For Educators

College in the High School At-a-Glance

Spokane Community College (SCC) has agreements with high schools to have college-level classes delivered by high school teachers under the mentorship of SCC faculty.
College quarter courses are taught in a high school semester. The learning outcomes match those of the applicable college courses and use the same tests and assessments as determined by the SCC faculty mentor/liaison.
The classes might be blended with students who are seeking college credit and those who are only receiving high school credit.
High school teachers meet qualifications for the appropriate college department as approved by the department chair and dean.
School districts are responsible for providing student books and supplies.
School districts are responsible for all compensation and expense payments to high school teachers.
SCC faculty liaisons are required to mentor high school faculty in course curriculum.
SCC faculty liaisons are required to complete a minimum of one classroom observation per mentee each semester.
Students pay $50 per college credit for each class. (Note: Some school districts may have grants to assist or cover tuition and fees.)

SCC and the high school conduct intentional and effective collaboration.
Prospective high school faculty are vetted by corresponding SCC department faculty.
High school faculty complete required college human resources paperwork and attend professional development as directed.
College in the High School courses have the same departmental designation, course description, numbers, titles and credits.
Concurrent enrollment courses reflect the learning objectives of SCC.
High schools assist SCC with providing suitable access to learning resources and student support services.
High school teachers attend SCC faculty liaison-led site visits.
High schools review end-of-term student course evaluations with faculty liaison.

Concurrent Enrollment form
SCC Instructor Approval Flowchart
SCC Instructor Handbook