This program comes to you as a public service of the National Dropout Prevention Center. There is no fee, and no registration is required. You may listen to the program and view the supplementary materials using only your computer. Solutions to the Dropout Crisis covers a variety of topics related to dropout prevention efforts. Solutions to the Dropout Crisis has been sponsored by K12 Inc., Fuel Education, Penn Foster, and Clemson University Broadcast Productions. View a full list of episodes.

Warrior Excelerators: Catch Them Early and Catch Them UP!

Join Dr. Michelle Bivens and Mrs. Courtney Beard as they present an exciting dropout prevention program being implemented in Pontotoc, MS. Designed for students one to two years behind academically, the Warrior Excelerators program includes students based on school principal recommendations; teacher conversations; student grades, attendance, willingness, and dedication; and family buy in. Participants in

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Transforming Policy, Hearts, and Minds: The Story of L.A.’s Student Recovery Day

Join Dr. Emily Hernandez and Steve Zimmer as they discuss the history and success of Los Angeles’ Student Recovery Day. The program focuses on recovery and reengagement, identification of and outreach to at-risk students, assessments of their needs, identification of available resources, referrals to identified community partnerships, academic support, and alternative options case management and

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Dropout Prevention Through Career and College Readiness

Join Dr. Sandy Addis, Director of the National Dropout Prevention Center/ Network (NDPC/N), as host and Mr. Tommy Stephens, NDPC/N Project Leader, as cohost as they discuss college and career readiness and its implications for dropout prevention. Guests interviews include representatives of successful college and career readiness programs from schools in three states, including a

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Student Voice, Straight Talk, and a Culture of Hope

What happens when warning systems point to barriers outside of the school’s control—barriers such as transiency, family changes, poverty, immigration, addiction, mental health? In this webcast, participants will learn how one Georgia high school is leveraging community partnerships, as well as state and federal resources, to holistically meet the academic, social/emotional, and family needs of

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