| DROPOUT (18 years and younger) Code: EDUCATION - 103 |
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DEFINITION:
A dropout is a student who has been enrolled in a regular K-12 school program but leaves for any reason other that death., before graduation or completing a program of study and who does not re-enroll in another K-12 school program. |
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PREVENTION:
Identify potential at-risk students for school dropout as early as possible; preschool, elementary, etc; Assess reasons and contributing factors for potential dropout; Develop appropriate alternative educational plan; Involve family and other support systems to encourage regular school attendance; Encourage motivational and incentive programs to promote school completion; Provide a broad-based curriculum to meet the needs and interests of all students(i.e., food, art, music); Arrange for support/resources for families of "at-risk" students, Ensure that each student has an educational and employability plan that is periodically modified. |
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CRISIS:
Evaluate and assess reasons that at-risk student is considering for dropping out of school; Provide resources for intervention or alternative educational programs; provide linkages between student, school and community agencies. |
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INTERVENTION:
Identify adjustment or learning problems early and provide the necessary intervention support services; Implement preschool elementary programs for siblings or school students experiencing significant academic or behavioral difficulties; Implement individual learning plans to provide individualized remedial learning experiences for students. |
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