A Model Intervention Program for Secondary School Education
Joint Authors
Marek, Edmund A.
Gerber, Brian L.
Source
Education Research International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Valdosta State University and the Valdosta City Schools (Valdosta, GA) partnered in 2008 to form the Valdosta Early College Academy (VECA).
VECA epitomizes the early college concept of (a) admitting underperforming students with multiple risk factors for dropping out of school (e.g., low socioeconomic status, minority, and first-generation high school or college) and (b) providing college level dual enrollment courses.
VECA is very different than nearly every other early college school in the nation.
Most (85%) of the 200 early colleges currently operating in the United States begin with students in the 9th grade.
Nearly all of the remaining early colleges begin with 7th grade; only a few are 6–12-grade schools.
VECA targets two primary priorities, (a) innovations that complement the implementation of higher standards and high-quality assessments and (b) innovations that support college access and success.
The primary purpose of this paper is to chronicle the genesis and development of VECA.
This program is very successful, replete with research opportunities, and represents a model early college program.
We plan to continue to grow VECA to ultimately include grades six through twelve and to research that growth and development.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gerber, Brian L.& Marek, Edmund A.. 2012. A Model Intervention Program for Secondary School Education. Education Research International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gerber, Brian L.& Marek, Edmund A.. A Model Intervention Program for Secondary School Education. Education Research International No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Gerber, Brian L.& Marek, Edmund A.. A Model Intervention Program for Secondary School Education. Education Research International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-453099