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1 online resource. |
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The guilford practical intervention in the schools series |
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Guilford practical intervention in the schools series.
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| Summary |
"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 |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
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High school dropouts -- United States.
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Dropout behavior, Prediction of.
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Youth with social disabilities -- Education -- United States.
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School improvement programs -- United States.
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Educational change -- United States.
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PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Child & Adolescent.
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EDUCATION / Educational Psychology.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work.
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EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General.
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EDUCATION / Administration / General
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EDUCATION / Organizations & Institutions
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Dropout behavior, Prediction of. (OCoLC)fst00898360
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Educational change. (OCoLC)fst00903371
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High school dropouts. (OCoLC)fst00956087
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School improvement programs. (OCoLC)fst01107461
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Youth with social disabilities -- Education.
(OCoLC)fst01183667
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Andren, Kristina J.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Goss, C. Lee. Dropout prevention 9781462516209 (DLC) 2014013581 (OCoLC)863196332 |
| ISBN |
9781462516254 (electronic bk.) |
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1462516254 (electronic bk.) |
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