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INTRODUCTION The primary purpose of a concurrent enrollment program is to increase the educational options and opportunities for Colorado high school students. Concurrent enrollment programs allow well- prepared students to earn credit at the secondary and postsecondary levels simultaneously. Concurrent enrollment programs may reduce the need for remediation, improve high school completion rates, improve matriculation rates to higher education, reduce the costs of higher education for students, provide an alternative to dropping out of school and provide equal access to higher education. DEFINITIONS Concurrent Enrollment –The simultaneous enrollment of a qualified student in a local education provider and in one or more postsecondary courses, including academic or career and technical education courses, at an institution of higher education pursuant to the Concurrent Enrollment Programs Act. LEGAL JUSTIFICATION C.R.S. 22-35-101 to -112 (Concurrent Enrollment Programs Act (CEPA), including the ASCENT Program)Former C.R.S. 22-34-101 (High School Fast Track Program – repealed effective May 21, 2009)Former C.R.S. 22-35-101 (Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act (PSEO) – repealed effective May 21, 2009)Former C.R.S. 22-35.5-101 to -108 (Fast College-Fast Jobs Act- repealed effective May 21, 2009)C.R.S. 22-7-1001 to -1019 (CAP4K) STATEMENT OF RIGOR All courses administered through a concurrent enrollment program shall conform to college academic standards of rigor and Colorado Community College System (CCCS) curriculum outcomes. ROLE OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES The CCCS colleges work with local school districts and state recognized secondary institutions to provide concurrent enrollment opportunities to eligible students. PURPOSE OF STANDARDS Colorado community colleges have concurrent enrollment options available to support local education providers. This document provides a set of standards for all concurrent enrollment programs to ensure quality for all students while allowing the flexibility needed for colleges to design programs that meet the needs of state recognized secondary institutions in their service areas. Community colleges may be required to submit evidence of implementation of these standards through periodic program reviews conducted by the Higher Learning Commission during self-study visits and by the Colorado Department of Higher Education. STANDARD CATEGORIES Curriculum Faculty Students Assessment Facilities Administration and Planning
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