Credit Where Credit is Due? District Policies on College Credit and High School Graduation Requirements

California Dual Enrollment Equity Conference: High-quality dual enrollment improves high school graduation, college enrollment, and college completion—particularly when students earn both college credit and credit toward high school graduation, a practice known as dual credit. In California, dual credit policy is set locally, resulting in wide variation that can affect access and equity.

This session features findings from a new CLP publication, Credit Where Credit is Due? District Policies on College Credit and High School Graduation Requirements. This report examines policies across 20 LEAs for evidence of dual credit. Participants will explore key findings and discuss how equitable dual credit policies can better support historically underserved students.

Presenters: Dr. Naomi Castro, CLP, and Laurencia Walker, CLP