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Lim, Victoria – Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2008
Dr. Paul Dosal of the University of South Florida is not impressed with the way most high school students learn about Latin American history. Dosal believes an advanced placement course in the subject will change that. He's the executive director of ENLACE Florida, a statewide network funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, designed to increase the…
Descriptors: Latin American History, Advanced Placement Programs, Global Approach, College Graduates
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. – 1974
Information on Florida public education student acceleration programs is contained in this 1974 report to the legislature, compiled by the Florida State Department of Education. There are six means used in Florida schools to fulfill the legislative mandate to provide time-shortened educational programs at all levels of the educational system: (1)…
Descriptors: Acceleration, Advanced Placement Programs, Dual Enrollment, Early Admission
Jaschik, Scott – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1986
To find the students who need help, college officials are starting new testing programs, sharing more information with high-school teachers and administrators, and joining with high schools to sponsor special programs for students and teachers. Programs in Ohio, New Jersey, and Florida are described. (MLW)
Descriptors: Advanced Placement, College Bound Students, College School Cooperation, High School Students
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. – 1975
This second annual report to the Florida Legislature and the State Board of Education reviews the reasons for student acceleration programs, the methods of acceleration, and the financial implications of time-shortened degree programs. Statistical data are provided on the number of Florida high school and postsecondary students taking advantage of…
Descriptors: Acceleration, Advanced Placement Programs, Competency Based Education, Dual Enrollment
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. – 1976
The third annual report to the Florida Legislature and the State Board of Education reiterates the background and reasons for time shortened education, the methods of student acceleration, and the financial implications of acceleration. Progress in student acceleration in Florida through year-round matriculation, credit verified proficiency,…
Descriptors: Acceleration, Advanced Placement, Community Colleges, Dual Enrollment
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. – 1977
The fourth annual report to the Florida Legislature reviews the reasons for time-shortened education, methods for student acceleration, and financial implications of acceleration. This progress report contains information on year-round matriculation, credit by verified proficiency (including equivalency tests and advanced placement), credit for…
Descriptors: Acceleration, Advanced Placement, Community Colleges, Competency Based Education
Florida State Postsecondary Education Planning Commission, Tallahassee. – 1988
Current Florida funding formulas for advanced placement, dual enrollment, and international baccalaureate instruction are examined, as well as suggested funding formulas to offset the cost of providing each kind of instruction. After the executive summary, the introduction discusses the commission charge and activities. Articulated acceleration…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Advanced Placement, College Entrance Examinations, Competency Based Education