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School board hears new dual-enrollment agreement with Embry-Riddle for aerospace courses at DeLand and Atlantic
Summary
The board reviewed a three-year dual-enrollment agreement that will let Embry-Riddle adjunct faculty teach aerospace dual-enrollment courses at DeLand and Atlantic high schools; trustees asked for a CTE presentation later in the year.
The Volusia County School Board discussed and accepted a three-year dual-enrollment agreement with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (listed as "Embry Riddle" in staff materials) that will allow students enrolled in the district's high school aerospace pathway to take dual-enrollment credit on-site.
A district Career and Technical Education (CTE) representative said the district currently offers the AOPA 9/10 aerospace curriculum at DeLand High School and Atlantic High School and that the agreement will allow an Embry-Riddle adjunct professor to teach the dual-enrollment portion at those schools. "This contract is for 3 years," the presenter said. The program leader also described outreach to industry partners including JetBlue, Space Florida and local aerospace employers to build an advisory board.
Trustees welcomed the expansion. Reuben Colon asked what additional opportunities the partnership would provide; staff said students would be able to earn dual-enrollment credit locally while remaining with their aerospace pathway teachers. Board members requested a future CTE presentation to review program expansion and workforce partners.
Why it matters: The agreement aims to expand college-credit opportunities and strengthen a career pathway tied to regional aerospace employers and the local workforce.
Next steps: Staff will finalize the dual-enrollment agreement and coordinate the adjunct faculty schedule; a CTE presentation is planned to provide additional details to the board and the public.
Ending: Trustees praised industry outreach and the potential for program growth as aerospace industry partners were named as advisory contributors.
