Dual Enrollment (DE) programs offer invaluable opportunities for high school students to engage in college coursework, yet disparities persist in access and quality, particularly among marginalized groups. In response to this challenge, a concerted effort has emerged to reform DE programs, aiming to broaden their benefits for all students.
In this session, presenters discussed the How States and Systems Can Support Practitioner Efforts to Strengthen Dual Enrollment report that was published by CCRC and the College in High School Alliance. Their discussion focused on three core areas central to enabling DEEP: 1) expanding access to DE; 2) strengthening DE as an on-ramp to high-opportunity Ppthways; and 3) building and sustaining DE partnerships.
Throughout their session, researchers worked with participants in engaging directly with the Policymaker Strategy Development Guide that was published in conjunction with the report. By engaging in this dialogue and adopting these recommendations, state and system leaders can play a pivotal role in advancing DE programs, ultimately fostering greater equity and success for all students in the transition from high school to college.