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Roberge, Ron – 1995
Many stay-in-school programs support some individuals but do not serve the larger school population. This digest describes a project that would integrate an array of interventions for "at-risk" youth with planned organizational and curricular re-structuring activities. The project consists of 8 groups of 55 to 60 students. While the…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Dropout Prevention
Bradshaw, Richard A. – 1995
Over one-third of high school students in Canada are dropping out of school. However, the advent of multimedia computer technology has increased the potential of career interventions, particularly for at-risk youth. This digest describes such a program entitled Knowledge for Youth About Careers (KYAC). KYAC is based on attribution change theory…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Canadian Studies
Robb, Marnie E. – 1995
Since 80% of school leavers drop out with a "C" or higher grade average, poor performance is seldom the issue. This digest outlines a program that uses a comprehensive life-career focus to address youths' continuing learning needs. The program was developed to provide high-school-aged youth the skills, knowledge, and motivation necessary…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Career Development