Dropout Prevention and Recovery Resources
The following links include some of the available resources specifically targeted to dropout prevention and recovery.
15 Effective Strategies for Dropout Prevention (outside source)
These strategies were developed by Dr. Jay Smink, executive director of the National Dropout Prevention Center at Clemson University in association with Franklin P. Schargel.
America's Promise Alliance (outside source)
Founded by General Colin Powell, America's Promise Alliance forges strong and effective partnerships committed to seeing that children experience the fundamental resources they need to succeed at home, in school and out in the community.
Communities In Schools (CIS)
Communities In Schools is a dropout prevention program that uses a student case management system and coordinates community resources to help students successfully learn, stay in school and prepare for life.
Education Weekly's Diplomas Count (outside source)
The annual Diplomas Count issue of Education Week, produced by the Editorial Projects in Education Research Center focuses on college readiness, provides a guide to key issues, debates and developments on the topic.
Grant Opportunities
This site is a central resource for and link to all State and Federal grant opportunities administered by TEA. Grant seeking opportunities, grant management and administrative guidance, and other tools and resources are also included in this site.
Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Practice Guide: Dropout Prevention (outside source)
This guide provides specific recommendations for program design, development and implementation.
Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk (outside source)
The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk (MCPER) is dedicated to generating and disseminating empirically validated knowledge and practices to influence educators, researchers, policymakers, families, and other stakeholders who are striving to reduce academic, behavioral, and social risk in all learners, particularly those with disabilities.
National Dropout Prevention Center Network and National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities (outside source)
NSPC/N and NDPC-SD provide knowledge and promote networking for researchers, practitioners, policymakers and families to increase opportunities for youth in at-risk situations to receive the quality education and services necessary to successfully graduate from high school.
Own Your Own Future (outside source)
Own Your Own Future provides grade-appropriate information for middle and high school students and educators on postsecondary readiness, awareness, and success. A resource of Texas GEAR UP, the site features multimedia content on topics including interest surveys, graduation plans, postsecondary options, the application process, and skills necessary to succeed after high school.
Secondary School Completion and Dropouts in Texas Public Schools
The Secondary School Completion and Dropouts in Texas Public Schools report provides information about state dropout rates and related information, including summaries on dropout and completion rate calculations.