Dropout Prevention: A Practical Approach

Discusses high school dropout problem in the United States. Contends that a number of inappropriate hurdles have been placed between high school students and a diploma of graduation. Advocates a strategy of gaining small wins to help students complete high school and suggests specific tactics of a p...

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Published in:The School counselor 1990-09, Vol.38 (1), p.67-74
Main Authors: Downing, Jerry, Harrison, Thomas C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dropout Prevention
Equivalency Tests
Graduation Requirements
Graduations
High Risk Students
High school diplomas
High School Students
High Schools
Learning Strategies
on the scene
Psychological counseling
School Community Relationship
School counseling
School Counselors
School dropouts
Secondary school curricula
Secondary School Curriculum
Social Discrimination
Student School Relationship
Teacher Student Relationship
Teachers
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Summary:Discusses high school dropout problem in the United States. Contends that a number of inappropriate hurdles have been placed between high school students and a diploma of graduation. Advocates a strategy of gaining small wins to help students complete high school and suggests specific tactics of a practical nature for school counselors helping potential high school dropouts. (PVV)
ISSN:0036-6536