Dropout Prevention
Explore resources designed to support educators in helping students stay on the path to graduation. 
- View a visual diagram of all six practices
- Watch a topic overview and download planning templates
- Listen to an expert
Explore the subtopics below to learn more about the recommended practices:
- Data Systems
- Adult Advocates
- Academic Supports
- Social/Behavior Programs
- Learning Environment
- Rigorous/Relevant Instruction
To learn more about the research underlying these practices, view the IES Practice Guide, Dropout Prevention.
Big Rocks
Dropout Prevention > Learning Environment > See How It Works
This presentation introduces Big Rocks: core values, communication, wellness, non-academic barriers/services, building relationships and celebrating successes. Foxfire plans for, monitors, models,...
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Dropout Recovery Plan
Dropout Prevention > Learning Environment > See How It Works
Dropout prevention team members created this plan to detail its activities to support students, such as visiting families and allowing students to recover credits. The multimedia presentation,...
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Credit Recovery Tracker
Dropout Prevention > Learning Environment > See How It Works
A high school graduation coach uses this tracker to monitor the credit recovery progress of students coming back to school after dropping out. Watch the multimedia presentation, Students Want to...
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Pathways to Success Organization and Content
Dropout Prevention > Learning Environment > See How It Works
This presentation describes a school's mandatory skills course for ninth graders. To learn more about the school's efforts to help students stay on track to graduate, watch the multimedia...
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Tutoring Assignment Pass
Dropout Prevention > Learning Environment > See How It Works
Students at one high school use this tutoring pass to record their compliance with tutoring sessions, required whenever one of their grades falls below passing. To learn more about the academic...
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Pyramid of Success
Dropout Prevention > Social/Behavior Programs > See How It Works
This presentation outlines Foxfire's Pyramid of Success, the foundational principles upon which the school operates. The components include professional learning communities, parent engagement,...
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The Humanities Program
Dropout Prevention > Social/Behavior Programs > See How It Works
This presentation describes the Humanities Program at Sleepy Hollow. This program is a targeted intervention for struggling ninth- and tenth-grade students. The presentation describes the program,...
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Pathways to Success Tier Recommendations
Dropout Prevention > Data Systems > See How It Works
High school teachers and administrators use this spreadsheet to review and use middle school data on incoming freshmen to assign students to the appropriate level of support. The audio interview,...
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Senior Project Requirements
Dropout Prevention > Rigorous/Relevant Instruction > See How It Works
Here are the requirements for Foxfire’s mandated senior project, which include career exploration, postsecondary goal setting, personal reflections, and community participation. The senior project...
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Communities in Schools Student Eligibility and Planned Services
Dropout Prevention > Academic Supports > See How It Works
Academic support program leaders use this document to determine students' eligibility for the program and which services will best serve them. The multimedia presentation, Providing Support for...
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Communities in Schools Service Plan
Dropout Prevention > Academic Supports > See How It Works
This document outlines the services a high school support program offers to at-risk students, including academic support, social services, and career guidance. More information can be found in the...
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Communities in Schools Progress Tracking
Dropout Prevention > Academic Supports > See How It Works
Leaders of a high school support program use this tracker to monitor academic performance, support services, attendance, and behavior over time. The multimedia presentation, Providing Support for...
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