Gateway to College National Network
College/K-12 partnerships in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.
The GtC National Network works to build the capacity of colleges, school districts, and states to revolutionize education for high school dropouts and underprepared college students so that all young people can achieve college credentials. The nationally recognized dual-credit program serves youth (ages 16 to 21) who have dropped out of school or are significantly behind in credits and unlikely to graduate. GtC classes are taught on the college campus. After completing a program of developmental skills courses in a learning community of their peers, students transition to regular college classes where they continue working toward their high school diploma and, simultaneously, an associate's degree.
The initial start-up funding from GtCNN pays for planning and early implementation costs. The programs are then funded through formal partnerships between colleges and school districts. K-12 districts provide funds on a per-pupil basis to cover the cost of tuition, books, and support staff. Colleges can work with multiple school district partners.
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