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Peer reviewedMcPartland, James; Balfanz, Robert; Jordan, Will; Legters, Nettie – Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, 1998
A case study of a large nonselective urban high school in Baltimore (Maryland) describes the design and implementation of a comprehensive package of school reforms, the Talent Development Model with Career Academies. Qualitative and quantitative evidence is provided on significant improvements in school climate, student attendance, promotion…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance, Career Academies, Case Studies
Peer reviewedHirshman, Joanruth – Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, 1996
Presents a three-year case study of a Chapter 1 Schoolwide Project's (SWP) implementation and effects. The school environment prior to SWP, the program's development, and results are discussed. During the years of SWP status, teacher development, parental involvement, student attendance, and academic achievement all reveal dramatic improvements.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance, Case Studies, Compensatory Education
Peer reviewedRossi, Robert J.; Vergun, Pamela B.; Weise, Larry J. – Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, 1997
Describes the Cooperative Alternative Program (CAP), Coleman (Texas), an example of the way a rural high school for at-risk students has established a sense of community while improving the achievement of its rural students. This case study shows how CAP faced its economic and collaborative challenges. (SLD)
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Involvement, Dropout Programs, Economic Factors
