District 88 hosts High School Superintendents Forum

On Jan. 27, District 88 hosted a High School Superintendents Forum to discuss “Best Practices for Dual-Credit Programs.” Pictured are (from left) guest panelists Earl Dowling, Vice President of Student Affairs at College of DuPage; Maria Moten, Assistant Provost/Dean of Enrollment Services at Harper College; Michael Carr, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs at Oakton Community College; and Elizabeth Roeger Ludwig, Ed.D., Dean of College Transitions & Developmental Education at Elgin Community College.

District 88 Superintendent Dr. Scott Helton (right) speaks with Earl Dowling, Vice President of Student Affairs at College of DuPage, during a High School Superintendents Forum on Jan. 27. District 88 hosted the event to discuss “Best Practices for Dual-Credit Programs.”

On Jan. 27, District 88 hosted a High School Superintendents Forum. That group meets three times a year for Illinois high school superintendents to connect on key issues and themes affecting education.

The topic on Jan. 27 was “Best Practices for Dual-Credit Programs,” and the group focused on four points of discussion:

Examples of dual-credit partnerships that have been effective for students
Features of dual-credit programs that are successful
Successful readiness trends and practices in preparing students for credit-bearing classes
Successful practices in best preparing students for credit-bearing math courses

Guest panelists were Michael Carr, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs at Oakton Community College; Earl Dowling, Vice President of Student Affairs at College of DuPage; Maria Moten, Assistant Provost/Dean of Enrollment Services at Harper College; and Elizabeth Roeger Ludwig, Ed.D., Dean of College Transitions & Developmental Education at Elgin Community College.

At District 88, students are able to participate in about 20 dual-credit courses in partnership with College of DuPage (primarily Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes), which provide them with an opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. A limited number of students also enroll to take courses at Technology Center of DuPage. The district looks forward to working with other colleges and universities to expand those offerings. For more information about dual-credit at District 88, contact Adam Cibulka (District 88 Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment) at acibulka@dupage88.net or 630-530-3993.