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SOLVING THE DROPOUT PUZZLE. Prevention, Detection, Intervention, Recovery. THE DROPOUT PROBLEM “Social Dynamite”. A GROWING PRISON POPULATION 75 percent of state prison inmates and 59 percent of federal inmates are high-school dropouts. INCREASING WELFARE COSTS - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
SOLVING THE DROPOUT PUZZLESOLVING THE DROPOUT PUZZLEPrevention, Detection, Intervention, RecoveryPrevention, Detection, Intervention, Recovery
THE DROPOUT PROBLEM “Social Dynamite”
THE DROPOUT PROBLEM “Social Dynamite”
A GROWING PRISON POPULATION75 percent of state prison inmates and 59 percent of federal inmates are high-school dropouts.
INCREASING WELFARE COSTS
A LIMITED LABOR SUPPLY FOR AN
ECONOMY WITH AN INCREASING APPETITE FOR EDUCATED WORKERS
A GROWING PRISON POPULATION75 percent of state prison inmates and 59 percent of federal inmates are high-school dropouts.
INCREASING WELFARE COSTS
A LIMITED LABOR SUPPLY FOR AN
ECONOMY WITH AN INCREASING APPETITE FOR EDUCATED WORKERS
THE COST OF DROPPING OUTTHE COST OF DROPPING OUT
For society, the annual cost of providing for youth who fail to complete high school and their families is $76 billion –
or approximately $800 for each taxpayer in states and localities across the country
For society, the annual cost of providing for youth who fail to complete high school and their families is $76 billion –
or approximately $800 for each taxpayer in states and localities across the country
DROPOUT DATADROPOUT DATA
About 14,000 students drop out of Louisiana public schools each year
Nationally, 9th grade retention is the single most powerful indicator of dropouts
A majority of Louisiana students that fail 9th grade English do not graduate
Louisiana dropouts span the spectrum of academic achievement
45% of young adult dropouts are unemployed
About 14,000 students drop out of Louisiana public schools each year
Nationally, 9th grade retention is the single most powerful indicator of dropouts
A majority of Louisiana students that fail 9th grade English do not graduate
Louisiana dropouts span the spectrum of academic achievement
45% of young adult dropouts are unemployed
THE STACKED DECK Early Dropout Predictors
THE STACKED DECK Early Dropout Predictors
Socioeconomic Factors* Low income* Limited education of parent(s)* Adult(s) in household in non-managerial or non-professional jobs* Single parent household
• Early Life Experiences* Low birth weight* Poor nutrition* Not read to by adults* Inappropriate TV viewing habits
Socioeconomic Factors* Low income* Limited education of parent(s)* Adult(s) in household in non-managerial or non-professional jobs* Single parent household
• Early Life Experiences* Low birth weight* Poor nutrition* Not read to by adults* Inappropriate TV viewing habits
SOURCE: One-third of a Nation: Rising Dropout Rates and Declining Opportunities, ETS, February 2006
WHY STUDENTS DROPOUTTop 5 Reasons
WHY STUDENTS DROPOUTTop 5 Reasons
Classes not interesting 47%
Missed too many days to catch-up
43%
Friends not interested in school 42%
Too much freedom; not enough rules
38%
Failing in school 35%
Source: The Silent Epidemic, Civic Enterprises, 2006
DROPOUT PREVENTIONTHE 4E CULTURE
DROPOUT PREVENTIONTHE 4E CULTURE
EfficacyExpectationsEquityEngagement
EfficacyExpectationsEquityEngagement
Source: From Failure to Success, HSTW, SREB, 2006
MONITORINGTHE 4E CULTURE
MONITORINGTHE 4E CULTURE
1. TEACHER QUALITY
* Teacher education* Teacher experience* Teacher mobility* Teacher
assignment/placement
1. TEACHER QUALITY
* Teacher education* Teacher experience* Teacher mobility* Teacher
assignment/placementSource: From Failure to Success, HSTW, SREB, 2006
MONITORINGTHE 4E CULTURE
MONITORINGTHE 4E CULTURE
2. PROGRAM PARTCIPATION
(OVERASSIGNMENT)
* Special Education* Gifted/Talented* Bilingual Education* Student Discipline
2. PROGRAM PARTCIPATION
(OVERASSIGNMENT)
* Special Education* Gifted/Talented* Bilingual Education* Student Discipline
Source: From Failure to Success, HSTW, SREB, 2006
MONITORINGTHE 4E CULTURE
MONITORINGTHE 4E CULTURE
3. ACHIEVEMENT
* State achievement test results
* Dropout rates* Graduation rates* ACT/AP results
3. ACHIEVEMENT
* State achievement test results
* Dropout rates* Graduation rates* ACT/AP results
Source: From Failure to Success, HSTW, SREB, 2006
EARLY DETECTIONEARLY DETECTION
Identify high yield early indicators of dropout risk
Develop an Early Warning System
Implement program of appropriate interventions
Identify high yield early indicators of dropout risk
Develop an Early Warning System
Implement program of appropriate interventions
EARLY DROPOUT INDICATORSTHE 4 P’s
EARLY DROPOUT INDICATORSTHE 4 P’s
Failing to
* Daily Attendance* Class Attendance* Tardiness* Mobility or enrollment
tenure
Failing to
* Daily Attendance* Class Attendance* Tardiness* Mobility or enrollment
tenure
Source: From Failure to Success, HSTW, SREB, 2006
EARLY DROPOUT INDICATORS
THE 4 P’s
EARLY DROPOUT INDICATORS
THE 4 P’s
Failing to
* Assignment/homework completion* Tests and assessments* Class participation* Extracurricular activities/Athletics* Counseling interventions* Discipline & behavioral management* Volunteer activities
Failing to
* Assignment/homework completion* Tests and assessments* Class participation* Extracurricular activities/Athletics* Counseling interventions* Discipline & behavioral management* Volunteer activities
Source: From Failure to Success, HSTW, SREB, 2006
EARLY DROPOUT INDICATORS
THE 4 P’s
EARLY DROPOUT INDICATORS
THE 4 P’s
Failing to
* Time management* Schedule management* Course-taking* Diploma path* Career path
Failing to
* Time management* Schedule management* Course-taking* Diploma path* Career path
Source: From Failure to Success, HSTW, SREB, 2006
EARLY DROPOUT INDICATORS
THE 4 P’s
EARLY DROPOUT INDICATORS
THE 4 P’sFailing to
* Course completion* Grade transitions* Grade promotions* Diploma path completion* College readiness* Work readiness
Failing to
* Course completion* Grade transitions* Grade promotions* Diploma path completion* College readiness* Work readiness
Source: From Failure to Success, HSTW, SREB, 2006
DROPOUT PREVENTIONSTRATEGIES
DROPOUT PREVENTIONSTRATEGIES
EARLY INTERVENTIONS
* Family Involvement* Early Childhood Education* Reading/Writing Programs
Source: National Center for Dropout Prevention
EARLY INTERVENTIONS
* Family Involvement* Early Childhood Education* Reading/Writing Programs
Source: National Center for Dropout Prevention
DROPOUT PREVENTIONSTRATEGIES
DROPOUT PREVENTIONSTRATEGIES
BASIC CORE STRATEGIES
* Mentoring/Tutoring* Service Learning* Alternative Schooling* Out-of-School Experiences
Source: National Center for Dropout Prevention
BASIC CORE STRATEGIES
* Mentoring/Tutoring* Service Learning* Alternative Schooling* Out-of-School Experiences
Source: National Center for Dropout Prevention
DROPOUT PREVENTIONSTRATEGIES
DROPOUT PREVENTIONSTRATEGIES
MAKING THE MOST OF INSTRUCTION
* Professional Development* Learning Styles/
Multiple Intelligences* Instructional Technologies* Individualized Instruction
Source: National Center for Dropout Prevention
MAKING THE MOST OF INSTRUCTION
* Professional Development* Learning Styles/
Multiple Intelligences* Instructional Technologies* Individualized Instruction
Source: National Center for Dropout Prevention
DROPOUT PREVENTIONSTRATEGIES
DROPOUT PREVENTIONSTRATEGIES
USING THE WIDER COMMUNITY
* Community Collaboration* Career Education/
Workforce Relations* Violence Prevention/
Conflict Resolution
Source: National Center for Dropout Prevention
USING THE WIDER COMMUNITY
* Community Collaboration* Career Education/
Workforce Relations* Violence Prevention/
Conflict Resolution
Source: National Center for Dropout Prevention
DROPOUT RECOVERYA Missed OpportunityDROPOUT RECOVERYA Missed Opportunity
In hindsight, dropouts are almost universally remorseful for having left school.
About ¾ of dropouts indicate they would have remained in school if they could relive the experience.
74% of dropouts would re-enter school if they could attend in alternative settings with age-level peers.
In hindsight, dropouts are almost universally remorseful for having left school.
About ¾ of dropouts indicate they would have remained in school if they could relive the experience.
74% of dropouts would re-enter school if they could attend in alternative settings with age-level peers.SOURCE: The Silent Epidemic, Civic Enterprises, March 2006
CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL DROPOUT RECOVERY PROGRAMS
CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL DROPOUT RECOVERY PROGRAMS
Open entry and exit Flexible scheduling and year-round
learning Self-paced learning with alternatives to
seat-time requirements Teachers as coaches and mentors Real-world, career-oriented curricula Opportunities for employment Clear codes of conduct Extensive support services, particularly
those related to health A portfolio of recovery options
Open entry and exit Flexible scheduling and year-round
learning Self-paced learning with alternatives to
seat-time requirements Teachers as coaches and mentors Real-world, career-oriented curricula Opportunities for employment Clear codes of conduct Extensive support services, particularly
those related to health A portfolio of recovery optionsSOURCE: NGA Center for Best Practices, 2006