Dropout prevention / C. Lee Goss, Kristina J. Andren.
| Author/creator | Goss, C. Lee |
| Other author | Andren, Kristina J. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York : The Guilford Press, 2014. |
| Description | xvi, 176 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | The Guilford practical intervention in the schools series Guilford practical intervention in the schools series. ^A691456 |
| Contents | Machine generated contents note: I. Systemwide Dropout Prevention -- 1. The Dropout Crisis -- 2. School, Family, and Community Partnerships -- 3. Academic and Behavior Links to Inform Dropout Prevention Methods -- II. Dropout Prevention at the Elementary Level -- 4. A Process, Not an Event: Early Identification of Dropout Risk -- 5. Tier 2 and Tier 3 Problem Solving at the Elementary Level: Are We Closing the Gap? -- 6. Early Intervention: Elementary Evidence-Based Resources (with Jennifer L. Robert) -- III. Dropout Prevention in Middle School and High School -- 7. Time Is of the Essence: Early Warning Systems for Middle School and High School -- 8. Tier 2 and Tier 3 Problem Solving at the Secondary Level -- 9. Middle School and High School Evidence-Based Resources (with Jennifer L. Robert) -- 10. The Role of Technical Education, Alternative High Schools, and Postsecondary Options in Dropout Prevention -- Conclusion: Time for a Change -- Appendix: Reproducible Materials -- Appendix A. Checklist for Monitoring and Improving Family Engagement -- Appendix B. Academic Intervention Record Form -- Appendix C. Building an Early Warning System -- Appendix D. Evidence-Based Interventions -- Appendix E. Online Resources for Dropout Prevention and Intervention Methods. |
| Abstract | "Subject Areas/Keywords: academic achievement, adolescents, at-risk students, attendance, behavior problems, children, dropout prevention, early identification, early intervention, elementary, high school completion, interventions, middle school, MTSS, multi-tiered systems of support, response to intervention, retention, RTI, school reform, school success, secondary, student engagement, students Description: Meeting a crucial need, this book presents effective prevention and intervention methods that can help all students stay--and succeed--in school. The authors emphasize that dropout is a process, not an event. They provide tools for identifying dropout risk (including academic, behavior, and attendance problems) and strategies for problem-solving and data-based decision making at the elementary and secondary levels. Illustrative case examples and reproducible checklists and tools enhance this user-friendly resource. The print book has a large-size format with lay-flat binding to facilitate photocopying. Purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. "-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-172) and index. |
| LCCN | 2014013581 |
| ISBN | 9781462516209 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 1462516203 (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | LC146.6 .G67 2014 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |