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Young, Jerry L. – 1975
Achievement testing indicates that the typical student who leaves high school prior to graduation has academic deficiencies considerably below expected grade placement. The need exists for identifying potential dropouts prior to their actual withdrawal. After a dropout-prone student has been identified, an analysis of his specific needs should be…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Behavior Change, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention
Leshner, Saul S.; Snyderman, George S. – 1968
Some 276 handicapped and socially disadvantaged youth aged 16 to 18, who were likely to drop out of high school, received rehabilitation services from the Philadelphia Jewish Employment and Vocational Service (JEVS) and the Board of Education. The services included intense vocational and personal evaluation, work adjustment training, individual…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Career Counseling, Disabilities, Disadvantaged Youth
Southeastern Education Lab., Atlanta, GA. – 1970
This guide contains materials which are designed to assist rural school systems in assessing educational needs, in systematically planning strategies to develop a dropout reduction program, and in applying for Title III funds. Included are instructions for a survey and an inventory of needs, suggestions for the allocation of resources according to…
Descriptors: Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Planning
Utah Research Coordinating Unit for Vocational and Technical Education, Salt Lake City. – 1970
To evaluate the effectiveness of a commuter job corps program, evaluation data were obtained from participants, instructors, administrators, and a control group. Designed specifically for high school dropouts and run in conjunction with the local school districts, this program was evaluated in terms of (1) student retention, (2) return-to-school…
Descriptors: Commuting Students, Dropout Programs, Dropouts, Followup Studies
Gorman, Carl V. – American Vocational Journal, 1978
Describes the Occupational Laboratory Achievement Program in Warren, Ohio, city schools designed to help vocational students, particularly disadvantaged youth, to acquire skills and maturity before being placed in the Ohio Occupational Work Experience program operated specifically for academically disadvantaged students. (MF)
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Educationally Disadvantaged, Nontraditional Education, Potential Dropouts
Mizell, M. Hayes – Spectrum, 1986
Identifies basic issues relevant to the development of dropout prevention programs. Considers (1) risk factors leading to dropout, (2) nine possible target groups for dropout intervention, and (3) four possible constraints (cost, burden, directions, and laws) that will influence the consideration and selection of new policies or programs. (IW)
Descriptors: Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropout Research
Hahn, Andrew – Phi Delta Kappan, 1987
Although successful dropout assistance programs depend on effective implementation, casework, and long-term followup activities, the literature only occasionally addresses these practices. This article reviews data collection problems, major risk factors, reforms aimed at actual and potential dropouts, and alternative school programs. Second…
Descriptors: Caseworker Approach, Data Collection, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Programs
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Alpert, Geoffrey; Dunham, Roger – Youth and Society, 1986
From among factors theoretically considered relevant to preventing school dropouts, empirical procedures identified five variables that predicted most of the variance among marginal youth: (1) extent of misbehavior in school; (2) belief in school's relevance to employment; (3) feelings of success in school; (4) parental monitoring of behavior; (5)…
Descriptors: Dropout Attitudes, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention, Persistence
Wang, Sheng-mei – 2002
The purpose of this descriptive study was to identify factors related to dropout/retention for distance education students in order to identify variables that might promote participation through completion. The major focus of the study was to document the distance education students' learning progress and to identify variables that relate to their…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Dropout Attitudes, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Research
Lowe, Phyllis K.; And Others – Forecast for Home Economics, 1970
Describes the results of two experimental home economics courses for potential dropouts in inner city schools, the courses having been developed and tested in a cooperative research project. (JM)
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Experimental Curriculum
Royston, Wade, Jr. – Amer Vocat J, 1970
Describes an area vocational school which has two programs--one in career exploration and one designed to keep potential dropouts in school. (SB)
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Career Planning, Dropout Prevention, Educational Programs
Eisenthal, Sherman; Sherman, Lewis J. – J Consult Clin Psychol, 1969
Another version of this paper was presented at the meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association (Washington, D.C., April 1968).
Descriptors: Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Disadvantaged Youth, Educational Background
Taylor, Charles W. – Education Canada, 1978
The Leaving School Early (LSE) Program, established in 1975, is designed for 14- and 15-year-olds who find none of the public school programs suitable. Applicants are assessed by a social worker and an individualized work or education contract written. LSE participants are monitored by teacher advisors. (SJL)
Descriptors: Contracts, Dropout Programs, Faculty Advisers, Individualized Programs
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Shiring, Joan M. – English Journal, 1990
Maintains that free reading and film study constitute a powerful arsenal against the barriers reluctant student learners erect. Describes the successful use of both techniques with a class of seniors who had all failed junior English. (SR)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Film Study, High Risk Students, High Schools
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Lee, Sylvia; And Others – Children Today, 1990
Presents findings from the evaluation of the Keep Youth in School program, which was designed to address the drop-out problem among high-risk youth in an urban community. Discusses what was learned during a three-year period in the program's development. (PCB)
Descriptors: Attendance, Dropout Prevention, Foster Children, High Risk Students
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