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Download full textSherman, Joel D. – 1987
In late 1986, the United States Department of Education contracted with Pelavin Associates to conduct a study of the dropout problem in the United States. The research project was undertaken to provide a national overview of the dimensions of the dropout problem, focusing specifically on gender differences; and to identify successful or effective…
Descriptors: Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Sherman, Joel D. – 1987
In 1986, the United States Department of Education contracted with Pelavin Associates to conduct a study of the dropout problem in the United States. The research project was undertaken to provide a national overview of the dropout problem, focusing specifically on gender differences; and to identify successful or effective strategies for serving…
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Design
Sherman, Joel D.; And Others – 1987
In 1986, the United States Department of Education contracted with Pelavin Associates to conduct a study of the dropout problem in the United States. The research project was undertaken to provide a national overview of the dropout problem, focusing specifically on gender differences; and to identify successful or effective strategies for serving…
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Design
Sherman, Joel D. – 1987
This document presents the executive summary of a research project undertaken to provide a national overview of the dimensions of the dropout problem, focusing specifically on gender differences; and to identify strategies that are being used to address the dropout problem, assess effectiveness of these strategies, and suggest ways that these…
Descriptors: Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropout Research
Sherman, Joel D.; Levine, Andrea B. – 1987
This document discusses state initiatives to address the dropout problem by presenting an overview of programmatic strategies states are using to meet the needs of dropout-prone youth and school dropouts and strategies to finance these efforts. It provides a framework for understanding current state programs and then presents an overview of…
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropouts, Elementary Secondary Education
Sherman, Joel D. – 1987
This paper, the second in an Education Commission of the States (ECS) series, focuses on the planning and financing of dropout prevention programs. Designed as a resource guide, the paper consists of three parts. The first section presents questions asked by policymakers, discusses the process of determining the resources required, and suggests…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs
Sherman, Renee Z.; Sherman, Joel D. – 1991
Specific goals of this study of the national dropout problem are to: (1) define the problem; (2) identify demographic characteristics of dropouts; (3) describe economic and social consequences; (4) identify programs and practices that prevent students from dropping out; (5) identify federal and state initiatives; and (6) identify private sector…
Descriptors: Demography, Demonstration Programs, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs
