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| Catalyst for Change | 3 |
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Peer reviewedSmith, Genevieve – Catalyst for Change, 1975
Describes the value of administering an interest inventory to elementary and junior high school students and of developing an educational program that is geared to student interests and that utilizes a variety of school and community resources. (JG)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Dropout Prevention, Educational Improvement, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedHoyt, William – Catalyst for Change, 1975
Describes an experimental dropout prevention program in which selected high school students are assigned to a "homeroom" teacher who gives each student extra personal attention and works with each student and his parents to develop the best educational plan for the student. (JG)
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Experimental Programs, High School Students, Individualized Programs
Peer reviewedGaudette, James; Niccoli, Kenneth – Catalyst for Change, 1992
A case management system provided individualized attention to urban youths returning to mainstream high schools from alternative settings. To prevent dropping out, students received academic assistance, social services, employment services, and computerized resource data. Fewer students dropped out or returned to alternative settings, and more…
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, High Risk Students, High School Students, High Schools
