Replicating ALP A preliminary but promising study funded by the Kresge Foundation, sponsored by Achieving the Dream, and conducted by Dawn Coleman at the Center for Applied Research (CFAR) at Central Piedmont Community College. Center for Applied Research

Replicating ALP The study consisted of three phases: Phase 1:A survey of 63 colleges conducting ALP. Phase 2:Detailed data from 7 colleges. Phase 3:A case study of two implementing colleges. ALP The Accelerated Learning Program

10%10% 3 0% Size of Schools in CFAR Study 40 % 20%20% < % % 23.8% 12.7%

First Year of ALP ALP The Accelerated Learning Program

Phase 2 Participating Colleges college A B C D E F G model CCBC larger class size two instructors no pilot triangle dev class size 101 class size first offered fall 2011 spring 2012 fall 2010 spring 2012 fall 2012 # ALP students in study

5 0% Success Rates for 7 Participating Colleges 7 5% 2 5% comparison cohort ALP cohort 76% 37 % 86% 33 % 73% 3 8% 68% 48 % 94% 3 9% 51% 35 % 82% 47 % A suburbs Midwest B suburbs Midwest C urban Southwest D <5000 small town Midwest E <5000 suburbs Southeast F <5000 rural Southeast G small town Mid-Atlantic

5 0% Success Rates for 7 Participating Colleges 7 5% 2 5% comparison cohort ALP cohort 76% 37 % 86% 33 % 73% 3 8% 68% 48 % 94% 3 9% 51% 35 % 82% 47 % A CCBC B CCBC C CCBC D larger class size E different instructors F no pilot G triangle

Findings from Open-Ended Survey and Focus Groups backward curriculum design scaffolding for 101 addressing non-cognitive issues faculty development ALP The Accelerated Learning Program

Challenges in Piloting ALP scheduling and registration explaining the course to advisors funding credentials classrooms recruiting students which students should be in ALP? gaining faculty support

Replicating ALP A preliminary but promising study funded by the Kresge Foundation, sponsored by Achieving the Dream, and conducted by Dawn Coleman at the Center for Applied Research (CFAR) at Central Piedmont Community College. Center for Applied Research