Advanced Coursework Resources
As states and districts consider the best ways to expand access to advanced coursework, they may consider these resources.
October 01, 2024 by EdTrust 
October 01, 2024 by EdTrust
Johns Hopkins School of Education
For a more detailed comparison of the differences in states’ automatic enrollment policies, see the report from Johns’ Hopkins School of Education, “Automatic Enrollment in Advanced Courses: A Bipartisan Approach to Excellence and Equity in K-12 Schools.”
Learn moreStand for Children Washington
For a detailed look at Washington state’s policy and implementation efforts, see Stand for Children Washington’s “A Report on the Implementation of Academic Acceleration Policies in Washington School Districts.”
Learn moreStand for Children Washington
For a resource guide in Washington, including model district policy language and advocacy resources, see Stand for Children Washington’s Academic Acceleration Resource Guide.
Learn moreAIR
For research that shows the benefits of Washington’s state policy, AIR’s 2022 report “Leveling Up: A Behavioral Nudge to Increase Enrollment in Advanced Coursework” found that academic acceleration increased participation in advanced courses and created more equitable access to advanced courses for students who had previously been overlooked — it did so without harming student performance.
Learn moreE3 Alliance
For an understanding of why Texas would benefit from an automatic enrollment policy in middle school math, see E3 Alliance’s policy brief.
Learn moreBestNC
For the story of North Carolina’s automatic enrollment policies and lessons learned, see BestNC’s resources on Increasing Access to Advanced Math Coursework in North Carolina.
Learn moreStand for Children IL
For a look at how Illinois made the case for automatic enrollment as a part of the 2021 Black Caucus Education Package, see Stand for Children IL’s fact sheet on Advancing Equity with Academic Acceleration.
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