This qualitative research study was conducted at one alternative high school to examine why traditional high school dropouts attend alternative schools. Data were gathered over three stages of research during a 2-year period. Sources of data included 105 hours of site observations, student interviews, and the review of site documents. The data…

This document presents witness testimony and prepared statements from the Congressional hearing. Statements are included from Representatives Claude Pepper, Carl Perkins, Charles Hayes, and Nick Rahall. Witnesses providing testimony include: (1) Joseph Fernandez, Superintendent of Dade County Public Schools, Florida; (2) Nan Rich, who describes…

This bibliography lists writings on correspondence education originally collected for use in staff training and provides examples of the thoughts and experiences of practitioners, as well as of courseware and administrative material. Some emphasis is given to the theory and practice of student attrition. Entries are arranged by author, topic, and…

STEP IS A STATE-SPONSORED EXPERIMENTAL PROJECT DESIGNED TO HELP PUPILS NOW 15 YEARS OF AGE WHO HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS POTENTIAL DROPOUTS AND TO PUT IN EFFECT A PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION AND SCHOOL SUPERVISED WORK-EXPERIENCE THAT WILL DEVELOP THOSE HABITS, ATTITUDES, AND SKILLS WHICH WILL ENABLE THE PUPILS TO OBTAIN SUITABLE EMPLOYMENT WHEN THEY…

This article deals with specific strategies for prekindergartners to sixth graders that schools can use to prevent young children from becoming tomorrow's dropouts. (MT)

This document is one of eight in a series of guides designed to help teach and counsel troubled youth. It focuses on the problems of students who are not interested in school and who may be considering dropping out of school. The problems associated with dropping out are explained and the need for an education is emphasized throughout the lessons.…

A CLUSTER OF EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES WAS SOUGHT WHICH WAS COMMON TO A SIGNIFICANT PROPORTION OF THE YOUTH AT THE LORTON YOUTH CENTER OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. THESE EXPERIENCES WERE POSTULATED AS CAUSAL FACTORS IN DROPOUTS, DELINQUENCY, AND EVENTUAL INCARCERATION. DATA PRETAINING TO EDUCATIONAL OR EDUCATIONAL-RELATED…

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…

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.…

Achievement motivation training addresses the needs of unmotivated, "turned-off" students by employing sequential self-improvement steps and other strategies such as videotape clips, games, simulations, music, role playing, modeling, career education, and small-group exercises. Includes eight references. (MLH)

Suggestions made to curb the dropout rate include these: hands-on experiences need to be provided, rigid standards need to be modified, positive self-images should be developed, modular or flexible scheduling and realistic educational media should be employed, and teachers must care for each student as an individual. (SC)

Describes methods of retaining potential dropouts at private, selective-admissions colleges and public, open-admissions colleges. (HS)

Discusses a collaboration between the business sector and the public schools in the educational process. (SB)

In an effort to discover variables which predict potential dropping out as early as ninth grade, this study collected data on two groups of students in a single high school. Although the sample was limited, a fairly accurate combination was uncovered: age, IQ, arithmetic achievement and father's occupation. It is hoped that early identification…