Dual Enrollment Programs- The Missing Link to College Readiness?

Dual Enrollment Programs- The Missing Link to College Readiness? Dr. Joni L. Swanson Geneseo CUSD #228 Geneseo, IL NASSP – 3-13-10 Phoenix, AZ

Dual Enrollment in US High Schools • 2002-03 Census • DE/AP/IB/CLEP – What is the difference? • Higher Education Involvement • Credits, Rigor, Funding, Data Challenges • What Long Term Effects? How to Measure?

Research with Nationally Representative Data • NELS 88/2000 • Previous research – Dr. Cliff Adelman, US Dept. of Education (“Toolbox Studies” 1999, 2006) • Demographic and Academic controls

Academic Momentum …. Leads to… • On Time College Entrance • Freshman Year Credits • Persistence in School

…Positive Outcomes in Higher Education • Bachelor’s Degree • 20% greater likelihood to complete a BA …… • If students enter college within 7 months of HS graduation • Graduate Credits and/or Degree • 34% greater likelihood to complete graduate degree….. • If students earn 20 credits in the freshman year andcontinuously enroll in college through the end of the 2nd year.

Accumulating Credits in High School Dual Enrollment Classes Nest Egg Effect Academic Anticipation – Socialization Effects

Attributes of Successful Dual Enrollment Programs High Standards of Delivery Communication with Stakeholders Support of Higher Education, Local Districts, and State Government

National Standards and Accreditation • NACEP – organized in 1999 • Concurrent Enrollment – HS teachers/college credit • Legislative action to standardize programs

Common Standards and Expectations DE Programs Should Include DE Students Should Experience • College Level Curriculum and Instruction • Faculty Selection and Training • Faculty Support • Student Assessment & Grading • Program Evaluation • College Textbooks, Assignments and Assessments • College Level Instruction/Rigor • College Student Rights and Responsibilities • College Transcripts • Credit Recognition and Transfer

Articulation Agreements and Legislative Action Community Colleges and 4 Year Institutions Dual Credit Task Forces, PK-20 Initiatives

Wide Ranging Legislative Initiatives • 2006 –Policies Related to DE in all States • Student Eligibility • Credit Recognition • Financial Costs • Information Sharing and Counseling • Accountability Safeguards ( PK-20 Data) • Participation Incentives

The Role of the Local School District • Personnel Decisions • High School Liaison • Teacher Shortage Areas • High School Principals • Local School Board and Superintendent • Local Foundations and Service Groups

Rigorous Standards = Successful Dual Enrollment Programs Ensure College Level Courses taught in the High School result in Credit Recognition Provide a College Experience – prompting early socialization to college expectations, study habits and level of rigor

Is DE providing the Missing Link between HS and College? College experiences and credit earned in HS may improve persistence and degree attainment in college

Access to Dual Enrollment Research and this Powerpoint • Joni Swanson’s Blog – information on Handout • Executive Summary of Dissertation • Bibliography of Related Research • NASSP Presentation • Email: jswanson19@yahoo.com • Principal Leadership – March 2010

QUESTIONS…..COMMENTS….. • Thank you for attending this session Dr. Joni Swanson Geneseo CUSD #228 Geneseo, IL 61254

Dual Enrollment Programs- The Missing Link to College Readiness?