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Shirley, Linda J.; Pritz, Sandra G. – 1992
This handbook describes a high school dropout prevention program that integrates academic education, vocational education, and a support system in order to provide students with multiple options for their future careers and personal lives. The following information is provided: the program's philosophy; major components (vocational education,…
Descriptors: Coping, Daily Living Skills, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs
Glaser, Roberta E.; Kley, Raymond C. – 1982
Ohio's Occupational Work Adjustment (OWA) program is a one- to two-year ungraded vocational program for fourteen- and fifteen-year-olds who have been identified as potential dropouts from the regular educational program. Begun on a pilot basis in 1967, OWA served over 80,000 students in 499 programs during the 1981-82 school year. The goal of OWA,…
Descriptors: Career Exploration, Career Guidance, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs
Rydalch, Jeff – 1990
This document provides information on the Jones Center Vocational/Academic Program of the Granite School District (Utah), the purpose of which is to maintain or reintegrate students who are potential high school dropouts or dropouts into appropriate educational alternatives. Its mission statement is followed by a list of program components,…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropouts
KAPLAN, LEON L. – 1967
A SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED TO ASCERTAIN NECESSARY PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS FOR ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL DROPOUTS, AGES 16 AND 17, IN THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. THIS SURVEY WAS MADE TO HELP PROVIDE MEANS TO MEET THE CALIFORNIA EDUCATION CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPULSORY CONTINUATION EDUCATION. THE STUDY DETERMINED THAT…
Descriptors: Blue Collar Occupations, Demonstration Centers, Dropout Programs, General Education