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June 18, 2008
Early College Experiences: Early College Experiences: Innovative Pathways to Innovative Pathways to
Promote School SuccessPromote School Success
Presentation by Terry Grobe, Terri Howard and Michael Presentation by Terry Grobe, Terri Howard and Michael Webb Webb
JFF and Holyoke Community CollegeJFF and Holyoke Community College
Slide 2
The High School Graduation The High School Graduation MystiqueMystique
• For low-income students, dysfunctional to sell high school graduation as the end point..
– Everyone needs a postsecondary credential
– Country is dividing rapidly into “haves” and “have-nots” based on educational attainment
– The AA degree is the “pivotal” point
Slide 3SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, PUMS and Population Projections, IPEDS Completions Survey 2004-05
For every ten students who start high school…
Seven will get a diploma But only five will enroll in a postsecondary institution Fewer than three will complete a Bachelor’s degree within ten years
The Education Pipeline Is LeakingThe Education Pipeline Is Leaking
Gaps in attainment are caused by failures at critical pointsGaps in attainment are caused by failures at critical points along the education pipelinealong the education pipeline
Source: National Center for Higher Education Management Systems
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One Approach: College-level Work One Approach: College-level Work in High Schoolin High School
• Time to degree shortened
• Families and state save money
• College “try out” for those not already college bound
• Students motivated to work hard to earn free college credit
• Improved alignment between high schools and postsecondary
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Early College High Schools are:• Small schools encompassing grades 6,7-14 or 9-14
created through formal partnerships between secondary and postsecondary institutions.
• Designed so students underrepresented in postsecondary can earn an Associate’s degree or two years of college credit while still in high school
6-12 schools= 7 years to AA (-2 years) 9-12 schools= 4-5 years to AA (-1or 2 years)
Early College: Intensive Investment in Degree
Production
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Early College High School Early College High School Initiative: Theory of ChangeInitiative: Theory of Change
By integrating grades 9-14, compressing the years to a credential, and removing financial and other barriers to college, we can:
• increase numbers of young people completing high school succeeding in college.
• provide early college experiences for broad range of young people.
• address disconnects between secondary & postsecondary systems, thereby increasing readiness.
Slide 7
Data on Students and SchoolsData on Students and Schools
Impact as of Fall 2007:
• Students served: 20,000 moving to 100,000+ by 2012
• Populations served:
-3/4 students of color -More than 30 schools serve especially at risk
populations—ELLs, Native Americans, dropouts
-Most students are first generation to attend college
-60% report eligibility for free and reduced lunch
• Schools open: 159 in 24 states; 90+schools in pipeline
Slide 8
Average # of College Credits Average # of College Credits Earned by 2006-7 Graduates (18 Earned by 2006-7 Graduates (18
Schools) Schools)
Slide 9
ECHSI Wins and InfluenceECHSI Wins and Influence
• ECHS established in research and policy literature• ECHS being replicated with state dollars in GA, ME, MI, NC, TX; • 75 schools on the way in NC
• Some states have incorporated ECHS in rules and statutes (TX, OH, NC, GA)
• States have expanded free college courses as “on ramp” to college through dual enrolment (FL, GA, ME, OH, RI, TX, UT)
• Early financial modeling suggests early college will yield significant state return on investment and decreased cost of degree completion
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Implementation Challenges: Implementation Challenges: THIS IS NOT EASYTHIS IS NOT EASY
• ECHS requires:– Formal agreement between secondary/postsecondary
partners– Financing plan that combines funding sources:
school & college– Recruitment of and commitment to target population– Leader with credibility in postsecondary environment– Aligned and integrated 9-14 grades curriculum– Instructional and leadership coaching to create
school-wide culture of high achievement– Data driven decision-making & accountability
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Early College High Early College High SchoolSchool
2007-20082007-2008
PartnershipSpringfield Public Schools
Holyoke Community CollegeCommonwealth Corporation
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Early College High SchoolEarly College High School
• Hours: 9am – 3:45pm • Location: Holyoke Community College• Students: 80 SPS (11-12 Grade)• Transportation: P11 on the PVTA• Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided by Sodexho
Slide 13
Early College High School at Early College High School at HCCHCC
• ECHS students graduate from the Springfield Public Schools.
• ECHS students participate in career internships.
• ECHS students receive information about colleges, financial aid and scholarships.
• ECHS students attend school with over 6,000 college students at HCC.
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College ClassesCollege Classes
• ECHS students take HCC classes and earn both High School and College credit.
• Students need a 2.5 GPA and pass the College Placement Test to attend college classes.
• Students receive academic counseling from the College Admissions Office.
Slide 15
The BenefitsThe Benefits
The Bartley Center: HCC’s Athletic facility
College Computer Labs
Library usage
Athletic facility usage
Competency based instruction
Senior Internships
Experience college culture
Take HCC classes
Slide 16
CommunicationCommunication
• Parents are the Key to Student Success!
• Parents are encouraged to contact the school if their child is sick or having other difficulties getting to school.
• The advisor will contact the parent if the child is having difficulty in class or not attending class.
• Parents are encouraged to join other parents in a Parent’s Group at ECHS.
Slide 17
ECHS students in Career ECHS students in Career CenterCenter
Students receive career information
Slide 20
Some Essential QuestionsSome Essential Questions
• What’s the incentive for school systems and for colleges?
• What did it take to start an ECHS at HCC?
• What was most difficult? What’s most satisfying?
• What advice would you give the audience as they think about starting/expanding this work?