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Direct linkSusan Jeanette Alexandre – ProQuest LLC, 2023
The purpose of this phenomenological case study was to explore the perceived effectiveness of a restructured developmental education program at one campus of a large, multi-campus community college in North Texas. The restructuring process was guided by the mandates of Texas House Bill 2223 passed in 2017. One of the components of the bill allowed…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Developmental Programs, Community Colleges, Academic Achievement
Peer reviewedWhitesell, Lee Ann – Gifted Child Today, 2016
Shenandoah Valley Governor's School is an Academic-Year Governor's School sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education. In addition to state funding, three local school districts support the school's STEM and Arts and Humanities programs. Juniors and seniors from seven high schools attend this shared-day, selective regional school. This…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Regional Schools, Institutional Mission, Educational Objectives
Download full textWilliams, Mitchell R.; Tompkins, Patrick; Rogers, Betty – Journal of Developmental Education, 2018
Developmental education has been examined from the perspective of students, college instructors, administrators, and policy-makers. However, the perspectives of one important stakeholder group--high school teachers--has not been included in the research literature on this topic. The purpose of this study was to allow teachers to be heard on the…
Descriptors: High Schools, Secondary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Developmental Studies Programs
Lerner, Jennifer Brown; Tomasello, Jenna; Brand, Betsy; Knowles, George – American Youth Policy Forum, 2016
Afterschool and competency-based learning are increasingly emerging as student-centered, supportive learning models to prepare students for college and career. This white paper explores the intersection and relationship between these two fields, recommends ideal policy environments for implementing successful programs, provides real-world…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Competency Based Education, Educational Trends, Educational Policy
Wathington, Heather D.; Barnett, Elisabeth A.; Fay, Maggie P.; Mitchell, Claire; Pretlow, Joshua; Bork, Rachel Hare – National Center for Postsecondary Research, 2012
The authors investigated the design and implementation of the capstone courses that are part of Virginia's College and Career Readiness Initiative. Based on a set of performance expectations for college readiness, two capstone courses--one in English and one in mathematics--were developed to help support high school juniors and seniors who intend…
Descriptors: Program Design, Program Implementation, Curriculum, Course Content
Fulton, Mary; Gianneschi, Matt; Blanco, Cheryl; DeMaria, Paolo – Education Commission of the States, 2014
The Developmental Strategies for College Readiness and Success Resource Guide was produced by the Education Commission of the States and the Southern Regional Education Board for the "Countdown to 2015: Developmental Strategies to Advance Readiness in the Common Core Era" convening held April 21-23, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The…
Descriptors: College Readiness, Success, Developmental Studies Programs, Guides
Asmussen, John G.; Horn, Aaron S. – Midwestern Higher Education Compact, 2014
Developmental education, also termed remedial education, refers to curricula intended to improve the academic skills and knowledge of students who are underprepared for undergraduate coursework, particularly in the areas of mathematics, reading, and writing. Many practitioners and researchers agree that developmental education should be improved,…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Developmental Studies Programs, Remedial Programs, Academic Support Services
ACT, Inc., 2011
Annually, ACT provides a snapshot of the college and career readiness of ACT-tested high school graduates. This report is offered as a service to inform policymakers and practitioners about selected indicators of effectiveness and how that translates into readiness. It is designed to stimulate discussion, inquiry, and action. This report for the…
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Achievement Rating, Achievement Tests, Academic Achievement
