1. Report to the Board of Trustees May 13, 2013

2. Objective To provide students of Northwest ISD expanded opportunities to enhance and accelerate their education through dual credit college coursework resulting in an Associate’s degree and automatic acceptance into a four-year university in Texas.

3. What is Dual Credit? College level courses that also meet high school requirements With a passing grade, the student can receive college credit and meet high school course requirements at the same time Courses can be taken at any NCTC campus, online or as a scheduled class at SAHS Core or “basic” college transferable classes NCTC has been participating in dual credit with Northwest ISD since the early 1990’s

4. The Benefits of Dual Credit High school students gain insight into the college level learning environment – Dual credit students are 2.2 times more likely to enroll in a two- or four-year college Smoother transition into college – Dual credit students are 2.0 times more likely to return for a second year of college Head start on basic/core college classes (while meeting high school requirements) – Dual Credit students are 1.7 times more likely to complete a college degree Struhl and Vargas, Jobs for the Future, October 2012

5. The Costs of Continuing Education Dual Credit $78 per credit hour $4680 for 60 hours Tuition is waived for free/reduced lunch students Textbooks, supplies are not included Fees are minimal College/University Tuition and Fees TAMU-$18,100 for 60 hours UNT-$18,800 for 60 hours UT-$19,580 for 60 hours Textbooks, supplies, room and board not included www.collegefortexans.com

6. Comparison of Early College and Collegiate Academy Early College  Specifically targeted to at- risk, low income, first generation students  Free to students  Usually located on college campus Collegiate Academy  All students who meet academic requirements  Tuition/books are responsibility of students  Free/reduced students qualify for free tuition  Housed at Steele AHS

7. Partnership/MOU North Central Texas College provides… Dual Credit Coordinator will be housed at Steele AHS Instructors for class size of 10 students Up to two dual credit scholarships per course with minimum 12 student enrollment Expanded Dual Credit opportunities for 9th and 10th grade students enrolled in Collegiate Academy Building administrator during evening hours Northwest ISD provides… Classroom use for public evening classes

8. Honors Program

9. The NISD Collegiate Academy at Steele AHS Dual credit coursework for qualifying students beginning in 9 th grade “Face to face” instructional delivery for grades 9 and 10 Honors collegiate coursework for qualifying students in grades 11 and 12 “Face to face” or campus-based facilitated online instructional delivery for grades 11 and 12 College coaching provided by NCTC coordinator and required advisory period beginning in grade 9 Individualized safety nets and mentors provided for each student Campus staff trained to provide assistance and resources

10. Honors Designation A Collegiate Academy Honors student will- Engage in meaningful research and inquiry Have the opportunity to grow as a student and scholar Acquire prerequisites needed for acceptance into university honors programs Requirements- 3.3 overall high school GPA Cumulative 3.0 GPA on all college coursework Expectations- In-depth research projects presented to NCTC students, faculty, and staff on the college campus for each course.

12. Timeline Ongoing – Alignment of potential NCTC courses to TEKS May-June 2013 – Creation of promotional materials, NCTC/NISD Dual Credit Coordinator in place June-August 2013 – Continued staff development on Project-based Learning October 2013 – Middle school recruiting tour, applications open January 2014 – First course offered to freshmen! February 2014 – Spring applications open