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An Evidence and Gap Map on Programs to Tackle School Dropout
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Carmen Pannone; Marta Pellegrini; Daniela Fadda; Amanda J. Neitzel; L. Francesca Scalas; Giuliano Vivanet; Ylenia Falzone – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2024
Background: Education plays a pivotal role in empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills needed for careers, economic progress, and societal engagement. Dropping out of school before achieving a qualification undermines these opportunities and has an impact on individuals and society (Audit Commission, 2010; OECD, 2023). International…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropout Rate
Educating the At-Risk Adolescent. More Lessons from Alternative High Schools. A Report.
Foley, Eileen; Crull, Peggy – 1984
This report contains research findings on student achievement and retention at New York City alternative high schools serving dropouts and potential dropouts. After a summary and introduction, statistics are presented which reveal that alternative schools facilitate positive changes in student performance. Next, reasons for students' dropping out…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance Patterns, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Rate
Utilizing Professional Counseling Services to Reduce the Dropout Rate in Postsecondary Vocational Technical Education. Final Report.
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
Peninsula Academies Replications: 1986-87 Evaluation Report.
Dayton, Charles; And Others – 1988
In the fall of 1985, 10 academy programs were established by the State of California as replications of the Peninsula Academies already operating in a local school district for four years. An academy is a modified high school program with the following specific elements, among others: (1) students with academic potential who are at risk of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance, Dropout Rate, High Risk Students
Peninsula Academies Replications: 1985-86 Evaluation Report.
Dayton, Charles; And Others – 1987
The Peninsula Academies is a three-year high school program for at-risk students, designed to provide them with incentives both to graduate and to acquire labor market-relevant skills. An academy combines academic and technical training in a school-within-a-school setting, and is based on school-business partnerships. In the fall of 1985, 10…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance, Dropout Rate, High Risk Students
Secondary School Dropouts.
Minnesota State Dept. of Education, St. Paul. – 1981
This report on secondary school dropouts consists of an analysis of the scope and nature of the dropout problem, a discussion of successful programs and activities for dropouts, a description of a pilot study involving Minnesota public secondary schools and Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) agencies, and presentation of…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, American Indians, Blacks, Change Strategies