1. Dual Enrollment in Career and Technical Education Programs Providing all Students Access to Dual Enrollment Opportunities Ross Berger, Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg, PA Dr. Jeannette Carter, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA Beverly Hunsberger, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA Jason Brewer, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA

2. Dual Enrollment High School students are permitted to enroll in college courses for dual credit. College courses may be offered in the high school, taught by qualified teachers. College courses may be offered in the high school, taught by qualified teachers. High school students may attend courses on college campuses High school students may attend courses on college campuses Dual enrollment courses enhance student high school educational choices. Dual enrollment courses enhance high school curricular offerings. Dual Enrollment Courses = Dual Credit = Increased Opportunity

3. Research Dual Enrollment High School Graduates: Dual Enrollment High School Graduates: More likely to earn a high school diploma More likely to earn a high school diploma More likely to enroll in post secondary education More likely to enroll in post secondary education More likely to enroll in college full time More likely to enroll in college full time More likely to earn a higher grade point average More likely to earn a higher grade point average More likely to earn more college credits and complete a degree More likely to earn more college credits and complete a degree

4. Question: Can Dual Enrollment benefit Career and Technical Education Students and Programs?

5. Dual Enrollment in PA 2004 State School Code amended with language on Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment options include: Concurrent Enrollment Concurrent Enrollment Early College High School Early College High School Middle College High School Middle College High School Gateway to College Programs Gateway to College Programs Academic Core Courses State Funded Dual Enrollment Grants

6. HACC: College in the Technical School Dual Enrollment program Course qualified instructors Course qualified instructors Courses that align with existing curriculum Courses that align with existing curriculum College faculty mentor CTE instructor College faculty mentor CTE instructor Students meet course pre-requisite requirements Students meet course pre-requisite requirements Student learning is assessed in the same manner as on-campus courses Student learning is assessed in the same manner as on-campus courses

7. HACC: College in the Technical School Goals Provide Dual Enrollment opportunity to CTE Students Provide Dual Enrollment opportunity to CTE Students Increase collaboration between CTE and College Faculty Increase collaboration between CTE and College Faculty Increase rigor of CTE program Increase rigor of CTE program Promote post secondary option to CTE Students Promote post secondary option to CTE Students Update articulation between programs Update articulation between programs

8. HACC: College in the Technical School Franklin County Career and Technology Center HACC courses aligned with existing 3- level curricula Electrical Occupations Program – 12 credits Electrical Occupations Program – 12 credits Electronics Technology Program– 7 credits Electronics Technology Program– 7 credits HVAC Program – 12 credits HVAC Program – 12 credits Mechanical Drafting Program – 6 credits Mechanical Drafting Program – 6 credits Medical Assisting Program – 7 credits Medical Assisting Program – 7 credits

9. HACC: College in the Technical School Results : Since fall 2004 – 280 student enrollments Since fall 2004 – 280 student enrollments 607 credit hours 607 credit hours Program has expanded to five additional Career and Technology Centers in the region Program has expanded to five additional Career and Technology Centers in the region 61% Fall 2007 / 48% Spring 2008 of Dual Enrollment courses are CTE courses 61% Fall 2007 / 48% Spring 2008 of Dual Enrollment courses are CTE courses 70% of Dual Enrollment students enrolled in Gen Ed Dual Enrollment courses 70% of Dual Enrollment students enrolled in Gen Ed Dual Enrollment courses Grade distributions indicate stronger performance by Dual Enrollment students over on-campus students Grade distributions indicate stronger performance by Dual Enrollment students over on-campus students Increasing numbers of CTE students with Dual Enrollment credits are enrolling in HACC Increasing numbers of CTE students with Dual Enrollment credits are enrolling in HACC

10. Pennsylvania College of Technology

11. Penn College NOW Program Description Student Selection Criteria Student Selection Criteria Courses Offered Courses Offered Program Highlights Ensuring Alignment Ensuring Alignment Ensuring Rigor Ensuring Rigor Critical Program Philosophy Critical Program Philosophy Benefits Benefits Future Expansion

12. Perkins IV Workforce Development – high-priority, high-wage or high-demand occupations Challenging academic and technical curricula Seamless transition between secondary and post-secondary Life-long learning opportunities aligned with workforce and industry needs

13. Programs of Study Encourage the integration of academic and technical curricula Encourage the integration of academic and technical curricula Encourage rigor in CTE programs through college prep academics and technical skills Encourage rigor in CTE programs through college prep academics and technical skills Statewide CTE programs support workforce development through career pathways Statewide CTE programs support workforce development through career pathways Dual Enrollment and / or Articulation Agreements Dual Enrollment and / or Articulation Agreements

14. DE, CTE and POS Programs of Study = academic and technical framework Career and Technical Education programs = framework for integrated curriculum Dual Enrollment = opportunity to create rigorous academic and technical scope and sequences for students

15. DE, CTE and POS How to: How to: Incorporate academic standards into secondary to post secondary S&S Incorporate academic standards into secondary to post secondary S&S Bring together academic and CTE faculty at both levels Bring together academic and CTE faculty at both levels Clearly define college ready for CTE programs Clearly define college ready for CTE programs Use Professional Development opportunities to address POS standards – include industry representation Use Professional Development opportunities to address POS standards – include industry representation

16. Dual Enrollment Benefits Integrate rigorous academic and technical curricula Enhance secondary and post secondary faculty relationships Enhance career pathways Prepare students for post secondary success Address workforce development initiatives

17. NACEP (National Alliance of Dual Enrollment Programs) Networking, Lobbying, Professional Development CEP Accreditation Standards Curriculum Curriculum Faculty Faculty Students Students Assessments Assessments Program Evaluation Program Evaluation www.nacep.org

18. Resources The Postsecondary Achievement of Participants in Dual Enrollment: An Analysis of Student Outcomes in Two States. National Research Center for Career and Technical Education. University of Minnesota. 2007 Crafting a New Vision for High School: How States Can Join Academic and Technical Studies to Promote More Powerful Learning. Southern Regional Education Board. 2008 Tools for High School / Postsecondary Partnerships: Leveraging Postsecondary Partners to Build a College- Going Culture. Jobs for the Future. 2008 Assessment of Dual Enrollment in Georgia. Richard L. Lynch. Occupational Research Group. University of Georgia. 2007

19. Resources Dual Enrollment Policies and Practices: Earning College Credit in California High Schools. Joanne Wang Golann and Katherine L. Hughes. Community College Research Center. 2008.

20. Presenters Ross A. Berger, Director of Secondary Partnerships Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg, PA,. Phone (717) 780-2388 Email: raberger@hacc.edu raberger@hacc.edu Dr. Jeannette Carter, Director of Outreach for K-12 Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA. Phone: (570) 320-8003 Email: jcarter2@pct.edu jcarter2@pct.edu Beverly Hunsberger, College Transition Specialist Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA Phone (570) 320-8003 Email: bhunsber@pct.edu bhunsber@pct.edu Jason Brewer, K-12 Project ManagerJason Brewer, K-12 Project Manager Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA Phone (570) 320-8003 Email: jbrewer@pct.edu jbrewer@pct.edu