • Analyze Outcomes Sample Smart Goal: [District] will increase participation in [dual credit program] among [student group] by [X] percentage points by [date]. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

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29. Next Steps OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

30. A Revived Dual Credit Workgroup • Increase Equity • Ensure Quality • Improve Guidance • Analyze Outcomes OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

31. Focus on “Equity” for Students Improved Tools and Information = Finding the Right Fit OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

32. Middle/High School & Beyond Plan Personalized pLAN Best Practices In simpler terms: • (Who will help me?) • (What is my timeline?) • (How do I revise my plan?) OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

33. Career & College Readiness/Dual Credit in a Multi-tiered System of Support Tier 3: Few Students • Intensive individualized interventions to instill hope Tier 2: Some Students • Additional strategic group interventions for students lacking a vision/plan for their future Tier 1: All Students • Early Warning Data System to track ABCs • Annual High School & Beyond Plan(ning) • Establish positive and respectful school climate • Help students identify and solve challenges/barriers • Strengthen pre/post-high school transitions OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

34. P-20 System Improvement • Vertical alignment of academic program and counseling/support services K-12 • Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships • Increased collaboration with K-12, higher education, workforce and the community OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

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36. Additional Resources • OSPI’s Dual Credit Analytic Companion Tool: http://www.k12.wa.us/secondaryEducation/careercollegereadiness/dualcredit/pubdocs/OSPI_DCDataAnalyticCompanionTool.pdf • OSPI’s Career Dual Credit Webpage: http://k12.wa.us/secondaryEducation/careercollegereadiness/dualcredit/default.aspx • OSPI’s Career Guidance Washington (Middle/High School & Beyond Plan Resources): http://www.k12.wa.us/SecondaryEducation/CareerCollegeReadiness/ • Wa. Student Achievement Council Dual Credit Webpage: • http://www.wsac.wa.gov/college-credit-high-school • State Board for Community and Technical College’s Dual Credit Webpage: • http://www.sbctc.edu/becoming-a-student/high-school/dual-credit-student.aspx OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

37. Additional Resources (cont.) Dual Credit Look-up Tool (WA Student Achievement Council’s ReadySetGrad webpage): http://readysetgrad.org/rsg_cred_wiz/form • List of One Year Transfer Courses – “Washington 45” • http://www.sbctc.edu/colleges-staff/programs-services/transfer/washington-45.aspx • Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce: Help Wanted: Projections of Jobs and Education Requirements Through 2018 • Gewertz, Catherine. “Are Dual Enrollment Programs Overpromising?” Education Week Vol. 36, Issue 03 (2016): pgs. 12-13. Print. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

38. Related Listservs Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction: Counselor News & Notes - https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAOSPI/subscriber/new Washington Student Achievement Council: Dual Credit - https://listserv.wa.gov/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=WSAC-DUALCREDIT&A=1 St. Board for Community and Technical Colleges: Running Start Coordinators - http://lists.ctc.edu/mailman/listinfo/rstart_lists.ctc.edu College in the High School - http://lists.ctc.edu/mailman/listinfo/chs_lists.ctc.edu OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

39. For More Information Questions about Dual Credit Programming, Strategies and/or Support: • Barbara Dittrich, OSPI Dual Credit Lead (AP/IB/Cambridge/Tech Prep)Barbara.Dittrich@k12.wa.us| 360-725-6097 • Kim Reykdal, OSPI Dual Credit Lead (Running Start/College in the High School)Kim.Reykdal@k12.wa.us | 360-725-6168 Questions about OSPIs Equity Initiative: • Kefi Anderson, Graduation and Equity SpecialistKefi.Anderson@k12.wa.us| 360-725-0429 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

40. Join Us Next Month • Using Data to Enhance • Reflective Practices • June 14 • 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

41. Equity Data Analyticshttp://www.k12.wa.us Accessing Data Step 1: Go to www.k12.wa.us and click on the K-12 Data & Reports button…. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

42. Accessing the Data Accessing Data Step 2: Click on the OSPI Performance Indicators link…. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

43. Accessing the Data Accessing Data Step 3: Click on the Dual Credit link…. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

44. Accessing the Data Accessing Data Step 4: Click on the Dual Credit Program Analytics for the data tool and use the Companion Tool as your guide to self-assess…. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

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