The New England ABE-To-College Transition Project Evaluation Report

Summary

In spring 2003, the Nellie Mae Education Foundation commissioned Julia Gittleman, Ph.D., to evaluate its New England ABE-to-College Transition Project, document the key findings, and provide recommendations for program improvement and further evaluation. The College Transition Project is a comprehensive college transition model that aims to bridge the gap between GED-level and college-level academic work through direct instruction and counseling that addresses the social barriers experienced by nontraditional adult students.  The evaluation focuses on increasing understanding of how the project is meeting the needs of nontraditional learners by answering four questions:

  1. Who are program participants?
  2. Do program participants enter college at higher rates than comparison students?
  3. What can be learned from the most successful programs abut their relationship with their college partners?
  4. What was the experience of dropouts?
Organized into seven primary sections, the evaluation report includes a quantitative analysis of data gathered from students at enrollment and program completion and a qualitative analysis of graduates’ experiences enrolling and remaining in postsecondary education. The report also includes relevant case studies, key findings, recommendations, and student focus group excerpts.

Citation

Gittleman, J. (2005). The New England ABE-To-College Transition Project Evaluation Report. National College Transition Network.

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