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Peer reviewedConrath, Jerry – Contemporary Education, 1984
A high school in Oregon has had positive results from the development of a dropout prevention program. Students meet together each day, develop goals, and earn credits for successful efforts. Program design and implementation are described. (DF)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, High Schools
Peer reviewedConrath, Jerry – NASSP Bulletin, 1986
Although the national reports have not focused on the problem, effective schools must address the needs of potential school dropouts. The author rebuts some of the common arguments against dropout prevention programs, arguing that successful dropout prevention is one of the key indicators of overall school effectiveness. (Author/TE)
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropout Rate, Dropouts
Conrath, Jerry – 1986
This paper offers four recommendations for alternative school educators and others who work with at-risk students: (1) The real "experts" are those who work directly with at-risk youth in classrooms. (2) Schools should not provide students with choices while forsaking their obligation to teach them how to actively participate in the culture. If…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Objectives, Educational Vouchers, Elementary Secondary Education
