1. Dual Enrollment, Articulation and Transfer
  2. Dual Enrollment, Articulation and Transfer

Dual Enrollment, Articulation and Transfer

Resources on topics such as dual and concurrent enrollment, articulation and transfer, credit and non-credit course transfer and early college high schools

Evidence-Based Practices to Support College and Career Readiness in High School: Early-College High School

  • Case Study
  • Research/ Report
July 2017 —

This brief from the College and Career Readiness and Success Center at AIR provides an overview of research related to early-college high schools to help states meet the evidence requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). 

State-Level Policies Supporting Equitable K-12 Computer Science Education

  • Case Study
  • Guide/Tool
April 2017 —

This report summarizes progress across all states toward writing, adopting and implementing statewide computer science standards. The report highlights best practices and identifies common challenges across the United States.

How to Scale College in High School: A State Policy Guide for Implementing Dual Enrollment and Early College Designs Under the Every Student Succeeds Act

  • Case Study
  • Guide/Tool
February 2017 —

This guide, developed by Jobs for the Future and the College in High School Alliance, profiles design principles and explores opportunities through ESSA to expand early college high school programs.

State Policies Impacting CTE: 2016 Year in Review

  • Research/ Report
January 2017 —

This paper, produced by Advance CTE and ACTE, is the fourth annual review of CTE and career-readiness policies in the states and territories. The report highlights notable legislation, board rules, executive actions, governor-led initiatives and ballot measures in each state.

Breaking Down Silos to Put Students on the Path to Success: The Promise of Early College in Massachusetts

  • Case Study
December 2016 —

This report from Parthenon examines the opportunity for early college high schools in Massachusetts. By collecting both in-state and national data, convening working groups, and engaging a broad group of stakeholders, Parthenon finds that investing in early college could yield vast returns.

Vermont: Flexible Pathways Initiative

  • Policy
October 2016 —

Vermont's Flexible Pathways Initiative provides flexibility for school districts and enables learners to pursue personalized pathways to college and career readiness that include dual enrollment and work-based learning opportunities.

Early College High Schools: Model Policy Components

  • Case Study
  • Guide/Tool
September 2016 —

This policy brief from the Education Commission of the States offers model state policy components for early college high schools that provide the necessary supports to ensure program access, quality and transferability of credit.

Community Colleges: Multiple Missions, Diverse Student Bodies, and a Range of Policy Solutions

  • Research/ Report
August 2016 —

This report examines the broad range of community colleges in the U.S., looking at differences in student demographics, state and local financing, tuition, and state strategies to reduce student barriers to successful enrollment and completion.