Next Steps –Next Steps –Dual Credit, Career Pathways Dual Credit, Career Pathways

and the Perkins Act and the Perkins Act Office of Vocational and Adult Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education

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New Studies on Dual EnrollmentNew Studies on Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment of High School Students Dual Enrollment of High School Students at Postsecondary Institutions: 2002-03at Postsecondary Institutions: 2002-03

Dual Credit and Exam-Based Courses in Dual Credit and Exam-Based Courses in US. Public High Schools: 2002-03US. Public High Schools: 2002-03

Source:Source: National Center for Education Statistics, National Center for Education Statistics, April 2005, Based on data from the April 2005, Based on data from the Postsecondary Education Quick Information Postsecondary Education Quick Information System (PEQIS) and the Fast Response Survey System (PEQIS) and the Fast Response Survey System (FRSS)System (FRSS)

Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment Participation by Students: Participation by Students:

2002-032002-03

About 12% of 11th and 12th grade students took college level courses through postsecondary institutions in 2002-03.

Dual Enrollment of High School Students at Postsecondary Institutions: 2002-03

Dual Credit and Exam-Based Courses in US. Public High Schools: 2002-03 National Center for Education Statistics, April 2005

Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment Participation by Students: Participation by Students:

2002-032002-03

About 10% of 11th and 12th grade students took courses within dual enrollment programs.

Dual Enrollment of High School Students at Postsecondary Institutions: 2002-03

Dual Credit and Exam-Based Courses in US. Public High Schools: 2002-03 National Center for Education Statistics, April 2005

Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment Participation by Schools: Participation by Schools:

2002-032002-03

98% of public 2-year institutions of higher education had high school students taking courses.

Dual Enrollment of High School Students at Postsecondary Institutions: 2002-03

Dual Credit and Exam-Based Courses in US. Public High Schools: 2002-03 National Center for Education Statistics, April 2005

Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment Participation by Schools: Participation by Schools:

2002-032002-03

69% of public high schools offered courses for dual credit. Of these: 92% offered courses with

academic focus. 51% offered courses with CTE

focus.Dual Enrollment of High School Students at Postsecondary Institutions: 2002-03

Dual Credit and Exam-Based Courses in US. Public High Schools: 2002-03 National Center for Education Statistics, April 2005

Dual Enrollment Course Dual Enrollment Course FocusFocus

64% of enrollments were in courses with an academic focus.

36% of enrollments were in courses with a CTE focus.

Dual Enrollment of High School Students at Postsecondary Institutions: 2002-03

Dual Credit and Exam-Based Courses in US. Public High Schools: 2002-03 National Center for Education Statistics, April 2005

Dual Enrollment: LocationDual Enrollment: Location• Of the 64% enrollment in courses with an academic focus: 46% are taught on high school campus.

18% are taught on postsecondary campus.

Dual Enrollment of High School Students at Postsecondary Institutions: 2002-03

Dual Credit and Exam-Based Courses in US. Public High Schools: 2002-03 National Center for Education Statistics, April 2005

Dual Enrollment: LocationDual Enrollment: Location• Of the 36% enrollment in courses with a CTE focus:31% are taught on high school campus

Only 5% are taught on postsecondary campus.

Dual Enrollment of High School Students at Postsecondary Institutions: 2002-03

Dual Credit and Exam-Based Courses in US. Public High Schools: 2002-03 National Center for Education Statistics, April 2005

Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment Course SequencingCourse Sequencing

Among high schools offering dual credit: 53% of those with an

academic focus and 72% of those with a CTE focus reported that some or all courses were offered as part of a sequence.Dual Enrollment of High School Students at Postsecondary Institutions: 2002-03

Dual Credit and Exam-Based Courses in US. Public High Schools: 2002-03 National Center for Education Statistics, April 2005

Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment Course SequencingCourse Sequencing

Among high schools offering dual credit: 35% of those with an

academic focus and 41% of those with a CTE focus reported that courses were offered cafeteria style.

Dual Enrollment of High School Students at Postsecondary Institutions: 2002-03

Dual Credit and Exam-Based Courses in US. Public High Schools: 2002-03 National Center for Education Statistics, April 2005

Dual Enrollment: Dual Enrollment: Awarding CreditAwarding Credit

86% of schools offering courses with an academic focus awarded credits immediately and 15% held credits in escrow.

Dual Enrollment of High School Students at Postsecondary Institutions: 2002-03

Dual Credit and Exam-Based Courses in US. Public High Schools: 2002-03 National Center for Education Statistics, April 2005

Dual Enrollment: Dual Enrollment: Awarding CreditAwarding Credit

61% of schools offering CTE courses immediately awarded credits and 41% held credits in escrow.

Dual Enrollment of High School Students at Postsecondary Institutions: 2002-03

Dual Credit and Exam-Based Courses in US. Public High Schools: 2002-03 National Center for Education Statistics, April 2005

The Perkins Act Reauthorization: The Perkins Act Reauthorization:

Challenges for modernizing Challenges for modernizing Career Technical Education Career Technical Education

Perkins Reauthorization:Perkins Reauthorization:Key Issues Key Issues

Accountability Link to NCLB Assessments (at the proficiency level) and NCLB graduation rate methodology.Require valid and reliable indicators. Indicators should not be “solely” developed by states.Link technical skills to recognized industry standards.Create separate secondary and postsecondary indicators.Require local accountability for results

Perkins Reauthorization:Perkins Reauthorization:Key Issues Key Issues

Program RigorRequire states to identify a secondary academic core that prepares for postsecondary education and work readiness.Define CTE, Tech Prep as “culminating” in a postsecondary degree or recognized credential. Don’t water down postsecondary expectations. Encourage Career Pathways/Model Sequence of Courses.Phase-out and merge Tech Prep into the general program.Allow linkages to baccalaureate programs – but target funds at secondary programs and sub-baccalaureate programs.

Perkins Reauthorization:Perkins Reauthorization:Legislative Status Legislative Status H.R. 366. Introduced on 1/26/05 Based closely on H.R. 4496 from the 108th

Congress. Passed by the Committee on March 9, 2005. Awaiting full House action.

S. 250. Introduced on 2/1/05 Based closely on S. 2686 from the 108th Congress. Passed by Committee on March 9, 2005. Passed by the full Senate on March 10, 2005.

Perkins Reauthorization:Perkins Reauthorization:Emerging ConsensusEmerging Consensus

Career Pathway Programs (“Model Sequence of Courses”)

Encourage linkages between high schools and postsecondary institutions.Includes a challenging academic core.Offers non-duplicative technical courses leading to degree or certificate.Focuses on career pathways that are in-demand and lead to economic self-sufficiency.Each local grant recipient operates at least one career pathway program. State helps develop and approves career pathways.

Example - Ivy Tech Career Pathway

Career Pathways – Career Pathways – Key stakeholders and resourcesKey stakeholders and resources

STATE ORGANIZATIONSState CTE directorsState Community College systemsState Tech-Prep DirectorsChief State School OfficersWorkforce and Economic Development Systems State industry-employer organizations and unions

Career Pathways – Career Pathways – Key stakeholders and resourcesKey stakeholders and resources

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONSNational Association of State Directors of CTE Consortium Career Clusters Initiative

Association for Career and Technical Education AACC -- National Council for Workforce EducationLeague for Innovation in the Community College – CCTINational Tech Prep Network

Career Pathways – Career Pathways – Key stakeholders and resourcesKey stakeholders and resources

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (cont’d)Education governance organizations – NGA, ECS, CCSSO, CGCS, etc…Key foundations – Gates, Carnegie, Ford, etc.…National industry-employer organizations and unionsNational CTE Student OrganizationsResearchers and curriculum developersHigh school networks (High Schools That Work, First Things First, Nat’l Academy Foundation, etc…)

FEDERAL AGENCIESOVAE, U.S. Department of Education College and Career Transitions Initiative

DOL/Employment Training Administration Community-based Job Training Grants High Growth/High Skills Job Initiative

National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Centers

Other federal agencies with career pathway/workforce investments

Career Pathways – Career Pathways – Key stakeholders and resourcesKey stakeholders and resources

Find the dual enrollment reports atFind the dual enrollment reports at – –http://www.nces.ed.gov/whatsnew/

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