articles & reports
Articles & Reports
Featured here are selections of articles and reports written by Dr. David Conley, EPIC partners and clients, and EPIC staff at the conclusion of EPIC research projects. Further publications can be found by clicking on the categorical links. As new publications are released, they will be posted here for download.
Redefining College Readiness
published for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation The purpose of this report is to provide an operational definition of college readiness that differs from current representations of this concept primarily in its scope. The report suggests that, while much has been learned about this phenomenon, particularly during the past 20 years, few systematic attempts have been made to integrate the various aspects or components of college readiness that have been investigated in some depth during this period of time. As a result, college readiness continues to be defined primarily in terms of high school courses taken and grades received, along with scores on national tests, as its primary metrics. March 2007
Massachusetts Regional Alignment Workshops: Final Report
In April 2008, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) contracted with the Educational Policy Improvement Center (EPIC) to facilitate a series of regional workshops and provide technical assistance to strengthen efforts to improve college readiness for all students. This final report summarizes these activities and offers recommendations on how state policy can be designed to improve college readiness for all students. September 2008
Texas College and Career Readiness Standards
Adopted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board The Texas College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) specify the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in entry-level courses at Texas institutions of higher education. EPIC facilitated vertical teams of high school and college faculty to develop the CCRS. The standards are now being used in an effort to improve alignment between secondary and postsecondary education, resulting in an increased number of students who are prepared for college and career success. January 24, 2008
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