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Download full textBrown, James M.; Kayser, Terrence F. – 1982
A developing concern in Minnesota for the fact that a greater percentage of special needs students than non-special needs students tends to drop out of postsecondary vocational education prompted a project to promote articulation--transition--for these students into postsecondary education. A statewide survey was conducted to determine current…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Disabilities, Dropout Prevention, Educational Planning
Peer reviewedMyers, William; Schwartz, Michael – Policy Review, 1990
Describes the school choice program and its implementation in Minnesota. The Post-Secondary Options program offers public high school students the chance to take courses in other high schools or colleges. The High School Graduation Incentive Program helps students work out their educational problems and graduate from high school. (JB)
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Educational Change, Educational Vouchers, Elementary Secondary Education
Lange, Cheryl M.; Sletten, Sandra J. – 1995
This paper addresses the characteristics of alternative secondary education programs in Minnesota for students with special needs or considered to be "at risk." It examines various alternative school options including Area Learning Centers (which provide personalized year round, day and evening programs for learners aged 12 through…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Dropout Prevention, High Risk Students, Institutional Characteristics
Lange, Cheryl M. – 1995
This paper synthesizes 5 years of research examining three Minnesota school choice options for students with disabilities: (1) open enrollment; (2) High School Graduation Incentives (a second chance option for at-risk students); and (3) Postsecondary Enrollment Options Program (which allows 11th and 12th graders to enroll in college courses for…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Credit Courses, Disabilities, Dropout Prevention
Russell, Scott – 1989
This report summarizes the work of five Minnesota organizations that received funding on a competitive basis to develop an integrated program of education, job training, and work experience for youth who have dropped out or who are at-risk of dropping out of high school. The report contains the following: (1) a brief description of the legislative…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Ancillary School Services, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs
Alssid, Julian L.; Gruber, David; Mazzeo, Christopher – 2000
As entitlements for students, "Average Daily Attendance" funding (ADA), Title I and Pell Grants can provide a stable funding base to support college bridge programs targeted to at-risk students and dropouts. In most states, school districts can re-enroll out-of-school students and draw additional ADA money from the state. College bridge…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Articulation (Education), College Bound Students, College School Cooperation
