About the Program
Concerns about the poor track record of developmental (or remedial) English have prompted reforms at community colleges across the state. How widely implemented are these reforms—and are they helping students succeed? PPIC researcher Marisol Cuellar Mejia will outline different approaches to improving English pathways and the impact of one of the most common reforms, known as one-semester acceleration. Afterward, a panel of experts will talk about the most promising initiatives and the challenges involved in full-scale implementation.
This event is supported with funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the College Futures Foundation. This research is supported with funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the College Futures Foundation, and the Sutton Family Fund.
Please register in advance. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
Agenda
11:45 a.m. Registration and lunch available
12:05 p.m. Welcome
Hans Johnson, center director and senior fellow, PPIC Higher Education Center
12:10 p.m. Presentation
Marisol Cuellar Mejia, research associate, PPIC Higher Education Center
12:20 p.m. Panel Discussion
Moderator: Olga Rodriguez, research fellow, PPIC Higher Education Center
Laura Hope, executive vice chancellor for educational services, California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
Jacqui Irwin, member, California State Assembly
Summer Serpas, assistant director, California Acceleration Project
1:00 p.m. Audience Q&A
1:30 p.m. Adjourn
Contacts
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