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Early postsecondary opportunities can provide high school students with the opportunity to get a head start on their college education. In Kentucky, districts and their higher education partners may offer one or more of the following EPSO programs: dual credit, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and CTE articulated credit.
Early Postsecondary Opportunities
Early Postsecondary Opportunities
Early Postsecondary Opportunities Program Chart.pngLearn more about the Early Postsecondary Opportunities that exist by selecting one of the tabs below. Additional information on Early Postsecondary Opportunities can be found here.
Bright Spots – Programs
Bright Spots – Programs
Check out these exemplar Early Postsecondary Opportunities programs and learn more about what they have to offer.
Daviess County Public Schools EmpowerU program is one of the largest dual credit programs in Kentucky. Through partnerships with local institutions, such as Owensboro Community and Technical College, DCPS is focused on creating tailored experiences that meet the needs for students, the community, and the local workforce. Students can choose from pathways in Agriculture, Engineering, Life Sciences, Early College, Coding, Advanced Placement or Technical Courses. DCPS has intentionally created pathways for students to begin college-level courses while still in high school. Contact the team to learn more.
Owensboro Community & Technical College
High school students can get a jump start on their college journey, often at a reduced cost, through Discover College. This program with area high schools gives students a chance to really experience college before they graduate from high school. Many on-campus courses count for both college and high school credit.
At Discover College, dual credit courses allow students to leave their high school and attend classes at an OCTC campus. Concurrent dual credit courses allow them to remain in their high school classrooms and earn college credit.
Either option is a great way to Discover College at OCTC!
Where can I learn more?
Check out these resources to learn more about Early Postsecondary Opportunities for students.
Quick Guide Resources
Quick Guide Resources
Benefits of Dual Credit Participation.pdfFinding the Right EPSO (2 of 3) (2).pdfFinding the Right EPSO (1 of 3).pdfFinding the Right EPSO (2 of 3) (1).pdfFinding the Right EPSO (2 of 3).pdfFinancial Aid Opportunities and Contacts (2 of 2) (2).pdfFinancial Aid Opportunities and Contacts (2 of 2) (3).pdfKY Independent with DC (1).pdfResources for Practitioners
Resources for Practitioners
Dual Credit & Student Success: The Effect of High School Dual Credit on Educational Outcomes at KCTCS.
Dual Credit & Student Success: The Effect of High School Dual Credit on Educational Outcomes at Kentucky's Public Universities
Resources for Students and Families
Resources for Students and Families
Learn more about Kentucky's accelerated learning opportunities, including AP, IB, dual credit, and more.
College Board explains the Advanced Placement Program and the benefits of pursuing advanced placement courses.
Learn more about the various CTE program of studies for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Resources for Practitioners:
Education Trust Dual Enrollment Resources: Ed Trust lists a variety of resources for practitioners to consider as they seek to expand dual enrollment programs and partnerships.
KDE Dual and Articulated Credit FAQs: Learn more about the differences between the Dual and Articulated Credit.
Kentucky's Dual Credit Feedback Report: Examines students attempting dual credit over time by school district, gender, race/ethnicity, and F/R priced lunch status.
Kentucky's Dual Credit Program Presentation by KDE: Outlines dual credit initiatives, definitions, and the process to enroll in a dual credit program.
NACEP's Dual Enrollment Equity Strategy: Tanya Grosz (Open Education Network) and Amy Williams (NACEP) present on ways to increase equity by removing the financial barrier for textbook costs through Open Educational Resources (OER). This session made the case for OER as a program equity strategy and provided attendees with actionable steps for using OER to decrease costs for students, districts, and colleges.
NACEP Launching & Manging Concurrent Enrollment: A District/High School Guide that provides a step-by-step manual for how to start a dual enrollment/concurrent partnership.
Research Priorities for Equitable Dual Enrollment: Ten researchers and 12 national policy and practice leaders spent two years reviewing existing research and identifying what we need to learn in order to build the right policies and systems to close equity gaps in participation and completion of these programs.
Unlocking Potential A State Policy Roadmap for Equity and Quality in College in High School Programs for Students with Disabilities: This College in High School Alliance report specifically addresses policy solutions to expand access to college in high school programs such as dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, and early college high school for students with disabilities.
Resources for Students and Famlies:
Pros and Cons of Dual Enrollment in High School: This article outlines the difference between various EPSOs and discusses the pros and cons of dual enrollment.
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