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Dropping out of school is not an isolated event . It is a process that may begin as early as elementary school (Ensminger & Slusarcick, 1992; Barrington & Hendricks, 1989; Kaufman & Bradby, 1992) and strong predictors of dropout identified by the end of 6th grade (Balfanz & Herzog, 2005; 2006). However, there are also variables correlated with dropping out of school that can be altered. NTACT is charged with increasing the knowledge and skills of state and local educators and vocational rehabilitation service providers to deliver evidence-based, research-based, and promising practices to reduce the dropout rate and increase graduation rate of all students with disabilities. As part of this work, NTACT will assist State and Local Education Agencies to use early warning intervention systems (EWS). Additional data collection and use resources, specific to graduation and dropout are available in the Data Analysis and Use section of NTACT's website.

GETTING STARTED

  • Literature Map of Dropout Prevention Interventions for Students with Disabilities
    LAST UPDATED: 12/19/2018
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    This document describes a review of effective interventions and provides recommendations for practice, policy, and future research to reduce dropout for students with disabilities.
  • Strategies for School Completion Module
    LAST UPDATED: 12/19/2018

    Data show that students with disabilities drop out at a higher rate than students without disabilities. Resources and effective strategies and interventions for these students are available.How can we improve school completion for students with disabilities in our schools? Completing this module provides you with information and materials you need to make a difference!

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KEY RESOURCES

  • Effective School Completion Practices
    LAST UPDATED: 12/19/2018
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    This resource that summarize the research on specific issues and effective practices for retention, reentry, and school completion of youth with disabilities.
  • Attribute Worksheet Student Engagement
    LAST UPDATED: 12/18/2018
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    A resource to guide action planning by a school or district, focused on improving student engagement as a school completion strategy.
  • Attribute Worksheet School-Community Partnerships
    LAST UPDATED: 12/18/2018
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    A resource to guide action planning by a school or district, focused on improving school and community partnerships as a school completion strategy.
  • Attribute Worksheet School Climate
    LAST UPDATED: 12/18/2018
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    A resource to guide action planning by a school or district, focused on improving school climate as a school completion strategy.
  • Attribute Worksheet Family Engagement
    LAST UPDATED: 12/18/2018
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    A resource to guide action planning by a school or district, focused on improving parent and family engagement as a school completion strategy.
  • Attribute Worksheet Behavior
    LAST UPDATED: 12/18/2018
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    A resource to guide action planning by a school or district, focused on improving behavior as a school completion strategy. 
  • Attribute Worksheet Attendance
    LAST UPDATED: 12/18/2018
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    A resource to guide action planning by a school or district, focused on improving attendance as a school completion strategy. 
  • Attribute Worksheet Academic Engagement
    LAST UPDATED: 12/18/2018
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    A resource to guide action planning by a school or district, focused on improving academic engagement as a school completion strategy. 
  • Diploma Information
    LAST UPDATED: 07/26/2018