The dual-credit course option, in which classes are held at a nearby university or community college, is an exceptional marriage between secondary schools, community colleges, and some universities. Describes four types of dual-credit options between Olney Central College, Illinois, and participating high schools. (MLF)

Dual-credit programs, carried out largely by community and technical colleges, have opened the door to thousands of secondary school honors students and vocationally oriented students who need to stay challenged and/or get ahead in their college work as they complete high school. Document describes dual-credit trends, examples, and issues.…