Concurrent

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WHAT IS CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT?


In May 2009, the Colorado State Legislature passed House Bill 09-1319 and Senate Bill 09-285, the Concurrent Enrollment Programs Act. The act created the concurrent enrollment program, defined as the simultaneous enrollment of a qualified student in a local education provider and in one or more postsecondary courses, including academic or career and technical education courses, which may include coursework related to apprenticeship programs or internship programs, at an institution of higher education. The collective intent is to broaden access to and improve the quality of concurrent enrollment programs, improve coordination between institutions of secondary education and institutions of higher education and ensure financial transparency and accountability. Beyond coordinating and clarifying the existing concurrent enrollment programs, the bills also created the “5th year” ASCENT program for students to continue participating in concurrent enrollment for one year following their 12th grade year. 

WHAT COLLEGE CREDIT OPTIONS DOES D51 OFFER?

TECHNICAL SCHOLARS

Through a partnership with Western Colorado Community College, students can take advantage of college Career & Technical coursework that can help them earn a certificate or degree towards their career path.  

HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARS

Through a partnership with Colorado Mesa University, students have the opportunity to take college coursework at their home high school.  These courses are taught by our D51 teachers, and vary from school to school based on staff qualifications.

EARLY SCHOLARS

This is what people most often think of when they think about Concurrent Enrollment.  This  opportunity allows for students to take college courses on a college campus, taught by a college professor.