(In)consistencies in College Readiness Understandings, Expectations, and Practices: School Personnel and Student Perspectives

• In Event: 25.067 - Roundtable Session 7
  In Roundtable Session: 25.067-8 - Knowing What You Don't: Information, Expectations, and Communication in College-Going

Abstract

Varying understandings of college readiness exist, as do expectations for the role of schools and parents in helping increase college readiness among students. This case study examines how conceptualizations of and expectations related to college readiness compare among students and school personnel at three racially and economically diverse high schools. The research questions included: 1) How do school personnel and student understandings of college readiness at each individual school align and differ? 2) What were the two stakeholder groups’ perspectives regarding college readiness expectations on their campuses and the practices associated with helping students improve college readiness? Few studies have examined varying perspectives of stakeholder groups when it comes to issues of college readiness; this study responds to this need.

Authors

• Melissa Ann Martinez, Texas State University

• Isaac A Torres, Texas State University

• Minor Baker, Texas State University

• Katherine Lewis, Dominican University of California