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Upper Darby explores district-supported dual-enrollment models with NEON and Delaware County Community College
Summary
Administrators presented two district-supported dual-enrollment models: NEON's blended college-course-in-high-school model and Delaware County Community College's structured pathways; board and presenters discussed access, costs, class-size thresholds, IEP supports and next steps to gauge student interest for 2026'27 planning.
Upper Darby School District staff presented two district-supported dual-enrollment options designed to expand college-credit opportunities for high-school students while reducing family cost barriers.
James Finch framed the discussion around three factors that will determine cost and scale: student participation, course mix, and delivery model. Finch emphasized the district will not finalize costs until student interest is measured during the course-selection cycle; any implementation planning will be data-driven for the 2026'27 school year.
NEON (National Education Opportunity Network) presented a blended model in which…
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