Navigating Dual Enrollment: Empowering Students and Families

This chapter discusses the critical role of effective communication and academic advising in dual enrollment programs, ensuring students and parents are well-informed about their options. It highlights the importance of early engagement, starting in middle school, to foster understanding and prepare families for the benefits and challenges of early college coursework. Additionally, the chapter explores the evolution of these programs, emphasizing the integration of career and college readiness, and the significance of experiential learning in shaping student aspirations.