Expanding Access to Dual Enrollment Across Arizona

Thanks to the generous support of the Helios Education Foundation, ElevateEdAZ invested in Arizona educators to expand access to transferable dual enrollment coursework. Between 2023 and 2026, the Dual Enrollment Teacher Incentive Program helped grow the state’s capacity to provide students with meaningful college credit opportunities while still in high school 

Although applications for this incentive have closed, ElevateEdAZ remains committed to expanding equitable access to dual enrollment throughout Arizona. We continue to support educators, school districts, community colleges, and statewide partners through technical assistance, professional learning, implementation support, and the Arizona Dual Enrollment Coalition. 

Why We Invest in Teachers

The greatest barrier to expanding dual enrollment is often not student interest, it’s the availability of qualified instructors. By investing in educators, we invest in every future student they will teach. Supporting one teacher can create opportunities for hundreds of students over the course of a career. 

Why is Dual Enrollment Important?

Students who participate in dual enrollment are more likely to enroll in college, persist in college, and complete a credential or degree. Expanding access begins with ensuring schools have qualified teachers who can offer high-quality, transferable coursework.  

ElevateEdAZ and Helios recognized that increasing educator capacity is one of the most effective ways to create lasting opportunities for students.