Central Valley Math Bridge
College Bridge has partnered with the Central Valley Higher Education Consortium (CVHEC), Fresno Pacific University, and the Rand Corporation to develop a Math Bridge model with up to seven colleges and their respective high schools in California’s rural Central Valley.
Several strategic grants provide funding: the US DOE’s Education Innovation and Research program’s Rural Postsecondary & Economic Development (RPED) grant, and the WE Will! K-16 Workforce and Education Collaborative Grant.
High schools in the partner colleges’ service area were recruited in 2023, and implementation of the model began in Fall 2024. Additional high schools will be added to the project in Spring 2025.
High schools interested in this project can inquire at info@college-bridge.org.
Our Partners:
- San Joaquin Delta College
- Stagg High School
- Weber Academy
- Merced College
- Merced High School
- Golden Valley High School
- El Capitan High School
- Gustine High School
- Le Grand High School
- Dos Palos High School
- Livingston High School
- Atwater High School
- Buhach Colony High School
- Mariposa High School
- Reedley College
- Dinuba High School
- Orosi High School
- Sanger High School
- Sanger West High School
- Taft College
- Taft High School
- West Hills Lemoore College
- Riverdale High School
Math Bridge at CVHEC
CVHEC’s Math Bridge program is a strategic initiative designed to align high school and college math pathways, creating a smooth and supported transition for students. As part of our mission to remove barriers and expand opportunities, Math Bridge provides a credit-bearing academic intervention that helps students strengthen their math skills while preparing them for college success.
Through Math Bridge, CVHEC works with local schools and colleges to:
Identify high school students who are struggling in mathematics.
Design targeted interventions that blend high school and college math coursework.
Facilitate collaboration between high school and college faculty teams to review student work and continuously improve instruction.
By allowing students to experience college-level content while still benefiting from the support of their high school instructors, CVHEC’s Math Bridge program bridges the gap between secondary and higher education. The partnership between high school and college faculty ensures that students gain the confidence, preparation, and guidance they need to succeed. Math Bridge is not simply a course—it’s a model for how educational systems, led by CVHEC, can work together to eliminate barriers and open doors for student achievement.