Track disaggregated dual enrollment pass rates in accountability frameworks alongside enrollment rates¶

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Description¶

For state policymakers, the brief recommends accountability frameworks that go beyond enrollment counts. It argues that "Frameworks that also look at pass rates and disaggregate by student subgroup and then hold programs accountable for the resulting patterns can create the right incentives," and recommends auditing subgroup pass rates to distinguish preparation gaps from support gaps before tightening eligibility requirements.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• State data systems capable of disaggregating dual enrollment pass rates by student subgroup

Constraints¶

• The appropriate policy stance depends on what a district or state has decided dual enrollment is for, per the brief's discussion of acceleration versus on-ramp framings

Target Learners¶

• All high school dual enrollment participants, examined by socioeconomic and first-generation subgroup

Target Learning Goals¶

• Equitable dual enrollment course success and college enrollment

Related Strategies¶

• Disaggregate engagement and performance data by subgroup and regularly evaluate and adjust support plans
• Track voluntary engagement measures alongside learning gains and study environments where bypass is possible

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Terrell, J. H., Mathias, J., Blanchard, A., & Roldan-Rueda, D. (2026). The arc of dual enrollment: Access, struggle, and what makes success possible. WestEd. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED681344