Strategies to Help Solve Our School Dropout Problem

Abstract

This book will help you reduce the number of young adults who leave school without completing a high school program. These successfully proven strategies were identified through research conducted by The National Dropout Prevention Center at Clemson University. The strategies are:- EARLY INTERVENTIONS- Family Involvement... reach out to all families- Early Childhood Education... begin positive learning environments early- Reading and Writing Programs... establish this foundation to all learning THE BASIC CORE STRATEGIES- Mentoring/Tutoring... increase competency with a supportive adult or peer- Service Learning... implement academic learning connected to service- Alternative Schooling... provide options beyond the traditional setting- Out-of-School Enhancement... develop after-care, summer school, and extended hours MAKING THE MOST OF INSTRUCTION- Professional Development... provide resources & training for innovative, research-based techniques- Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences... implement proven methods for a diverse student population- Instructional Technologies... integrate technology into daily curriculum- Individualized Learning... provide customized work plans for each student MAKING THE MOST OF THE WIDER COMMUNITY- Systemic Renewal... change rules, roles, and relationships to effect school improvement- Community Collaboration... engage businesses and organizations- Career Education and Workforce Readiness... provide applied training and instruction for today's workplace- Conflict Resolution and Violence Prevention... teach the strategies of fair engagement and safety