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Appalachia, 1985
In an effort to find new solutions, an Appalachian Regional Commission workshop examined the severity of the dropout problem in Appalachia; looked at successful prevention programs including 70001 Ltd., REAL Enterprises, and Jobs for Tennessee Graduates; and previewed the model dropout reduction curriculum being designed at Appalachian State…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropout Rate
Appalachia, 1986
Describes 11 Appalachian Regional Commission funded projects designed to improve education in Kentucky, many of which focus on dropout prevention, including Laurel County Alternative School, Owsley County Dropout Prevention Program, ADOPT, Pine Mountain Settlement School, Technical Assistance Grant, potential projects, documentary on dropout…
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education
GREENE, BERT I. – 1963
A WORKSHOP DEALING WITH THE HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT WAS HELD FOR THE PURPOSES OF DISSEMINATING INFORMATION AND REVIEWING RESEARCH IN THIS FIELD. ATTEMPTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DROPOUT IN THE HIGH SCHOOLS ARE NOT NEW, BUT THE BASIS FOR IMPLEMENTING A SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE TEACHER ACCEPTANCE OF THE STUDENT ON STUDENT TERMS. ALL EFFORTS TO…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs
BRIDGES, KACELLIOUS; AND OTHERS – 1963
THE PROBLEM OF THE INCREASINGLY LARGE NUMBERS OF YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE LEAVING HIGH SCHOOL BEFORE GRADUATION WAS PRESENTED. SPEAKERS AND DISCUSSION GROUPS AT THE WORKSHOP AIMED AT PRESENTING THE PLIGHT OF THE DROPOUT FOR THE PURPOSE OF AWAKENING AND MOBILIZING SOCIAL, CIVIC, POLITICAL, BUSINESS, AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS IN AN EFFORT TO ASSIST YOUTH…
Descriptors: Black Employment, Black Students, Communication (Thought Transfer), Community Support
Enger, John M.; Vaupel, Carl F., Jr. – Journal of the International Association of Pupil Personnel Workers, 1981
Describes an instruction and workshop inservice program on dropout identification, interpersonal communication and classroom management techniques provided by a consultant team for middle school personnel. Recommendations include some alternative curricula, monitoring of student participation, and administrative commitment. (JAC)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills, Consultation Programs, Dropout Characteristics
Download full textDay, Truett, Ed. – 1964
The Texas Small Schools Project has been dedicated to improving the quality of instruction in small schools, and this document provides examples of how this improvement is being brought about in the areas of teacher education and classroom instruction. Pictures and narrative are used to illustrate accomplishments in summer workshops, regional…
Descriptors: Classes (Groups of Students), Correspondence Study, Dropout Programs, Dropouts
Morse, Susan C., Ed. – 1987
This summary of a forum for migrant educators defines dropout issues, explores solutions and models of service, and offers recommendations to address the needs of out-of-school migrant youth. Notes from forum workshops and summary task force reports deal with dropout identification/needs assessment, dropout/enrollment/graduation data, interagency…
Descriptors: Coordination, Data Collection, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention
