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lightbulbApproaches to Dropout Prevention: Heeding Early Warning Signs With Appropriate Interventions (a publication presented by the High School Content Center-after going to the link, click on the title to download pdf version of publication)
This report outlines steps that schools can take to identify at-risk students and provide the necessary support systems and relevant interventions to assist students in obtaining a high school diploma. Further, the report discusses the use of early warning data systems to target interventions for groups and individual students, offers a variety of best practice approaches undertaken by higher-performing high schools, and presents effective programs that are currently being implemented to stem the dropout problem.
http://www.betterhighschools.org/pubs/

lightbulbhammer State-Level High School Improvement Systems Checklist (a publication presented by the High School Content Center-after going to the link, click on the title to download pdf version of publication)
This checklist is designed to help states at various stages develop their system of support to reach struggling high schools. The checklist can be used to assess where your state is in terms of the elements of using existing support and guidance mechanisms, and reconfiguring and/or creating new structures to leverage system change for high school improvement. The elements listed in the checklist may be helpful in establishing or refining your state’s education planning and implementation process.
http://www.betterhighschools.org/pubs/

lightbulbApproaches to Dropout Prevention: Heeding Early Warning Signs With Appropriate Interventions (a publication presented by the High School Content Center-after going to the link, click on the title to download pdf version of publication)
This report outlines steps that schools can take to identify at-risk students and provide the necessary support systems and relevant interventions to assist students in obtaining a high school diploma. Further, the report discusses the use of early warning data systems to target interventions for groups and individual students, offers a variety of best practice approaches undertaken by higher-performing high schools, and presents effective programs that are currently being implemented to stem the dropout problem.
http://www.betterhighschools.org/pubs/

lightbulbhammerState-Level High School Improvement Systems Checklist (a publication presented by the High School Content Center-after going to the link, click on the title to download pdf version of publication)
This checklist is designed to help states at various stages develop their system of support to reach struggling high schools. The checklist can be used to assess where your state is in terms of the elements of using existing support and guidance mechanisms, and reconfiguring and/or creating new structures to leverage system change for high school improvement. The elements listed in the checklist may be helpful in establishing or refining your state’s education planning and implementation process.
http://www.betterhighschools.org/pubs/

lightbulbAchieve Inc. – Achieve Inc. works to help states rais academic standards and achievement so that all students graduate with college and work-readiness skills. Achieve’s main initiative is the American Diploma Project Network, which includes 30 states currently working to align curriculum, standards, and accountability policies to ensure that each high school graduate is prepared for college or work.
http://www.achieve.org

lightbulbAlliance for Excellent Education – The Alliance for Excellent Education works to promote high school redesign initiatives to ensure that each child graduates with college and work-readiness skills. The Alliance for Excellent Education focuses on at-risk high school students who are most likely to drop out or graduate unprepared for life.
http://www.all4ed.org

lightbulbNational Dropout Prevention Centers – The National Dropout Prevention Centers include the National Dropout Prevention Center/Network (NDPC/N) and the National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities (NDPC-SD). The NDPC/N is a research center and resource network that educators and policymakers can use to change school and community environments so that at-risk students can get the education and services needed to graduate high school ready for work and college. The NDPC-SD supports the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to provide opportunities for students with disabilities.
http://www.dropoutprevention.org

lightbulbNational High School Alliance – The National High School Alliance (HS Alliance) consists of more than fifty organizations working to promote high school redesign. The HS Alliance “Call to Action” report identififes six core principals for transforming high schools and provides information and research regarding high school reform.
http://www.hsalliance.org

lightbulbNational High School Center publications – check out this link periodically to find the latest information on working to improve high schools. The publications are free and downloadable. Topics include transitioning, school improvement, dropout prevention, struggling learners and restructuring.
http://www.betterhighschools.org/pubs/

lightbulbE-News for Better High Schools (free, registration required) – The National High School Center’s e-newsletter provides periodic updates on the latest high school improvement tools and products, news and events, and research
http://www.betterhighschools.org/subscribe.aspx

lightbulbHigh School Improvement and Best Practices from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation – The research findings contained on this site examines what makes a successful high school, how high schools can more effectively prepare students for success in college and career, and what leaders and policymakers can do to help. The information is organized by year.
http://www.gatesfoundation.org/UnitedStates/Education/ResearchAndEvaluation/Research/HSImprovement.htm#06

lightbulbhammerWorkKeys – is a job skills assessment system measuring real-world skills.
http://www.act.org/workkeys/

"Meeting the Needs of Significantly Struggling Learners in High School: A Look at Approaches to Tiered Intervention" presented by its author, Helen Duffy. This report outlines the unique opportunities and challenges presented by RTI at the high school level, defines two RTI models, provides a snapshot of implementation, and outlines the resources needed to support this work.
http://www.betterhighschools.org/docs/NHSC_RTIBrief_08-02-07.pdf