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Peer reviewedMatthews, Andy; Swan, William W. – Journal of At-Risk Issues, 1999
Longitudinally examined the effects of two linked at-risk programs (a middle school dropout prevention program and a high school transition program), focusing on attendance, promotion/retention, courses passed, discipline referrals, suspensions, sequence of services, the effects of passage of time following the intervention, and dropping out.…
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, High Risk Students, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedWeir, Robert M., Jr. – Clearing House, 1996
Outlines characteristics of effective alternative programs for at-risk middle schools students, noting organizational, instructional, and interpersonal components. Describes a successful drop-out prevention program which operates as a school-within-a-school for sixth- through eighth-grade students, emphasizing multicultural education and…
Descriptors: Dropout Programs, Educational Research, High Risk Students, Interdisciplinary Approach
Download full textNorris, Verna P. – 1990
This practicum was designed by a curriculum development administrator to develop positive attitudes in at-risk 7th-9th grade students in a drop prevention school in Florida. The school was located in a small town in an agricultural county whose population was predominantly black and of low socioeconomic status. The number of students varied from…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitude Change, Black Students, Dropout Programs
Solomon, Henry; And Others – 1988
The Attendance Improvement Dropout Prevention (AIDP) program in New York City identifies and delivers services to middle school students who are excessively absent or otherwise at risk of dropping out. The AIDP program has the following components: (1) facilitation; (2) attendance; (3) guidance; (4) health; (5) school-level linkages; and (6)…
Descriptors: Attendance, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Oxley, Diana; And Others – 1988
A 3.5-year study of dropout prevention programs in New York City public schools shows that current programs have been effective in increasing professional and public awareness of the dropout problem and providing needed support to some students. However, the categorical approach of most programs is inadequate, providing special services to only a…
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropouts, Educational Environment
Peer reviewedFashola, Olatokunbo S.; Slavin, Robert E. – Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, 1998
Reviews research on two programs designed to reduce dropout rates and four designed to increase college attendance among at-risk students in middle and high schools. Successful programs emphasized creating meaningful bonds between students and teachers, connecting students to the future, providing jobs and academic assistance, and giving students…
Descriptors: College Attendance, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, High Risk Students
