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University of Oregon, College of Education : David T. Conley - 0 views

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    David Conley's bio
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Peer Review | Winter 2003 | Connecting the Dots: Linking High Schools and Postsecondary... - 0 views

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    An article by Conley
Kevin Forgard

Making College Readiness Real - 0 views

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    Powerpoint presentation on CR by Conley. Use to articulate prescriptive applications in applying CR standards
Kevin Forgard

Defining college readiness from the inside out: first-generation college student perspe... - 0 views

  • , access to college is problematic for nontraditional or high-risk students. This situation is due to issues of academic, social, and economic readiness (Hoyt, 1999: Valadez, 1993).
  • This study explored the nature of college readiness from the perspectives of first-generation college students.
  • (a) What does it mean to be ready for college? (b) What do successful nontraditional students bring to their college experiences that contribute to their success? (c) How can nontraditional learners be seen to have strengths and not just deficits? and (d) How are students prepared or not prepared for college in ways not measured by standardized tests?
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  • Developmental education courses at community colleges help to provide underprepared students with math, reading and English, and study skills to succeed in college. Research findings from studies conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of such programs are predominately positive (Amey & Long, 1998; Hennessey, 1990; Hoyt, 1999; Kraska, Nadelman, Maner, & McCormick, 1990; Napoli & Hiltner, 1993)
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    Artilce helping define what college readiness means within the context of first-generation college students.
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    Readiness within the context of non-traditional students. Further establishes Conley framework
Kevin Forgard

Center for Educational Policy Research - Home Page - 0 views

shared by Kevin Forgard on 04 May 09 - Cached
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    Article database
Kevin Forgard

Center for Educational Policy Research - Home Page - 0 views

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    University of Oregon and Conley's US DOE funded stuides
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