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Board hears expansion plan for dual and concurrent college credit after years of growth in dual‑credit enrollment
Summary
District staff reported large increases in dual/concurrent enrollment after the district began waiving student fees; trustees discussed balancing AP, IB and concurrent offerings and the barriers students face accessing advanced coursework.
Washoe County School District leaders presented data and a strategy on Sept. 23 to expand advanced coursework — including dual credit, concurrent enrollment, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and Career & Technical Education (CTE) offerings — and reviewed the recent strong growth in dual‑credit participation.
Key points from the presentation
- Dual credit vs. concurrent enrollment: District staff clarified definitions. Dual (or dual) credit generally refers to college‑taught courses (college instructor, often off‑site) for which students pay college tuition; concurrent enrollment refers to college credit taught on high‑school campuses by approved district teachers in partnership with higher‑education institutions. - Cost and fee policy: Since 2023 the district has waived many fees for AP and concurrent enrollment exams and textbooks; staff reported the district paid roughly $416,000 in AP exam fees and about $178,000 for dual/concurrent textbooks and…
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