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Peer reviewedWeidman, John C.; Friedmann, Robert R. – Urban Review, 1984
Presents conceptual framework for understanding problems encountered by dropouts in school-to-work transition; underlying assumption is that dropouts are likely to face strains in homes, jobs, and other community settings similar to those which led to their dropping out. Also discusses exemplary school and work programs for dropouts. (CMG)
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Dropout Programs, Dropouts, Education Work Relationship
Miller, Alfred P.; Linefsky, Rae – Journal of the New York State School Boards Association, 1984
Describes the goals and substantial achievements of Operation Success, a school-based program aimed at bringing dropouts back into school and serving those on the verge of dropping out. Also discusses students' reasons for dropping out, strategies for case management, and the coordination of funding. (RDN)
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Dropout Attitudes, Dropout Prevention
Hunt, Neen, Ed.; Holt, Ben, Ed. – 1979
Despite the difficulty inherent in counting dropouts, it can be estimated that about 45 percent of the ninth graders in New York City public high schools drop out before completing their high school education. These dropouts, characteristically, have experienced academic failure and will probably continue to experience failure after they leave…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropouts
Download full textNational Governors' Association, Washington, DC. Center for Policy Research and Analysis. – 1987
The first part of this report on school dropouts summarizes the testimony at a hearing on dropouts given by: (1) Jacqueline P. Danzberger, The Institute for Educational Leadership; (2) Anthony Earl, former governor of Wisconsin; (3) Janice Earle, National Alliance of State Boards of Education; (4) Gloria Frazier, National Foundation for the…
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropouts, Hearings
Peer reviewedCranston-Gingras, Ann; Anderson, Donna J. – School Counselor, 1990
Provides basic information for school counselors about migrant students. Describes programs that are available for these students, programs which were developed to help compensate for the educational problems that occur as a result of the lifestyle of migrant families. (ABL)
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropout Rate
Institute for Educational Leadership, Washington, DC. – 1986
This document is the result of an Institute for Educational Leadership conference convened to brief Congressional staff on dropouts, dropout programs, and what information about dropouts merits consideration by policymakers. This report is intended to be a readable account of the dropout problem appropriate for the general public as well as for…
Descriptors: Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Educational Environment
Public/Private Ventures, Philadelphia, PA. – 1989
This document summarizes the findings of a study of the reasons why some at-risk youth persist in special programs while others drop out. Information was gathered from 16 focus group sessions comprised of both "persisters" and "leavers" from in-school remedial programs and out-of-school youth service corps. The findings,…
Descriptors: Dropout Attitudes, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropouts
Intercultural Development Research Association, San Antonio, TX. – 1986
Volume 6, the sixth of eight publications developed by the Intercultural Development Research Association as part of the "Texas School Dropout Survey Project," focuses on program responses to the dropout problem. It describes a survey conducted to identify and evaluate in-school and out-of-school programs designed to address the dropout…
Descriptors: Black Youth, Cultural Differences, Dropout Programs, Dropouts
Gayeff, Yvonne M. – 1986
Educational equality for migrant youth has not been realized in American society. By grade 10, 80-90% of migrant youth drop out of school. When migrants drop out, they are academically 1 to 2 years behind other students their age. They have limited English skills, poor self-concepts, few job skills, and no career plans. The National Association of…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Career Guidance, Disadvantaged, Dropout Prevention
