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OverviewThis book describes the fifteen strategies identified through research reviewed by The National Dropout Prevention Center and Network at Clemson University. Each chapter in this book was written by a nationally recognized authority in that field. Research has shown that these 15 strategies have been successfully implemented: - in all school levels from K - 12 - in rural, suburban, and urban centers - as stand-alone programs or as part of systemic school improvement plans. Helping Students Graduate: A Strategic Approach to Dropout Prevention also covers - No Child Left Behind and its effects on dropout rates - Dealing with Hispanic dropouts - Differences and similarities between rural and urban dropouts These fifteen strategies have been adopted by the U.S. Department of Education. They are applicable to all students, including students with disabilities. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jay Smink , Franklin Schargel (Educational training specialist, USA)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Eye On Education, Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.604kg ISBN: 9781930556751ISBN 10: 1930556756 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 16 February 2004 Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Professional & Vocational , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock  Table of ContentsAbout the National Dropout Prevention Center and Network Acknowledgments About the Authors Effective Strategies for Dropout Prevention 1 Coming to Terms with At Risk 2 School Dropouts: A National Issue 3 Who Drops Out and Why A School and Community Perspective 4 Systemic Renewal: What Works? 5 The Power of School-Community Collaboration in Dropout Prevention 6 Creating Safe Learning Environments Early Interventions 7 Family Engagement 8 Early Childhood Education 9 Early Literacy Development Basic Core Strategies 10 Mentoring: An Effective Strategy for Youth Development 11 Service-Learning: Engaging Students in Community-Based Learning 12 Alternative Schooling 13 After-School Opportunities: A Time and a Tool to Reduce Dropouts Making the Most of Instruction 14 Professional Development 15 Active Learning 16 Educational Technology: Why and How it Counts for Students At Risk 17 Individualized Instruction 18 Career and Technical Education: Increasing School Engagement Conclusion and Recommendations 19 A Prescription for America Meet the Contributing AuthorsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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