Upcoming Presentations

Early College as a Postsecondary Success Strategy

April 24, 2:00–3:00 PM ET

This session will delve into the benefits and opportunities of Early College programs in preparing students for success beyond high school. Presenters will showcase the pioneering work of Leadership Network in Mass, alongside leading researchers and practitioners from Boston Public Schools to demonstrate the impact and potential of Early College and dual enrollment initiatives.

Key Topics:

  • The Mechanics: Gain insights into the practical implementation of Early College programs, including eligibility criteria, course offerings, and academic requirements.
  • Best Practices: Discover successful models and strategies for seamlessly integrating dual enrollment into high school curricula and maintaining academic rigor.
  • Student Support: Learn about effective methods for providing guidance and support to Early College students, ensuring they thrive academically and socially.
  • Equity Considerations: Explore how dual enrollment programs can be designed and implemented to promote equity and provide equal access to opportunities for all students, regardless of background or socioeconomic status.

Who Should Attend

This webinar is designed for educators, policymakers, and stakeholders committed to enhancing leadership practices within educational institutions. It is relevant for anyone wanting to ensure all students have an equitable opportunity to achieve their greatest postsecondary aspirations.

Presenters

John Fink, Senior Research Associate and Program Lead, CCRC

Gretta Schaff, Dual Enrollment Curriculum Specialist, Boston Public Schools

Adam Seidel, Deputy Director, Massachusetts, OneGoal

Halicia Lyttle, Early College Director, Boston Community Leadership Academy

What We Know About Transfer Outcomes and How Colleges Can Improve Them

Data & Technology Insight Webinar
December 05, 2017

This Data & Technology Insight webinar offered national data on institutional and statewide effectiveness in helping students to transfer from community colleges and earn bachelor's degrees and research-based recommendations for how institutions can improve outcomes. Using National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) data, the presenters summarized findings that show great variation in institutional performance, even among similar types of institutions, strongly suggesting the opportunity for institutions to improve transfer outcomes.

The presenters shared findings on institutional and partnership practices aligned to strong transfer outcomes based on visits to more than a dozen of highly effective institutions (identified using NSC data) summarized in The Transfer Playbook. Finally, presenters reviewed templates for reports colleges should generate to better understand—and inform ways to improve—transfer student outcomes.

Associated Papers

Participants

Senior Research Associate and Program Lead
Community College Research Center
Senior Research Scholar
Community College Research Center

Associated Project(s)