The findings of this study with respect to on-task behavior and grade point average, provide support for the position that a counselor can serve effectively as a behavioral consultant to teachers. The classroom behavior management approach offered advantages over the client-centered group counseling behavior and grade point average. (Author)

Discusses need for early identification to prevent added client failure, unnecessary costs. Affixed approach appears useful but should be cross validated. Findings compared with those of De Mann (1963), Ayer et. al. (1966). Data tables included. (CJ)

Research Project at Utica College to identify potential college dropouts using the technique of Multiple Discriminant Analysis. (RY)

This study attempts to define dropouts, focus on the reasons for dropping out, and suggest some ways to overcome perceived barriers to participation in adult literacy programs. (SK)

Describes journalism class of talented high school dropouts, aged 16 to 35, who had no journalism background but wanted to publish an offset-printed high school newspaper. (JM)

High school seniors from 13 schools in a suburban Southern community responded to a questionnaire concerning reasons that they stayed in school rather than dropping out. Results suggest that school personnel demonstrated specific behaviors that were conducive to keeping potential dropouts in school. (Author)

Interviews over 3 years with 94 Canadian adult literacy students found that about half dropped out, with a higher drop-out rate among Canadian-born than among immigrant students. Dropout/persistence were related more to past school and home experiences than to educational level or motivation. Drop-out/persistence reasons were multifaceted and…

Focuses on what can be done in intermediate or middle school to identify potential dropouts and conduct effective counselor groups and mentoring programs to keep these high-risk students in school. Describes program designed to provide potential dropouts with support system that helps them develop positive attitudes about themselves, resulting in…

Reviews literature on dropouts and considers group counseling as a possible solution to the dropout problem in high schools. Emphasizes the need for early identification and intervention with potential dropouts. Discusses school counselor's role in working with these at-risk students. (NB)

Describes the propensity of English-as-a-Second-Language students to drop out, or feel pushed out, of high schools in Canada. Reports on a study of such drop-out rates, particularly in Alberta high schools. Discusses the implications of these findings. (HB)

Examined factors that predict dropping out of therapy among children referred for treatment of oppositional, aggressive, and antisocial behavior. Several factors related to family (socioeconomic disadvantage, adverse child-rearing practice), parent (stress, life events, history of antisocial behavior), and child functioning (severity and…

First-year college students rated their attachment styles and perceived stress and social support; persistence in college was tracked for two semesters. Found that students with one type of insecure attachment (fearful) perceived the most stress, were least satisfied with available support, and had the highest dropout rate. Females perceived more…

Study elaborates on Tinto's (1975) theory of student departure by focusing on the concept of social integration. Examining freshmen at a Research I institution using three quantitative instruments, study finds that how students deal with stress impacts their level of social integration, institutional commitment, and intent to reenroll. (Contains…

"Straight A's: Public Education Policy and Progress" is a biweekly newsletter that focuses on education news and events both in Washington, DC and around the country. The following articles are included in this issue: (1) Focus on Dropout Factories: Associated Press Article Spotlights Low-Performing High Schools, Draws Criticism from Many School…