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 INDICATORS

EARLY DROPOUT INDICATORS

THE 4 P’sTHE 4 P’s

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 PREVENTION STRATEGIESDROPOUT PREVENTION STRATEGIES

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