Running Start Progress Report: 2001

Running Start Coordinator's Guide

Section 1
Running Start Progress Report: 2001-2002

Table of Contents

Introduction	Updates
Options for Students	Summary
Growth Continues	Enrollments
Benefits	Data for Students Entering Fall 2001
Characteristics of Students	References
Research Findings	Contact Information

References

Clark R. (2001). Dual Credit: A Scan of Programs and Policies Related to High School Student Acquisition of College Credits. The Pew Charitable Trusts.

Halvorsen M., Noble K., Robinson N., and Sisko C. (1999-2000). Making the Transition: Assessment of Student Satisfaction with Preparation for Running Start. Halbert Robinson Center for the Study of Capable Youth, Tools for Transformation Grant, University of Washington.

Jordan D., McKinney G.R., & Trimble J. (January 2000). The Transition of Running Start Program Participants into Western Washington University. (Dialogue, Issue No. 4). Office of Institutional Assessment and Testing, Western Washington University.

McLain B., and Thompson M. (September 2001). Educational opportunities in Washington’s High Schools Under State Education Reform: High School Responses to Expectations for Change (Volume 2 Final Report). Washington State Institute for Public Policy.

Purcell, Jennifer K. (July 2002). Statewide Community Perception Analysis 2002, commissioned by the Smart Investment Committee of the Trustees Association of Community and Technical Colleges. Market Research Services 4121 W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy. S.E. Bellevue, Washington 98008.