Option B Resource Center for Districts

Welcome to the Option B Resource Center for districts!

Our goal is to provide you with the resources and support you need to build a successful Option B program.

We have gathered information from state agencies as well as best practices from current Option B districts. 

We have compiled the information and best practices into a comprehensive “Guide to Dual Enrollment Graduation Option B.”

We have also compiled a Model PowerPoint with slides designed to explain Option B in a graphical format.  You could incorporate these model slides, as you deem appropriate, in various presentations to students, parents, staff, counselors, community groups and employers.  Some of the slides could also be used as handouts by counselors when meeting one-on-one with students and/or parents.

Here is the Table of Contents for the Guide:

Section 1: OVERVIEW OF OPTION B

1.1 Requirements

1.2 How Much does a Student Pay for Option B?

1.3 Why is Option B Important to Georgia?

1.4 Overview Videos and Presentations

Section 2: IMPLEMENTATION

Section 3: OPTION B LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Senate Bill 2

3.2 State Board Dual Enrollment Rule Option B

3.3 Requirement of Nine (9) High School Courses

3.4 Requirement of Postsecondary Credential

3.5 List of TCCs Approved by TCSG

Section 4: FIELDS OF STUDY TO MEET EMPLOYER NEEDS

4.1 General

4.2 Best Practices from Option B Districts

Section 5: SCHEDULING

5.1 Scheduling Nine (9) High School Courses

5.2 Scheduling Postsecondary Courses

Section 6: RECRUITMENT AND COUNSELING

6.1 Video Resources

6.2 The Role of Counselors

6.3 Counselor Checklists

6.4 Recruiting Option B Students

6.5 “Best Dropout Prevention Tool”

6.6 “Pathway to College”

Section 7: FUNDING

Also, if you would like to see a recording of one of our past webinars, here are the links:

Taking Care of Business from Griffin Region College & Career Academy

If have any questions or would like to set up a time to discuss your plans concerning Dual Enrollment Graduation Option B, please email Pam Tallmadge at pam@charter-system.org.

Thanks!

Dan Weber

Executive Director,

Charter System Foundation