TWELVE CHARACTERISTIC SYMPTOMS OF STUDENT MALADJUSTMENT ARE LISTED IN AN ATTEMPT TO HELP PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND COUNSELORS TO IDENTIFY THE POTENTIAL DROPOUT. TO INSURE PROPER GUIDANCE AND SUPERVISION OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM, THE SELECTED STUDENTS WILL ATTEND A VOCATIONAL ORIENTATION WEEKEND AND WILL THEN REPORT FOR JOB INTERVIEWS, BEGINNING NEW…

AFTER THE SCHOOL HAS COMMITTED ITSELF TO REDUCING THE NUMBER OF DROPOUTS, PERSONNEL MUST FORMULATE A PLAN OF ACTION. THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTIONS ARE MADE--START SMALL, WORK TOGETHER, TAKE YOUR TIME, MEET REGULARLY, GET OUTSIDE HELP, REPORT PROGRESS AND EVALUATE RESULTS. THE PROGRAM FOR REGULAR STUDENTS SHOULD NOT BE NEGLECTED. A CHECKLIST IS…

A survey of the school dropout problem in the United States focuses attention on (1) defining school dropouts, (2) the magnitude of the dropout problem, (3) types and extent of research on school dropouts, (4) why pupils drop out of school, (5) factors leading to early school withdrawal, (6) what happens to school dropouts, (7) employment…

An attempt has been made in this paper to show that the pushout is a complex person, that he has a kaleidoscopic personality, presenting no one image to his peers, his parents, his teachers or his prospective employer. He means many things to many people. If we are dedicated to helping all students succeed optimally, it behooves us to understand…

The purpose of this study was to identify characteristics which describe high school dropouts. The investigation attempted to identify variables which would assist in differentiating persisters and withdrawals at Northeast High School in Kansas City, Missouri and in predicting dropouts at East High School on the basis of variable weightings drawn…

Intended to assist school administrators and supervisors in designing instructional programs for dropout-prone students, this report lists recommendations for developing dropout prevention programs in various subject areas. It contains the following components; objectives; inservice education for teachers; physical facilities and equipment;…

A study was conducted (1) to examine characteristics of programs in which students were enrolled, (2) to determine which activities were most effective in dealing with dropouts, and (3) to validate program components that have previously been associated with retentive capacity. Results are reported and discussed. (CT)

This study examined intake records from 114 students enrolled in literacy training. Several variables obtained at intake were found to be related to persistence. Dropouts tended to (1) be young and Hispanic, (2) not be seeking high school equivalency certification, (3) be unemployed but available for work, and (4) have other illiterate family…

Florida finds an effective combination for attacking the dropout problem. (Editor)

A study of over 100 dropouts from schools in the western suburbs of Chicago (Illinois) permitted researchers to develop this descriptive overview of the school experiences and family situations typical among dropouts and to offer suggestions for helping potential dropouts stay in school and adjust successfully. (PGD)

Recent research on college student attrition is examined for trends, and it is suggested that the common perspective on retention and attrition is too narrow; it should be viewed from three perspectives: within-course retention; program retention; and institutional retention rate. Recommended for retention (R) is early (E) identification (Id) plus…

Provides preliminary results from a study of students' and teachers' views of factors that influence students to leave school at an early age. Ethnic, racial, and gender factors are discussed, and recommendations for teachers and advisors when dealing with students are provided. (MAK)

Young adults (N=277) with and without learning disabilities or emotional or behavioral disorders were interviewed regarding their school and post-drop out experiences. Findings indicate that factors such as disability status, when individuals drop out, and self-perspectives influence education participation. Strategies for helping students who…

Understanding why students drop out is important in developing effective dropout prevention strategies. Traditional research has focused on high school dropouts; recent interest uses a developmental approach and examines possibilities for earlier intervention. Each section of this report analyzes dropout prevention at the preschool, elementary,…

A study of minority youth dropouts in the Pikes Peak region identified the following traits that characterize this group in contrast to their dominant group counterparts: (1) lower socioeconomic status; (2) parents with lower level of educational achievement; (3) parents' greater emphasis on the importance of education; (4) slightly larger…