Resource Library
Strong Start to Finish disseminates a variety of resources including research papers and “how-to” documents to practitioners in the field as they work to implement reforms. Here, you’ll find some of our collective knowledge.
Partner Publication
No Room for Doubt: Moving Corequisite Support from Idea to Imperative
This report from Complete College America focuses on corequisite’s impact on improving outcomes for students in need of developmental education. Through conversations with practitioners, researchers, partners, and students, one thing is clear: corequisite support should be the norm for developmental education at every college and university. The latest report shares data and insights on the effectiveness of corequisite as well as new insights on how to implement and scale.
People in the Reform
People in the Reform: Dr. Katie Hern
Since the pandemic, Dr. Katie Hern, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the California Acceleration Project, has been reflecting on her humanity-centered teaching approach. She readily talks about how much she has grown and learned over her tenure as a Professor of English at Skyline College, and how her teaching style now better serves her students. Learn about her journey and growth-centered approach in our latest People in the Reform.
People in the Reform
People in the Reform: Dr. Aisha Lowe
Dr. Aisha Lowe, Vice Chancellor of Educational Services and Support for the California Community Colleges, encourages educators to envision ideal and equitable systems, and to then figure out what needs to be dismantled in order to bring that vision to life.
Policy Report
Implementing and Scaling Multiple Measures Assessment in the Context of COVID-19
When colleges overwhelmingly moved to remote learning and work in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the capacity to run proctored placement tests was significantly reduced. The Center for the Analysis of Postsecondary Readiness examined how four states — Indiana, Virginia, Texas, and Washington — took system-level actions to overcome the limitations of multiple measures assessment and find new ways to place students. By decreasing reliance on standardized assessments, state systems can help institutions to reduce disparities in student outcomes and improve student success.
Points of Interest
Deficit Language in Course Descriptions
This Points of Interest shows that deficit-based language is commonly used in course descriptions at SSTF Scaling Sites.
Points of Interest
Developmental Math Course Offerings
This Points of Interest shows that most SSTF institutions offer between one and three developmental math courses, while 35 had fully eliminated standalone developmental courses.
People in the Reform
People in the Reform: Dr. Jeanne Funk
A conversation with Dr. Jeanne Funk, professor of mathematics at LaGuardia Community College, who is using the community college setting as an opportunity to impact the lives of many diverse students -- while growing in her field.
