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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 textGalloway, Lawrence L.; And Others – 1974
This document presents an evaluation of the 1973-74 ESEA Title 1 funded Issaquah Re-entry Program, providing continuing educational opportunities for divergent youth who had dropped out of regular secondary schools in their area. Program objectives consisted of specifications of problems to be overcome and their possible solutions. Among…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Disadvantaged Youth, Dropout Programs, Educational Diagnosis
Iowa State Dept. of Public Instruction, Des Moines. – 1965
Information about the dropout problem in Iowa (in 1963-64) is presented in this document. This state-wide survey sought to determine the number of dropouts and their reasons for leaving school, to explore dropout rehabilitation possibilities, and to develop methods for early identification of potential dropouts. Data are reported in a number of…
Descriptors: Data, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs
Peer reviewedPowell, Lois; And Others – Journal of Negro Education, 1975
Evaluates the achievement, intelligence, and personality characteristics of students in the Street Academy, whose basic goal is to provide educational and education related services to school drop-outs, to increase their employment potential. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Black Education, Dropout Programs, Program Evaluation
Appalachia, 1985
In an effort to find new solutions, an Appalachian Regional Commission workshop examined the severity of the dropout problem in Appalachia; looked at successful prevention programs including 70001 Ltd., REAL Enterprises, and Jobs for Tennessee Graduates; and previewed the model dropout reduction curriculum being designed at Appalachian State…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropout Rate
Doss, David A.; Holley, Freda M. – Spectrum, 1985
The school-leaving pattern of students aged 14 in 1978 was recorded by the Austin (Texas) Independent School District from 1978 to 1983, providing data on the socioeconomic, academic, and behavioral characteristics of dropouts and their reasons for dropping out. Several preventative measures are suggested. (PGD)
Descriptors: Dropout Attitudes, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and the Workforce. – 2000
This hearing, which occurred at New Mexico Technical Vocational Institute, Albuquerque, New Mexico, heard from state and local officials about what was working and not working in education. Included are statements on dropout prevention by Congressional representatives and by the Deputy Director of the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropout Rate
Cresser, Rawland G. – Educational and Industrial Television, 1973
A discussion of a television project aimed at motivating and rehabilitating hard core dropout students. (HB)
Descriptors: Career Development, Career Education, Dropout Programs, High School Students
Peer reviewedWagner, Jon – School Review, 1972
Author describes the CAM Academy created by the Christian Action Ministry to deal with the problem of high school dropouts on the west side of Chicago. (MB)
Descriptors: Black Education, Disadvantaged, Dropout Programs, Educational Experiments
Peer reviewedChance, Barbara J.; Sarthory, Joseph A. – High School Journal, 1972
The dropout prevention model presented in this paper is derived from the assumption that dropping out of school is not totally a function of characteristics of youth who drop out. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropout Research
Filogamo, Martin J. – Elem Engl, 1970
Describes multimedia learning centers, established with government funding, for which the contractor, Dorsett Educational Systems, will be paid according to the increased learning efficiency of participating students. (RD)
Descriptors: Business Responsibility, Dropout Programs, Instructional Innovation, Learning Laboratories
Ryle, Anthony – Universities Quarterly, 1971
A look at the clinical work of a Student Health physician as it affects dropouts. (IR)
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Dropout Programs, Dropouts, Health
Johnson, Ernest M. – Amer Vocat J, 1970
Much has been said about educating the whole child, not enough about educating the whole adult. (Author)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Comprehensive Programs, Dropout Programs, Educational Objectives
Peer reviewedHarris, Ian; And Others – Educational Leadership, 1983
Unaffiliated with the city schools, Milwaukee's community-based Journey House program helps dropouts prepare for General Educational Development (G.E.D.) tests. (Author/JM)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Community Centers, Dropout Programs, Dropouts
Hoffman, Carl – Appalachia, 1996
In 18 Appalachian Tennessee counties, an aggressive "war on illiteracy" recruits former dropouts to GED (high school equivalency) classes, literacy classes for those with grade 8-9 reading level, and basic skills classes. People who almost finished high school may earn diplomas through approved adult classes. Classes are taught by…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Dropout Programs, High School Equivalency Programs
