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.
Planning Together: Rigorous and Relevant Instruction for Dropout Prevention
Dropout Prevention > Rigorous/Relevant Instruction > Overview & Tools
This planning tool can be used to reflect on past and current professional development opportunities for teachers.
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Self-Reflection Tool: Rigorous and Relevant Instruction for Dropout Prevention
Dropout Prevention > Rigorous/Relevant Instruction > Overview & Tools
This self-assessment can be used to focus on improvement in teaching and learning by making teachers aware of the strengths and weaknesses of their practice. It can be used to reflect on their...
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Learning Together: Creating Professional Learning Communities
Dropout Prevention > Rigorous/Relevant Instruction > Overview & Tools
This workshop framework will provide points to consider when creating a professional learning community.
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Guidance News
Dropout Prevention > Rigorous/Relevant Instruction > See How It Works
This article from Tales of the Hollow, Sleepy Hollow High School's newsletter, describes the assistance offered to students in preparing for college. It shows some of the activities that schools...
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Professional Learning Time Log
Dropout Prevention > Rigorous/Relevant Instruction > See How It Works
Teachers at Foxfire Center for Student Success meet daily before school begins for professional learning time. The principal sets a focus for each week and asks that teachers use this form to...
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Special Education Student Access to General Education Curriculum
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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Increasing Rigor for Special Education Students
Dropout Prevention > Rigorous/Relevant Instruction > See How It Works
Listen to a high school associate principal explain how co-teaching provides special education students access to a rigorous curriculum. The sample material, Special Education Student Access to...
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School Example
Project Y.O.U.
Dropout Prevention > Rigorous/Relevant Instruction > See How It Works
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...
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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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Engaging Parents and the Community
Dropout Prevention > Rigorous/Relevant Instruction > See How It Works
See the strategies Foxfire Center for Student Success uses to engage students, parents, and the community. Community involvement is emphasized at Foxfire. Activities such as “Curbside Coffee” and...
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School Example
Planning for a Personalized Learning Community
Dropout Prevention > Learning Environment > Overview & Tools
Use this planner to develop schoolwide organizational strategies that would contribute to a personalized learning environment.
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Assessing the School's Learning Environment
Dropout Prevention > Learning Environment > Overview & Tools
Principals, administrators and school leaders may wish to use this observation tool to conduct an assessment of the school’s learning environment across four categories: organization; school...
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