Operation Rescue is a teacher-initiated and -managed early intervention program to identify and help potential dropouts. The program relies upon establishing one-to-one friendships between at-risk children and volunteers. Cooperation with community groups promotes the goal of "local groups solving local problems." Operation Rescue sponsors activities and provides services to promote parent and community involvement. Operation Rescue attributes its success on a low-budget to enthusiastic volunteers, parent participation, and cooperation with other community groups. (LMI)