While prior research has documented the positive effects of dual enrollment (DE) participation on student outcomes, and some studies have examined the impact of more structured modalities, there is a growing need for evidence on the types of courses and content that are most effective at supporting students who need it most, the kinds of high school–college partnerships that yield the strongest student outcomes, and the aggregate nationwide consequences of DE participation for postsecondary enrollment and success among communities.

This panel addresses these gaps in the literature with four papers using data from diverse policy contexts. The papers discussed will include: Dual Enrollment Participation among Career and Technical Students in Delaware; Making Gains in Math, English, and English as a Second Language through Dual Enrollment in California; The Link Between Dual Enrollment Partnership Characteristics and Outcomes; Examining the Expansion of Dual Enrollment and the Benefits for Communities and Institutions