How Can We Help? What We Have Learned From Recent Federal Dropout Prevention Evaluations
- 1 January 2002
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk (JESPAR)
- Vol. 7 (1) , 43-69
- https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327671espr0701_4
Abstract
This article summarizes implementation and impact findings from a recent large evaluation of federally funded dropout-prevention programs. The findings suggest that two program models, alternative middle schools for younger students and GED programs for older students, have promise. The article also suggests that striving to understand the nature of academic, social, and personal problems affecting students and tailoring services to address these problems may be a useful systemic approach to reducing dropping out.Keywords
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