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Pollack, Andrew M. – Spectrum, 1987
Describes a program to reduce the dropout rate for pregnant and parenting teens at York Vocational-Technical School (Pennsylvania) for the second semester of 1985-86. One successful feature was a "caring class" providing information about pregnancy, childcare, nutrition, and other subjects. The program retained most of its enrollees. Includes 1…
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Early Parenthood, Parenthood Education, Potential Dropouts
Quinones, Nathan – Spectrum, 1987
Supported by state aid, New York City schools developed a plan to reduce the dropout rate and improve attendance during 1984-85. The program focused on high-risk middle and high school students with severe attendance problems and featured attendance outreach, alternative educational programs, and guidance, counseling, health, and other services.…
Descriptors: Attendance, Dropout Prevention, High Risk Students, Nontraditional Education
