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Dropout Prevention > Rigorous/Relevant Instruction > See How It Works
A high school administrator uses these slides to describe the school's scaffolded approach to inclusion for its special education students. The audio interview, Increasing Rigor for Special...
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This presentation describes the Project Y.O.U. Transition Program at Sleepy Hollow High School. It is a work/study program with academic support and employment for students at risk of academic...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Leaders of a high school academic support program use this log to track communication with students' parents. Watch the multimedia presentation, Providing Support for Students Most at Risk, to hear...
This assignment provides an example of a project-based learning unit, one of many from which students can choose to complete to earn credits toward graduation. The projects are developed to fully...
This is an example of a standards-based assessment that is aligned in content and format with the Ohio Graduation Test. Teachers at Foxfire use this format to assess their students’ progress toward...
Teachers at Foxfire Center for Student Success use the New Unit Organizer to create unit maps. It provides a template to plan a unit according to the standards of the Ohio Graduation Test and an...
This is a lesson plan template that teachers at Foxfire Center for Student Success are required to use to ensure they incorporate all key elements of a well-planned lesson. The principal reviews...
Dropout Prevention > Adult Advocates > See How It Works
A high school dropout recovery team uses this plan for family outreach activities aimed at keeping students in school, such as visiting homes. The audio interview, Forming Relationships With...
