This technical report addresses the complexities of calculating dropout rates and presents results from one method of calculation that represented Chicago Public Schools (CPS) dropout rates over several years. The goal was to develop an indicator that would provide accurate and comparable measurement over a sufficient length of time to reveal the…

A dynamic computer simulation of the four year college student has been conducted using the methods of system dynamics. (Author)

There is an increased demand for skilled workers and yet many students dropout or are over-educated. This article presents a blueprint for the dual-purpose high school. (JA)

The reference work is divided into two primary sections: A. Antecedent of Early School Leaving, and B. Consequences of Early School Leaving. Abstracts are alphebetically entered under author, listed in five major world areas: (1) United States and Canada, (2) Europe and USSR, (3) Middle East and Africa, (4) Latin America, and (5) Asia. (JB)

Reviews various alternative education programs. Argues that educators need to balance the alternatives offered within a school district, giving choices to a wide range of student abilities, not just to potential dropouts. (FL)

Examined the effects of student characteristics such as family background, precollege experiences, student-college congruence, and subsequent commitments on dropout propensity among southern Black college students. Found that Black students at traditionally Black colleges behave in different ways from Black students at traditionally White…

Reviews a troubling report of a nationwide study of U.S. public high school graduation rates that revealed that fewer students were graduating from high school in the United States than is being reported by school districts, states, and the National Center for Education Statistics. Discusses the implications of these findings for counselors and…

Brief descriptions of what four school systems are doing to keep students in school or get them back once they have dropped out. The systems are located in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Washoe County, Nevada; Renton, Washington; and Central York School District, Pennsylvania. (MLF)

A discussion of issues surrounding and reasons for school drop-outs explores various definitions of dropping out, rate calculations, and drop-out rates among Native Americans, Hispanics, African Americans, and Asian Americans. It is concluded that society and schools have not been culturally and contextually sensitive to the diverse needs of the…

Dropouts are defined throughout this document (including in its graphic displays) as: early school leavers, expelled, intermittent learners, leftouts, pushouts, stopouts, suspended, and truants. Sufficient research has been done about school dropouts to begin a comprehensive solution. Schools and other institutions must mobilize the knowledge to…

This essay is a companion document to a statistical study of student dropouts conducted by the San Diego City Schools. Various definitions of dropout are presented, as well as a discussion of types of dropout or attrition rates: (1) annual dropout rate; (2) enrollment ratio dropout rate; (3) cumulative tracking dropout rate; and (4) estimated…

This study aimed to describe the following: (1) how many dropouts attempt to change the course of their lives by returning to complete their diploma requirements; (2) what kinds of dropouts return; and (3) how the subsequent activities of this group differ from those of dropouts who remained out of school. Those groups shown by previous research…

This booklet addresses the issue of high school dropouts. The dropout problem is briefly reviewed and dropout statistics are presented. A section on identifying the dropout lists early warning signs of potential dropouts and examines reasons for dropping out. Seven profiles of dropouts are included which provide personal insights, describe…

This study was conducted to obtain more information on early school leavers in order to formulate strategies to decrease the dropout rate. The typical pattern for leavers is to complete some portion of the school year before dropping out. The greatest dropout activity occurs in January, February, and March. Typical school leavers: (1) are bored…

This dropout prevention guide was designed to assist school districts in identifying potential dropouts and in developing and implementing programs that provide prevention, intervention, and remediation. The introductory section briefly reviews the purpose, design, and origin of this guide and recognizes national dropout concerns, the…