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Download full textSchools Council, London (England). – 1975
This brief report describes formation of the Schools Council and the philosophical impetus for developing the "Young School Leaver Programme." Emphasis is placed on the council's work in helping the young leaver establish a relationship to the society into which he will emerge, and on more practical problems. The council's program…
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Dropout Rate, Dropout Research, Instructional Materials
Nelson, Erik – 1985
High school dropouts are usually academic underachievers who adjust to social environments with difficulty. When they leave school, they develop even greater behavior problems and have more trouble getting employment than do high school graduates. To prevent dropouts, schools try to find funds for dropout prevention programs, work with agencies…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Rate, Dropout Research
Peer reviewedTaylor, James C.; And Others – Distance Education, 1986
Describes a study which examined relationships between academic persistence and turn-around time, feedback interval, and contacts between student and institution beyond assignment submissions at Allama Iqbal Open University, Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Education, Open Learning Institute of British Columbia, Tasmanian State Institute of…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Cross Cultural Studies, Distance Education, Dropout Rate
Minnesota State Dept. of Education, St. Paul. – 1981
A Minnesota study examined the secondary school dropout problem from the perspective of both the education system and the employment/training system. Findings from a pilot study involving 24 public secondary schools and the 24 counterpart Comprehensive Employment and Training Act agencies were compared with information from national and state…
Descriptors: Coordination, Dropout Attitudes, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention
Lieblong, Burl W.; McLendon, Don
A project was designed to identify student needs contributing to high vocational technical school dropout rates and to develop strategies for effective rate reduction. Project staff objectives were to (1) identify problems impeding potential dropouts from training success, (2) alleviate potential dropouts' critical needs, (3) implement meaningful…
Descriptors: Counseling Services, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Rate
Florida State Univ., Tallahassee. Center for Instructional Development and Services. – 1988
This bibliography update contains information on dropout attitudes, prevention, programs, rates, and research, as well as school-holding power at the secondary and postsecondary levels. Citations include conference papers, program descriptions, research reports, and statistical materials. Materials for inclusion in this bibliography were located…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Academic Persistence, Citations (References), Dropout Attitudes
