STRATEGIES TO HELP SOLVE OUR SCHOOL DROPOUT PROBLEM [Paperback]

Franklin Schargel (Author), Jay Smink (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 19, 2001 | ISBN-10: 1930556144 | ISBN-13: 978-1930556140

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

Product Details

• Paperback: 270 pages
• Publisher: Eye On Education (March 19, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930556144
• ISBN-13: 978-1930556140
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #173,351 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Born in Brooklyn NY currently living in Albuquerque, NM.
Graduated from CCNY, Brooklyn College, Pace University.
A former classroom teacher, school counselor and school administrator.
Lowered the dropout rate in an all-minority, 2/3 poverty level,inner-city high school from 21.9% to 2.1%, increased family involvement 1440%, and sent 72.1% of our first generation high school graduates to post-secondary school.
Franklin is the author of 9 books dealing with dropout prevention, at-risk learners, leadership and organizational culture.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sleepless in New Hampshire, November 8, 2001

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This review is from: STRATEGIES TO HELP SOLVE OUR SCHOOL DROPOUT PROBLEM (Paperback)

I didn't get much sleep last night because I read this book cover to cover. It is the most comprehensive book I have ever read on school dropouts. It is well-written, concise, positive yet realistic and very practical.