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Dual Credit in Illinois: Building More “On Ramps” to Degrees and Credentials

Dual Credit in Illinois: Building More “On Ramps” to Degrees and Credentials. October 8, 2008 Illinois Dual Credit Task Force Joel Vargas, Jobs for the Future. Jobs for the Future (JFF).

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Dual Credit in Illinois: Building More “On Ramps” to Degrees and Credentials

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  1. Dual Credit in Illinois: Building More “On Ramps” to Degrees and Credentials October 8, 2008 Illinois Dual Credit Task Force Joel Vargas, Jobs for the Future

  2. Jobs for the Future (JFF) For 25 years, Jobs for the Future has demonstrated its expertise in new pathways to postsecondary readiness and success through a series of activities and projects, including: • Early College High School Initiative • Partnership with Youth Transition Funders Group (High School Dropouts) • Lumina Foundation Achieving the Dream (Community Colleges) • Boston Public Schools, high school transformation

  3. Benefits of DE/DC may be greater for underrepresented students Karp, M.M., Calcagno, J.C., Hughes, K.L., Jeong, D.W., and Bailey, T.R. (2007). The Postsecondary Achievement of Participants in Dual Enrollment: An Analysis of Student Outcomes in Two States. Community College Research Center, Teacher College. Columbia University: New York. (October).

  4. DE/DC Practices: Building On Ramps to College for All • Authentic college courses and credit • Coherent sequence of courses leading to degree or credential • Low/No-Tuition • Support systems • Alignment of K-12 and Postsecondary standards

  5. Continuum of DE/DC Practices • College work is integrated into the high school course of study • Supports for students underrepresented in higher education • H.S. – College partners jointly responsible for curriculum development, students supports, alignment of standards, teacher development, etc. LESS MORE Traditional Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment Pathways Early College Schools

  6. Supportive “On Ramp” Policies

  7. On Ramp Policies

  8. On Ramp Policies

  9. Observations & Questions about Illinois DE/DC Policies

  10. State Examples

  11. State Examples

  12. State Examples

  13. Federal Opportunities • Fast Track to College Act • Early College & Dual Enrollment Pathways • State grants • Gear Up • Permissible activities under HEA reauthorization

  14. Task Force Goals Questions for Illinois • What purpose should dual enrollment/dual credit serve in Illinois? • What can be done to systematize best practices? • What can be done to support the participation of more low-SES and other underrepresented youth? • What role can/should 4-year IHE’s play? • What more would the Task Force need to know to answer these questions? Ensuring Quality Improving Access & Equity Increasing Accountability through Data Collection and Evidenced-based Outcomes

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