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McConaughy, Stephanie H.; Kay, Pam; Welkowitz, Julie A.; Hewitt, Kim; Fitzgerald, Martha D. – Guilford Publications, 2007
The Achieving-Behaving-Caring (ABC) Program is an evidence-based approach to addressing the needs of elementary students at risk for emotional and behavioral difficulties and promoting successful home-school collaboration. This practical guide demonstrates how classroom teachers and parents can work together to boost individual children's…
Descriptors: High Risk Students, Parent Participation, Action Research, Parent School Relationship
Reglin, Gary – 1998
Research has shown mentoring to be a powerful alternative education and dropout prevention strategy for students at risk. This book is designed to help teachers, school administrators, case managers in the juvenile justice system, and others who work with at-risk students develop mentoring programs. Chapter 1, "Teachers Can Restructure Education…
Descriptors: Dropouts, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students, Interpersonal Relationship
Gaustad, Joan – OSSC Bulletin, 1992
Traditional large-group instruction is geared toward one type of learning style and often assumes a specific cultural background. Tutoring, as a way to augment traditional instruction and help students with special needs, is examined in this bulletin. Following the introduction, chapter 1 reviews evidence supporting the effectiveness of tutoring…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cross Age Teaching, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students
Radencich, Marguerite C.; McKay, Lyn J. – 1995
Presenting an in-depth look at alternatives to ability grouping in elementary school reading and language arts programs, this book presents eight essays that offer a variety of practical suggestions and resources for educators interested in moving to or enhancing their use of flexible grouping for reading instruction. The book describes programs…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Elementary Education, Heterogeneous Grouping, High Risk Students
Newark City School District, OH. – 1994
Chapter 1 In-Class programs are designed to improve the curriculum and instruction for Chapter 1 students, increase coordination and student time on task, enhance student self-esteem, and increase the student's academic achievement and test scores. This report describes a Chapter 1 In-Class Service model used within the Newark (Ohio) school…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Compensatory Education, Cooperative Planning, Disadvantaged Youth
Schaffer, Eugene C.; And Others – 1997
Major school-improvement efforts, despite planning, will constantly encounter a variety of problems (Louis and Miles, 1990). This paper identifies impediments to school reform that were widespread within both elementary and secondary schools with large populations of socioeconomically disadvantaged children. The paper identifies broad, overarching…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students, Leadership
Northwest Territories Dept. of Education, Yellowknife. – 1991
This industrial technology curriculum provides at-risk students in grades 7-12 with the opportunity to explore activities, understand occupational principles, and develop entry-level skills. Industrial technology courses provide in-depth experiences in the development of skills in tool and machine operation, material processes, drawing and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Guides, Drafting, Entry Workers
Center for Research on Elementary and Middle Schools, Baltimore, MD. – 1987
If schools improved the academic performance of at-risk students beginning in the early years and continuing through the elementary grades, this improvement would have multiple positive effects on student dropout, delinquency, pregnancy, substance abuse, and other behaviors. Early improvement of poor academic performance could greatly alleviate…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Compensatory Education, Cooperative Learning, Early Intervention
Fennimore, Todd F. – 1988
This guide explores ways that schools can put the idea of integrating educational and community support for dropout prevention to work in the school and community. Part 1, "Implementing a Plan for Restructuring the School," recommends the formation of a task force to involve the community and school staff from the start. It also describes the…
Descriptors: Career Education, Change Strategies, Classroom Techniques, Dropout Prevention
Garcia, Delia C., Ed. – 1988
Conference papers are presented from a meeting that was convened in order to provide an opportunity for practitioners and experts in the fields of literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL), and parental involvement to discuss issues of importance in the implementation of educational programs for adults and out-of-school youth. The conference…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Curriculum Design, Educational Assessment
Northwest Territories Dept. of Education, Yellowknife. – 1990
The Northwest Territories (NWT) Senior Practice Program (SPP) described in this manual is designed to develop self-direction, self-esteem, and skills and knowledge in specific practical areas. The secondary school SPP prepares at-risk students, at least 15 years old, for work. The program has both practical and academic components. This…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Accountability, Admission Criteria, Cooperative Education
Bhaerman, Robert D.; Kopp, Kathleen A. – 1988
This guidebook presents a variety of dropout prevention strategies and is intended to help readers determine which strategies are best suited for a particular classroom, school, or district. The primary audience is school personnel who work with young adolescents. It begins by addressing major dropout issues, primary research findings, and…
Descriptors: Career Education, Change Strategies, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs
McClimont, Julie – ARIS Resources Bulletin, 2000
The Salvation Army Brunswick (Australia) Job Placement and Training (JPET) project was first established as a recreational project for connecting workers with young people, but it grew to address the educational needs of at-risk youth. Staff working in the program follow a non-conflict, adult education model, emphasizing the development of a…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adult Basic Education, Competency Based Education, Curriculum
Leatt, Desmond J. – OSSC Bulletin, 1987
Research findings and examples of inschool suspension programs in Oregon are combined in this bulletin. An introduction defines "at-risk" students as those having behavioral or attendance problems. Unlike traditional out-of-school suspension, alternative programs attempt to keep at-risk students at school. Chapter 1 surveys three…
Descriptors: Attendance, Behavior Problems, Consultation Programs, Cooperative Planning
Brandeis Univ., Waltham, MA. Center for Human Resources. – 1989
This guide was developed to help Private Industry Council members and Job Training Partnership Act Service Delivery Area directors, planners, and program managers to develop new services by providing an introduction to the elements of effective basic skills programs. The guide is organized in three major parts. Part 1 reviews the research on the…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Competence, Competency Based Education, Computer Assisted Instruction
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