California Exemplary Dual Enrollment Award

Program Description

The High School Innovations and Initiatives Office introduced the first annual Exemplary Dual Enrollment Awards Program in the 2022–23 school year. The purpose of this award program is to identify and recognize schools that have exemplary dual enrollment programs and to allow these schools to share their exemplary programs and practices which have contributed to their success. This award will encourage other schools to strengthen and expand their dual enrollment offerings especially associated with inclusion of students of color, socially-economically disadvantaged and first in the family to attend college.

Eligibility Requirements

All Middle College High Schools, Early College High Schools and Alternative Education Schools with dual enrollment are eligible to apply for the 2024–25 California Department of Education (CDE) Exemplary Dual Enrollment Award. Please note — this is a school-based award. Districts may not apply. Comprehensive high schools and early college programs will be eligible to apply for the 2025–26 year. Schools recognized as a California Exemplary Dual Enrollment Awardee will hold the title for two years.

Schools must demonstrate and provide evidence of:

• College partnership(s)
• Equity
• Integration with college and district plans and frameworks
• Dual credit for high school graduation
• Outcome data
• Pathways
• Student supports

2024–25 Request for Applications

2022–23 California Exemplary Dual Enrollment Awardees