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TOPS: An Alternative Approach for the At-Risk Middle School Student.

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Matthews, Andy; Swan, William W. – Journal of At-Risk Issues, 1999

Longitudinally examined the effects of two linked at-risk programs (a middle school dropout prevention program and a high school transition program), focusing on attendance, promotion/retention, courses passed, discipline referrals, suspensions, sequence of services, the effects of passage of time following the intervention, and dropping out.…

Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, High Risk Students, Middle Schools

Promising Practices in Dropout Prevention and Transition for Students with Mild Disabilities.

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Repetto, Jeanne B.; Pankaskie, Sara C.; De Palma-Hankins, Anne; Schwartz, Stuart E.; Perry, Laura – Journal of At-Risk Issues, 1997

Using a Delphi approach, 10 experts identified 186 practices from the fields of transition and dropout prevention that would be effective with high-risk students, including those with mild disabilities. Rating these practices indicates that many prevention practices are important and feasible to implement. (SLD)

Descriptors: Delphi Technique, Dropout Prevention, Dropouts, Educational Practices