A Model for Accelerating Academic Success of Community College Remedial English Students: Is the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) Effective and Affordable?
This paper presents findings from a quantitative analysis of the Community College of Baltimore County’s Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) for upper level developmental writing students.
Online Learning in the Virginia Community College System
This study examines online course taking patterns among students in the Virginia Community College System, as well as retention and performance in online versus face-to-face courses, and subsequent educational outcomes.
Referral, Enrollment, and Completion in Developmental Education Sequences in Community Colleges
This paper analyzes patterns of student progression through sequences of developmental education starting from initial referral.
Washington State’s Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training Program (I-BEST): New Evidence of Effectiveness
CCRC examined educational and labor market outcomes of participants in I-BEST, which aims to help adult basic skills students succeed in postsecondary occupational education and training.
Effectiveness of Fully Online Courses for College Students: Response to a Department of Education Meta-Analysis
This paper demonstrates that a close analysis of the studies of online learning included in a Department of Education meta-analysis reveals no trend in favor of the online course mode.