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DROPOUT PREVENTION
Renee’ Henry
November 29, 2012
EDUC 303: Electronic Instructional Materials
Dr. Kariuki
WHAT IS DROPPING OUT ?
Most commonly, dropping out refers to a student quitting school before he or she graduates or avoiding entering a University. It cannot always be ascertained that a student has dropped out, as he or she may stop attending without terminating enrollmentMeans leaving a school or group for practical reasons, necessities, or disillusionment with the system from which the individual in question leaves.
to find employment avoid bullying family emergencypoor gradesdepression and other mental illnesses unexpected pregnancy
REASONS WHY STUDENTS DROPOUT
bad environment lack of freedomboredom from lack of lessons relevant to their desired occupationsdislike of schoolfeeling unmotivated
Absenteeism being the most common
indicator of student disengagement and
a significant predictor of dropping out.
Low grades, discipline and behavior
problems, lack of involvement in class
and school activities, pregnancy, being
held back a grade or more.
WARNING SIGNS Students who transfer from another school, and
those who experience difficulty with the 9th grade
transition year.
Nearly 38 percent of the young adults said the
freedom students enjoy in high school contributed
to their disengagement. In addition to it being too
easy to skip class or join in activities outside of
school, “too much freedom” included the school’s
lack of order, discipline and rules; failure to
ensure students attend class; and inability to help
students feel safe.
WHAT STUDENT’S THINK
81 percent of the survey respondents said that if schools had provided opportunities for real-world learning
(internships, service learning projects, and other opportunities), it would have improved their chances of
graduating from high school.
Another 81 percent, wanted better teachers, while three-fourths wanted smaller classes with more
individualized instruction.
55 percent said more should be done to help students who had difficulty learning.
Only a little over half said they could go to a staff person for school problems and less than half had someone
in school to talk with about personal problems.
62 percent of the respondents said their school needed to do more to help students with problems beyond
school.
Approximately 70 percent of those surveyed said better communication between school and parents and
increased parental involvement in their child’s education are essential to keeping students in school.
The young adults said that more parental
involvement may have prevented their
dropping out. While 59 percent of their
parents were involved in their children’s
schooling, more than half of those were
involved “mainly for discipline reasons,”
according the report. Furthermore, the
majority of parents were unaware or just
somewhat aware of their child’s grades or that
they were about to leave school.
Poor communication between the school and
parents was another contributor to students dropping
out. Only about half of the respondents said the
school contacted the home if they were absent; and
only 48 percent of the dropouts said “their school
contacted them or their parents to find out why they
left school or encourage them to return.”
“Nearly half of the respondents said their
parents’ work schedule kept them from knowing
more about what was happening at school.” While
68 percent said their parents got more involved
when they realized their child was likely to drop
out, by then it was too late
PARENTS WHO ARE NOT INVOLVED IN THEIR
CHILDREN’S EDUCATION
Parents serve as role models as they demonstrate the importance of community participation.Parents' involvement is a protective factor against adolescent tobacco use, depression, eating disorders, academic struggles, and other problems. By staying involved with their child and/or teenager, parents can be a source of support, create a climate for discussing tough issues and serve as role models for responsible and empathic behavior.
BENEFITS OF PARENTS WHO ARE INVOLVED IN THEIR CHILDREN’S
EDUCATION
Parents can influence their children’s academic progress by encouragement, reinforcement, and modeling.
Enhances children's self-esteem
Improves children's academic achievementImproves parent-child relationships
Helps parents develop positive attitudes towards school
Better understanding of the schooling process.
High School Dropout Statistics (US)
Total number of high school dropouts annually 3,030,000
Number of high school students who drop out each day 8,300
Percent of Americans with a high school diploma 85.3 %
Percent of all drop outs that happen in the ninth-grade 36 %
Percent of students who repeat the ninth-grade that go on to graduate 15 %
Percent of students in the largest 50 U.S. cities that graduate High School 59 %
Percent of US crimes that committed by a high school dropout 75 %
Amount of money a high school graduate will earn more than a drop out $260,000
Percent of black drop outs that have spent time in prison 60 %
Percentage of Hispanic dropouts that were due to a pregnancy 41 %
Percent of US jobs a high school dropout is not eligible for 90 %
DEMOGRAPHICS OF HIGH-SCHOOL DROPOUTS (PERCENT OF WHO DROP OUT)
National Rate 8.1 % Male 9.1 % Female 7 % African American 9.6 % Hispanic 17.6 % White 5.2 % Asian American 2.1 % Foreign Born 20.7 % Children of Foreign Born 13 %
Historical High School Dropout Rates
Year Total White Black Hispanic2009 8.1 5.2 9.6 17.62005 9.4 6 10.4 22.42000 10.9 6.9 13.1 27.81995 12 8.6 12.1 301990 12.1 9 13.2 32.41985 12.6 10.4 15.2 27.61980 14.1 11.4 19.1 35.21975 13.9 11.4 22.9 29.21970 14.6 12.3 21.3 34.3
National = 69%White = 77%African American = 54%Hispanic = 56%Asian American = 81%Indian American = 51%
Each year, approximately 1.3 million students
fail to graduate from high school; more than half
are students of color. The graduation rate among
students of color is as much as twenty-five
percentage points below their white peers.
A student within the age range of sixteen to
twenty-four years old who comes from the lowest
quartile of family income is about seven times
more likely to have dropped out of high school
than his/her counterpart who comes from the
highest quartile
CON T’ STATIST ICS O N W HY STUDENTS DR O PO U T
USA (in 2007)
far too many students are not graduating on time with a regular diploma; low-income and students
of color fare the worst in the dropout epidemic
Dropouts suffer from reduced earnings
and lost opportunities; there are also
significant social and economic costs to
the rest of the nation.
If the United States‘ likely dropouts
from the Class of 2006 had graduated,
the nation could have saved more than
$17 billion in Medicaid and expenditures
for uninsured health care over the course
of those young people‘s lifetimes.
WHAT ARE THE COSTS OF DROPPING OUT OF HIGH
SCHOOL?If U.S. high schools and colleges were to
raise the graduation rates of Hispanic,
African American, and Native American
students to the levels of white students by
2020, the potential increase in personal
income would add more than $310 billion
to the U.S. economy.
Over the course of his or her lifetime, a
high school dropout earns, on average,
about $260,000 less than a high school
graduate
CONT’ WHAT ARE THE COSTS OF DROPPING OUT
OF HIGH SCHOOL?Increasing the graduation rate and college matriculation of male students in the United States by just 5 percent could lead to combined savings and revenue of almost $8 billion each year by reducing crime related costs .Dropouts from the Class of 2010 alone will cost the nation more than $337 billion in lost wages over the course of their lifetimes.
Mentoring/Tutoring- one-to-one caring, supportive
relationship between a mentor and a mentee that is
based on trust. Tutoring, also a one-to-one activity,
focuses on academics and is an effective way to
address specific needs such as reading, writing, or
math competencies.
Service Learning- connects meaningful community
service experiences with academic learning. This
teaching/learning method promotes personal and
social growth, career development, and civic
responsibility and can be a powerful vehicle for
effective school reform at all grade levels.
WAYS TO PREVENT STUDENTS FROM DROPPING OUT
After School Opportunities- Many schools
provide after-school and summer enhancement
programs that eliminate information loss and
inspire interest in a variety of areas. Such
experiences are especially important for students
at risk of school failure.
Early Childhood Education - The most effective
way to reduce the number of children who will
ultimately drop out is to provide the best
possible classroom instruction from the
beginning of their school experience.
Early Literacy Development- Early interventions to help
low-achieving students recognize that focusing on
reading and writing skills is the foundation for effective
learning in all subjects.
Professional Development- Teachers who work with
youth at high risk of academic failure need to feel
supported and need to have an avenue by which
they continue to develop skills, techniques, and learn
about innovative strategies.
Active Learning- When educators show students that
there are different ways to learn, students find new and
creative ways to solve problems, achieve success, and
become lifelong learners.
CONT’ WAYS TO PREVENT STUDENTS FROM DROPPING OUT
Educational Technology - Technology offers some of the
best opportunities for delivering instruction that
engages students in authentic learning, addresses
multiple intelligences, and adapts to student’s learning
styles.
Individualized Instruction- A customized individual
learning program for each student allows teachers
flexibility with the instructional program and
extracurricular activities.
Making the Most of the Wider Community- Students
who come to school bring traces of a wider community;
when students leave school, either before or after
graduation, they return to the community.
Systemic Renewal- Systemic renewal calls for a continuing process of evaluating goals and objectives related to school policies, practices, and organizational structures as they impact a diverse group of learners.School-Community Collaboration- When all groups in a community provide collective support to the school, a strong infrastructure sustains a caring environment where youth can thrive and achieve prepare them for the larger demands of today’s workplace.
CONT’ WAYS TO PREVENT STUDENTS FROM DROPPING
OUT Career and Technical Education- A quality guidance program is essential for all students. Safe Schools- Violence prevention means providing daily experiences at all grade levels that enhance positive social attitudes and effective interpersonal skills in all students.
CONT’ WAYS TO PREVENT STUDENTS FROM DROPPING
OUT Family Engagement- Research consistently finds that
family involvement has a direct, positive effect on children’s
achievement and is the most accurate predictor of a
student’s success in school.
Alternative Schooling- provides potential dropouts a
variety of options that can lead to graduation, with
programs paying special attention to the students’
individual social needs and the academic requirements
for a high school diploma
Individualized Instruction- A customized individual
learning program for each student allows teachers
flexibility with the instructional program and
extracurricular activities
DROP-OUT PREVENTION VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qjs-WhKxfM
WEBSITES
I. http://www.all4ed.org/files/HighSchoolDropouts.pdf
II. http://www.statisticbrain.com/high-school-dropout-statistics/
III. http://www.americaspromise.org/our-work/Dropout-Prevention.aspx
IV. http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/studentschoolsvcs/student_services_alt/alternative_programs/
V. http://www.betterhighschools.org/docs/nhsc_approachestodropoutprevention.pdf
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