Product Overview
From Follett
Includes bibliographical references and index.;What this book is about -- Getting started -- Putting the problem of dropout in context : looking at the numbers -- Understanding why : looking at the reasons, the process, and the approach -- Considering what to work on : contextual influences and indicators -- Clarifying the focus : prevention and intervention programs -- Putting the pieces together -- Deciding what to do -- Maintaining momentum -- Evaluating effectiveness. Discusses the need to increase graduation rates, offers advice on starting a dropout prevention planning process, and discusses the challenges associated with getting accurate dropout statistics,how to identify needs and select a course of action, and how to implement an action plan and assess its effectiveness.
From the Publisher
Effective dropout prevention strategies for educators!
This resource offers guidelines for implementing dropout prevention strategies in the classroom and throughout the school system. The impact of increased graduation rates reaches farther than statistics-more graduates mean more individuals who are better prepared to meet the challenges of life after school, and better outcomes for youth, schools, and society in general. With the goal of producing an educated citizenry, the authors present tools and a plan for:
- Increasing graduation rates
- Meeting the standards set by the No Child Left Behind Act
- Pinpointing the most critical years for establishing a solid educational foundation