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Download full textWilkinson, David; And Others – 1989
The Austin (Texas) Independent School District (AISD) obtained federal grant funds for a school dropout demonstration assistance program, which began operating in 1988-89 as Project GRAD (Grant Research About Dropouts). Project components included the following: (1) piloting the use of dropout intervention specialists at 10 high schools; (2)…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs
HICKMAN, RALPH C. – 1967
A THREE-YEAR SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS AND POTENTIAL DROPOUTS IS DESCRIBED. EMPHASIS IS PLACED UPON--(1) SELF-ANALYSIS LEADING TO NEW ATTITUDES, (2) IMPROVED MASTERY OF ENGLISH, READING, MATH, AND STUDY SKILLS, (3) A SUCCESSFUL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE WHICH INCREASES STUDENT CONFIDENCE, AND (4) A PROFESSIONAL STAFF WHICH IS…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Dropout Attitudes, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention
Jablonsky, Adelaide – 1970
This bibliography is a supplement to a series of five review papers and annotated bibliographies on the school dropout and programs relating to the reduction of the problems of the early school leaver. The selectivity of this compilation relates to items focusing entirely on the school dropout or having several chapters or sections dealing with…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Demonstration Programs, Disadvantaged Youth, Dropout Characteristics
Weber, James M.; Sechler, Judith A. – 1988
Research suggests that the high school dropout rate can be reduced through improved educational programming, especially in vocational education. Several studies have found that when students with similar backgrounds are compared, those who participate in vocational education are more likely to graduate. To determine why students drop out, Weber…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Demonstration Programs, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention
