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Download full textBatsche, Catherine; And Others – 1984
This study examined characteristics of programs in which students were enrolled to determine which activities were most effective in dealing with dropouts. The study attempted to validate program components that have previously been associated with retentive capacity. Seventy-six exemplary programs for dropouts were selected to participate in the…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropout Research
Wilkinson, 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
Auspos, Patricia; And Others – 1989
The JOBSTART demonstration program addresses the employability problems of school dropouts by testing a program of basic education, occupational skills training, support services, and job placement assistance for young, economically disadvantaged dropouts who read below the eighth-grade level. The program is being offered at 13 diverse sites,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Demonstration Programs, Disadvantaged Youth, Dropout Programs
Jones, Hilda B. – 1973
The Diversified Satellite Occupations Program Career Development sought to prevent dropout through these strategies: registration at a school situation away from the normal school setting, creation of a close teacher-student relationship, and raise achievement levels and lower anxiety levels. Program emphases at elementary, junior and senior high…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Attendance, Bilingual Students
Austin Independent School District, TX. Office of Research and Evaluation. – 1994
This compilation contains executive summaries of 13 program evaluations conducted by the Office of Research and Evaluation of the Austin Independent School District (AISD) (Texas), as well as short summary reports on 3 programs. The following summaries are included: (1) "1991-92 Dropout Report"; (2) "Faculty/Staff Recruitment…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Demonstration Programs, Dropout Programs, Dropout Research
