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Kellmayer, John – 1995
Based on the assertion that punitive programs for at-risk students are ineffective, this book describes in detail how to start an effective alternative program to redirect the lives of at-risk youth. Following the preface, chapter 1 presents a historical background and an overview of alternative education. The second chapter describes strategies…
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students
Download full textFennimore, 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
Harris, Kenneth, Ed.; And Others – 1990
This color-coded manual is a guide for local Michigan school districts and schools to meet the needs of children at risk, listing programs from across the state and designated information contact persons within each district. A foreword notes that the manual was developed from a statewide survey of all school districts designed to identify…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Curriculum Development, Disadvantaged Youth, Dropout Prevention
Shirley, Linda J.; Pritz, Sandra G. – 1992
This handbook describes a high school dropout prevention program that integrates academic education, vocational education, and a support system in order to provide students with multiple options for their future careers and personal lives. The following information is provided: the program's philosophy; major components (vocational education,…
Descriptors: Coping, Daily Living Skills, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs
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
Farmer, John E. – 1980
The introductory material to this student retention manual focuses on the legal responsibility of Florida community colleges with regard to retention, and on data collection for program planning, factors that affect retention, accountability, and the essentials of a retention program. The remainder of the manual is presented as a checklist of…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Community Colleges, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention
