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Johnson, Maggie – OSSC Bulletin, 1981
The Learning House Tutorial Center in The Dalles (Oregon) was begun in 1975 as an alternative program for students who had dropped out of the regular educational programs in The Dalles School District and neighboring Chenowith School District. Now serving over 75 students in a downtown location, the center's year-round program includes a summer…
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropouts, Educational Philosophy
Coyle-Williams, Maureen – TASPP Brief, 1989
This document identifies the costs of teen pregnancy in terms of high dropout rates, long-term educational decrements, the increased risks of the children of teen parents, loss of human capital, and increased welfare costs. Prevention and intervention and the features of operationally successful program models are included under the topic of…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Ancillary School Services, Dropout Programs, Dropout Rate