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East Stroudsburg staff pursue NCC grant to expand dual enrollment; teachers may need extra graduate credits
Summary
District leaders described three dual-enrollment models and said Northampton Community College has offered a two-year grant that could cover students' college credit costs and possibly fund teacher tuition to meet adjunct requirements. No board action was taken at this meeting.
East Stroudsburg Area School District officials described a three-track plan to expand dual enrollment and said Northampton Community College (NCC) has offered a two‑year grant that could pay students' college-credit costs if the district partners with the college.
The proposal outlined three delivery models: students traveling to a college campus for classes; a high‑school delivery model where district teachers (or co‑taught classes with NCC faculty) deliver college‑aligned courses in district buildings; and an online model where students take courses offered externally. Dr. Vitale said the district favors the high‑school delivery model to provide wider student access without…
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