This report provides an update on the 2021 California Classified School Employee Teacher Credentialing Program and presents the 2023 Annual Report to the Legislature on the California Classified School Employee Teacher Credentialing Program (Classified Grant) as required by statute (Education Code §44393(f)). The 2021-22 state budget appropriated…

This guide was developed to provide information about the programs and services of the State University System of Florida to potential students with disabilities. The guide begins with descriptions of the six categories of disabling conditions recognized by the system (visual impairments; physical impairments; hearing impairment; specific learning…

This booklet offers information and statistics designed to increase understanding of California's 107-member community college system. First, information is provided on system governance, including the roles of local boards of trustees and the State Board of Governors and the legislation guiding community college operations. Next, financial data…

This review of tax limitation legislation and its impact on the community college, begins by examining the provisions of this type of legislation, its historical precedents, the extent to which tax limitation legislation was passed in the 1970's, and its implications for local control of community college services. Next, it is noted that…

A summary and analysis is provided of California Assembly Bill (AB) 1725, a reform bill that provides new direction and support for the state's community colleges. The analysis addresses each of the eight sections of the bill: (1) mission, highlighting reforms related to mission statements, transfer core curriculum, remedial limits, articulation…

THIS STUDY ATTEMPTS TO DETERMINE FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCED A SELECTED GROUP OF TWO-YEAR COLLEGES TO EXPAND, TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED IN THIS TRANSITION, AND TO DEVELOP A SET OF GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES WHICH WOULD PROVIDE DIRECTION AND ASSISTANCE TO COLLEGES CONSIDERING EXPANSION TO FOUR-YEAR CURRICULA. CASE STUDIES OF TEN…

This six-part factbook describes the history, programs, and financial status of New Mexico's two-year post-secondary institutions. Part I discusses the legal basis for the state's two-year colleges and describes the coordination of the five types of public two-year institutions operating under New Mexico law: constitutional institutions, branch…

A program review of Illinois' public junior college system was conducted. Two thousand students, teachers and administrators on 19 campuses were surveyed. Findings in these areas are discussed: (1) the baccalaureate-transfer mission--Junior colleges are not sufficiently screening applicants for such programs. (2) occupational education…