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 airs on the second Tuesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time, covering 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.
Making Sense of the Evidence: A Review of Dropout Prevention Strategies
Aired on: December 9th, 2014
Over the past three decades, researchers and organizations have sought to identify those factors that put students at risk of dropping out of high school. As we become familiar with dropout risk factors, it has also become clear that we need to determine the best strategies to reduce or eliminate the risks. Although numerous evaluations… Read More »
Reaching and Teaching the Reluctant Learner
Aired on: November 11th, 2014
Judith Ann Pauley and Joseph Pauley of Process Communications, Inc., are regarded nationally and internationally for their effective, research-based approaches to dropout prevention. In a follow up to their presentation at the 26th Annual National Dropout Prevention Network Conference, the Pauleys will provide additional insights on establishing positive relationships with students, and how to motivate… Read More »
Dropout Recovery Model for Youth: An Innovative Partnership Between a School District and City Government
Aired on: October 14th, 2014
In an effort to address the dropout rate, LAUSD Pupil Services and the City of Los Angeles Economic Workforce Development Department collaborated on a comprehensive dropout recovery model in high-need communities to reengage youth back into an educational setting. Duardo and Sainz will discuss how the innovative model, cited by the U.S. Department of Education… Read More »
A Place Where They Want To Be (Encore)
Aired on: September 9th, 2014
Students do better in school, are more likely to stay in school, and graduate from school when they find school to be a place they want to be. Simple enough, but how is it achieved? In this edition of NDPC Solutions, we explore “How To” build a culture of success and engagement at school. Dr.… Read More »
A Place Where They Want To Be
Aired on: June 4th, 2014
Students do better in school, are more likely to stay in school, and graduate from school when they find school to be a place they want to be. Simple enough, but how is it achieved? In this edition of NDPC Solutions, we explore “How To” build a culture of success and engagement at school. Dr.… Read More »
Community Education
Aired on: April 23rd, 2014
Dr. Larry Allen, Dean of Clemson University’s College of Health, Education, and Human Development, provides an overview of community-based education, stressing shared ownership of the education and success of our young people across all sectors of every community. This framework will provide you with a new way of looking at education—which does not stop, nor… Read More »
How to Create and Sustain World Class Alternative Schools
Aired on: March 20th, 2014
This session will provide best practices for creating, developing, and sustaining successful alternative programs and schools. Using a combination of standards based instruction and assessment, data-driven school improvement plans, and integrated approaches to academic school counseling, practices will be highlighted that are student centered, rigorous, and account for the varying ability levels of students accessing… Read More »
The Life-Changing Impact of Life Skills Instruction
Aired on: March 4th, 2014
Research continually shows that life skills instruction is critical to dropout prevention and to ensuring our young people’s success. Without knowing how to communicate effectively, set and achieve goals, and make sound decisions, our children cannot realize their potential, achieve academically, or find meaningful careers. Fortunately, there are tools out there to bring these skills… Read More »
Strategies for Creating Socially Inclusive School Communities for ALL Students
Aired on: November 19th, 2013
In this presentation, participants will be navigating connections between inclusive school climate strategies and dropout prevention initiatives. We will also be exploring strategies for achieving authentic inclusion in schools as developed through Special Olympics Project UNIFY models. Project UNIFY is an education- and sports-based program started by Special Olympics in 2008, designed to build an… Read More »