Post on 27-Jun-2015
Building Success Through Dual Credit Initiatives
Goal
Identifying the ChallengesObjective
Targeted web presence
Communications Plan
Curriculum innovation
Identifying the ChallengesIssues
Negative Stigma
Teacher credentialing
Lack of data and assessment research
Stakeholder Surveys
Stakeholder Surveys Teachers—Realistic college expectations, better coordination Principals--Teacher requirement adjustments, parent support, inclusion in strategic plans
Students--Fiscal benefit, rigorous coursework, more variety
Counselors--More college information, better preparation
Research
Dual Credit vs Advanced Placement (AP)
Dual Credit vs. Advanced Placement
Dual credit requires teacher certification AP classes require standardized testsBeginning 2011, scores > 3 , college credit
Research
Dual Credit Data Research
Documented Success - Dual Credit
• 98.5 % schools in Indiana
• 25,429 students
• 118,000 credits
• $10 million in savings
ProposalRecommendations
Curriculum alignment between AP and Dual Credit
Innovative advanced degree options
Flexibility in course sequencing
Modality of instruction
Pilot-US History AP
issues highlighted in the task force meeting:
Communications Plan - OverviewRecommendations
Where Indiana State Schools
Why Dual Credit System at Ivy Tech
Who Parents, Teachers, Counselors, Students
Goal Retention and persistence
Recommendations
• Media channels
• 1:1 visits
• Feedback
• Outreach
Communications Plan - General Strategies
Communications Plan- Specific Strategies
Recommendations
With Parents
With SchoolsPartnership with Ivy
Tech
Counselors
Teachers
Students
Two-pronged Assessment
Two-pronged assessment strategy
• Metrics based on enrollment and outreach
• An improved survey method
Assessment
Primary Outcome
Primary Outcome
• Increase the number of students receiving dual credit
Assessment
Secondary Outcomes
Secondary Outcomes
• Increase in credentialed teachers • Increase in options for receiving dual
credit • Increase in awareness about dual
credit
Assessment
Improved Survey Methods
Improved Survey Methods
• Increase number and diversity of sample
• Survey multiple times, especially at entry and exit
Assessment
Keys to Success
Integrated flow of information
Streamlined enrollment process
Curriculum alignment
Teacher preparation
Extended outreach
Conclusion