ERIC Number: EJ1148244
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-1098-1608
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Effective Aspects of Reengagement and Recovery Programs in Southeastern Wisconsin High Schools
Litzau, Christopher; Rice, Nancy
Journal of At-Risk Issues, v20 n1 p36-43 2017
The number of students in the United States who did not complete high school decreased by 27% from 2008 to 2012 (Alliance for Excellent Education, America's Promise Alliance, Civic Enterprises, & The Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins University, 2015). This is a positive trend. High schools can help students complete school and prepare for career and technical education (CTE) by incorporating (a) career academies, (b) dual enrollment, (c) paid employment/internships, (d) flexible scheduling, and (e) social services. The purpose of this study was to determine the presence of these proven characteristics in Reengagement and Recovery Programs in Southeastern Wisconsin. Twenty-seven of 85 survey responses were returned, for a response rate of 31.7%. It was found that a majority of programs provided flexible programs and support services, but were not focused on providing students career and occupational credentials. The study underscores the need for a stronger focus on CTE in high schools.
Descriptors: High School Students, Developmental Studies Programs, Dropout Prevention, Reentry Students, Special Needs Students, Administrator Surveys, Administrator Attitudes, Career Readiness, School Readiness, College Preparation, Barriers, Best Practices, Alignment (Education), Likert Scales
National Dropout Prevention Center/Network. Clemson University, 209 Martin Street, Clemson, SC 29631. Tel: 864-56-599; Fax: 864-656-0136; e-mail: ndpc@clemson.edu; Web site: http://www.dropoutprevention.org/ndpcdefault.htm
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Wisconsin
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