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National High School Center, 2007
Many states and districts across the country struggle with designing and implementing coherent dropout prevention initiatives that promote academic advancement, especially for special needs students, who drop out at much higher rates than the general student population. This "snapshot" describes New Hampshire's innovative use of data…
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Dropouts, Special Needs Students, Dropout Programs
Cox, J. Lamarr; And Others – 1985
A study of high school dropouts and programs in Appalachian regions of 13 states also sought exemplary programs and methods of replication. The high school dropout rate was found to be 5.8% higher than the national average of 23.9%. Within the region, rates were 19.1% in the northern, 38% in the central, and 30% in the southern region. Differences…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Definitions, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Programs
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