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High School Dropout Prevention
Defining Dropout | Early Warning Signs | Dropout Prevention Strategies | Dropout Prevention for Students with Special Needs | Research on this Topic 
| Technical Assistance Responses
These technical assistance (TA) responses were developed by our TA Liaisons in reply to requests from Regional Comprehensive Centers (RCCs). These responses have been generalized from the originals, and address several issues related to dropout prevention.
Please note that since the original technical assistance responses were developed, other more recent resources may be available on our Web site.
Technical Assistance Responses
"What considerations should be taken into account when implementing an alternative high school program within the context of NCLB and what are good examples of research-based alternative high school programs that have already been implemented?"
This response gives a practical overview of how states are defining and implementing alternative education schools and programs. In addition, it focuses on information that helps place alternative high schools in the context of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2004 (NCLB). (May 2009)
"What are good sources of information on credit recovery policies and practices as well as available evidence of their effectiveness?"
This response presents variety of programs that include alternative learning environments and online programs that could be used before, during, or after school. A table containing a description of each program is provided in addition to any evidence of the program’s effectiveness. Another table containing a sample of states and districts that have credit recovery programs is also provided. (November 2008)
"How are states or districts improving graduation rates of students receiving special education services?"
This response provides a list of identified states and districts that have improved graduation rates for students receiving special education services. Additionally, a summary of each state’s or district’s dropout prevention program is provided along with a Web site for additional information. (November 2008)
"How can a state education agency roll out an early warning system for high school principals to use in identifying students at risk of dropping out of school?"
This response provides information about rolling out a statewide Early Warning and Early Intervention System (EW/EI System) and represents a summary scan of information about various state initiatives and practices. This information provides some guidance about how a statewide EW/EI System is introduced and designed. (September 2008)
"What are some examples of dropout prevention models that use a tiered approach?"
This response presents information about three dropout prevention models that organize specific strategies or programs into tiers on the basis of the intensity of the interventions. A summary table of the three existing models is also available for easy comparisons. This is followed by considerations for adaptation or adoption and an annotated bibliography of related resources. (September 2008)
"What are some examples of states, districts, and communities that use high school graduation coaches?"
This response provides information on a few states that are using or exploring the use of graduation coaches in select schools. It also provides examples of districts and communities that use them at the local level. (July 2008)
The National High School Center strives to provide the most up-to-date and accurate information on high school improvement. The views expressed in the strategies, products, services, or resources do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Department of Education or the National High School Center. Please note that for each description of a resource we indicate whether the author of the description is the author of the resource (“Author description”) or the National High School Center (“National High School Center description”). Also, please note that since the original technical assistance responses were developed, other more recent resources may be available on our Web site.
