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Wilkins, Julia; Bost, Loujeania Williams – Phi Delta Kappan, 2015
Students with emotional and behavioral disorders have the highest dropout rates of any student group--about 40%. The outcomes for students who drop out of school are dire but are particularly bleak for students with poor academic, interpersonal, and decision-making skills. Helping students earn a high school diploma and gain the skills needed to…
Descriptors: Emotional Problems, Behavior Problems, Dropout Prevention, Special Needs Students
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Gibboney, Richard A.; Langsdorf, Michael G. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1979
The Career Intern Program is an alternative school for dropouts and potential dropouts, which enables these students to complete high school, improve their basic skills, and acquire occupational knowledge. This report briefly describes the program and its students, presents 1975 evaluation results, and lists critical features necessary for…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Education, Continuation Students, Dropout Prevention