Achieving the Dream, Inc.
Summary
Achieving the Dream is a national program designed to provide students with the remediation, support, and guidance necessary to complete a community college degree. Using a systemic approach, the program engages the college community, collects evaluative data, and leads policy reform efforts.
Target Population
Goal(s)
Program Highlights
- Provides support for students to successfully complete gatekeeper courses
- Increases the culture of evidence using program evaluations
The Facts
Partners
Higher Education
- The American Association of Community Colleges
- The Community College Leadership Program
Business
Non-Profit / Philanthropy
- Lumina Foundation for Education
- The Community College Research Center
- Jobs for the Future
- Knowledge Works Foundation
- MDC
- MDRC
- And five additional funders
Government
Evidence of Impact
Level 2 - Increased retention and significant higher education policy changes in over five contexts. However, the program only reports percentages, not statistical analyses.
ATD at a Glance: Provides an overview of program locations and techniques for success.
ATD Evidence of Change: Outlines specific college successes and policy changes attributed to the program. For example, after implementing ATD, Danville Community College increased its levels of low-income students in college level math courses by 20%, and Patrick Henry Community College just its attrition rate to 5% for participating students
Contact Information
8455 Colesville Road, Suite 900
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(919) 968-4532
http://www.achievingthedream.org
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