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Direct linkAbraham, Reni A.; Slate, John R.; Saxon, D. Patrick; Barnes, Wally – Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, 2014
In this article, we examined the extant literature regarding college-readiness in math for students entering community colleges. Included in this review are the following topics: (a) the role of community colleges between secondary and postsecondary institutions; (b) national initiatives for college-readiness standards in math; (c) Texas…
Descriptors: Readiness, College Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Skills
Sawchuk, Stephen – Education Week, 2013
Every student at Wheeling High School takes a full academic courseload. Many of the graduates of this 2,000-student school in Wheeling, Illinois, however, also emerge with significant experience in a career field. Those interested in health careers, for example, can work with student-athletes in the school's athletic training facility, earn a…
Descriptors: Access to Education, High School Students, Transitional Programs, Developmental Studies Programs
Download full textBaber, Lorenzo D.; Castro, Erin L.; Bragg, Debra D. – Office of Community College Research and Leadership, 2010
The purpose of this brief is to understand the Illinois College and Career Readiness (CCR) Act in light of David Conley's college readiness model. Although not mentioned specifically by the Illinois statute, evaluation results gathered by the Office of Community College Research and Leadership (OCCRL) show alignment between a number of programs…
Descriptors: College Preparation, Evaluation Methods, School Readiness, Readiness
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, 2008
In response to the Education and Economic Development Act of 2005 (EEDA), South Carolina has embarked on an exciting initiative called the South Carolina Course Alignment Project. In partnership with the South Carolina Department of Education and the South Carolina Technical College System, the project is led by the South Carolina Commission on…
Descriptors: Developmental Studies Programs, Transitional Programs, College Preparation, State Programs
DeWitt, Stephen – Principal Leadership, 2008
The lines between academic study and career and technical skills training are blurring. State and national leaders are beginning to recognize the transformational potential career and technical education (CTE) offers for such issues as secondary-postsecondary transitions, remediation, and the drop-out problem. At the national level, the National…
Descriptors: Accountability, Vocational Education, Dropout Prevention, Academic Achievement
Dual Enrollment Students in Florida and New York City: Postsecondary Outcomes. CCRC Brief. Number 37
Karp, Melinda Mechur; Calcagno, Juan Carlos; Hughes, Katherine L.; Jeong, Dong Wook; Bailey, Thomas – Community College Research Center, Columbia University, 2008
Dual enrollment programs enable students to take college courses and earn college credit while in high school. Once limited to high-achieving students, these programs are now seen as a means to support the postsecondary preparation of average-achieving students. Moreover, though dual enrollment programs typically have been reserved for…
Descriptors: Dual Enrollment, Vocational Education, Graduation Rate, Educational Indicators
PDF pending restorationCalifornia Postsecondary Education Commission, 2002
The "2001-02 Budget Act" included approximately $127 million to fund 19 different outreach programs designed to encourage and support high school students to attend college. Since some programs also receive additional funds from federal, private, and local school districts the combined outreach program revenue is even greater. Over the…
Descriptors: Profiles, Outreach Programs, High Schools, Research Reports
