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Intercultural competence and related global learning outcomes are increasingly becoming a priority for postsecondary institutions to assess. This chapter discusses the complexities of assessing this outcome.

John Emerson's (of Casey Family Programs) excellent list of resources and readings on supporting former foster youth in post-secondary education.

PDF report from the Education Committee of the Supreme Court of Texas Permanent Judicial Commission for Children, Youth, and Families. From the document's cover letter: "The Education Committee's recommendations give voice to a child's educational experience at each stage of development while in foster care. From infancy to post-secondary school transition, the Committee recognizes that a child's well-being includes academic stability as well as social connectedness gained through extra-curricular activities. For children with special needs, the recommendations require informed advocacy with deliberate speed. Each stakeholder entity and individual who touches the life of a child in foster care is accountable to secure optimum education access."

PDF report from the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. Goes into significant detail on the various "ways," many of which are institutional or policy level actions.

Research report from ACT Research & Policy with a primary finding of, "...students entering college with dual credit are more likely to be successful in college than those who do not...."