Dual Enrollment: A National Model for Earning College Credit While Still in High School
Session Abstract
Dual enrollment is not a new concept. However, in recent years it has become a relevant topic in educational and political dialogues. This roundtable will acquaint the attendee with the dual enrollment model, its current status, and its future
Target Audience
Community college faculty/administrators; high school administrators, counselors and advisors
Session Description
The dual enrollment model has, for a number of years, been an underused process for currently enrolled high school students to earn college credits. However, in recent years dual enrollment has been a topic of discussion in educational and political arenas. Forty-seven states now allow, encourage or mandate that public school districts partner with colleges, most often local community colleges, to develop a process that allows students to enroll in college courses, often at reduced or no cost to the students or parents. There are advantages and disadvantages, educationally and economically, but there are also barriers to the successful implementation of an effective and efficient dual enrollment program. Participants will leave the session with an understanding of dual enrollment and how it is gaining prominence as a method to increase high school student participation in college courses, reduce student debt, increase student learning and motivation, and increase graduation potential.