Background

The last quarter of the 20^th century saw dramatic changes in postsecondary participation rates. These changes made high schools more aware of the academic and student support services that affect students' transition to college.

Although there are many programs, one approach allows high school students to take college courses and to earn college credit while still in high school. These programs are: dual enrollment or dual credit, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Tech Prep, and Middle College High Schools (MCHS).

Overview

The OVAE funded project seeks to capture information on the effectiveness of these programs, the prevalence of programs in secondary and postsecondary institutions, the number of students enrolled, and how programs are structured in order to provide services to students.

Outcomes and Products

• A focused review of the literature to identify the different program variations and the evidence of program impacts.
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• High school and postsecondary level surveys to determine what programs are offered, and how many students participate



• An analysis of state policy to determine the impact of policies on programs, especially the impact of how programs are financed



• Case studies to identify how programs can be structured to support the postsecondary transition needs of low- to mid- performing students

Timeline
FY 2001 - FY 2004

Contact
Ivonne.Jaime@ed.gov

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