National Dropout Rates: Sources, problems, and Efforts Toward Solutions  

• Hamby, J. V.
• This report attempts to clarify some of the confusion about dropout rates. (May 1989)

How to Identify At-Risk Students  

• Wells, S., Bechard, S., & Hamby, J. V.
• Presents a practice-based process for identifying potential dropouts. (July 1989)

Self-Esteem: The Key to Student Success  

• Nave, B.
• Any effort to reduce the dropout rate must include a component that seeks to raise the level of perceived self-worth on the part of the student. (January 1990)

Incentives and Education  

• Seoane, M., & Smink, J.
• The pros and cons of incentives are discussed. (June 1991)

The Disadvantages of Tracking and Ability Grouping: A Look at Cooperative Learning as an Alternative  

• Crosby, M. S., & Owens, E. M.
• Research shows that tracking is detrimental to student success. Cooperative learning provides an effective alternative. (March 1993)

Family Literacy’s Approach to Dropout Prevention  

• Mansbach, S. C.
• This intergenerational approach can break the cycle of illiteracy. (May 1993)

Enhanced Vocational Education: Developing a District-Wide Dropout Program  

• Hamby, J. V., & Monaco, F. A.
• EVE represents an expanded vision of vocational education that seeks change in curriculum, methods, and the students it serves. (September 1993)

Promoting Success for the African-American Male Student: A Blueprint for Action  

• Reglin, G.
• The Black Male Crisis compels educators to act now. This report offers a coordinated plan to ensure the success of African-American males. (January 1994)

Resolving Conflict Through Peer Mediation

• Rogers, M.
• Violence in our schools threatens teachers and students alike. Learn about a strategy which teaches students the skills needed to resolve conflicts. (June 1994)

School-Based Case Management: An Integrated Service Model for Early Intervention with Potential Dropouts

• Smith, Jr., A. J.
• Learn about a successful case management model. (September 1995)

Too Much Fun for Therapy: Therapeutic Recreation as an Intervention Tool With At-Risk Youth  

• Brooks, K. W.
• Purposeful recreation can play a significant role in the educational process. This report introduces you to several strategies from the field of Therapeutic Recreation. (October 1997)

Literacy Clubs for At-Risk Girls  

• Naff, B., & Fones, S.
• Based on research, this report provides you with practical suggestions for implementing literacy clubs, a strategy with proven success for at-risk girls. (January 1998)