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Montgomery, Glade T.; Hirth, Marilyn A. – NASSP Bulletin, 2011
This mixed methods study examines the impact of a freshmen transition program for at-risk students at a large urban high school. The overall experiences of the participants affirmed that transition programs for at-risk students must provide a sense of belonging, teachers must be able to build strong relationships with students, and life-skills…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, At Risk Students, Urban Schools, High School Freshmen
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Frost, Janet Hart; Coomes, Jacqueline; Lindeblad, Kristine K. – NASSP Bulletin, 2009
In this article, the authors discuss the characteristics and outcomes of a secondary-postsecondary collaborative professional development project. This project was initiated to address the issue of students' difficulties transitioning from secondary mathematics to postsecondary courses. Key characteristics include a climate of mutual respect, the…
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, Professional Development, Secondary School Mathematics, Transitional Programs