NYC Dropout Prevention Program [microform]
- Bib ID:
- 5478081
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- New York City Board of Education, NY
- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1987
- 44 p.
- Summary:
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New York City's Dropout Prevention Program (DPP), founded in 1985, has reduced the dropout rate at city schools from 42 percent to 30 percent. This information packet offers an overview of the dropout problem, the philosophy behind the DPP, and information on the steps New York City has taken to provide solutions. The program contains the following components: (1) collaboration with community-based service agencies; (2) school-based planning teams which involve teachers; (3) collaboration with the public and private sector; (4) curriculum enhancement and transitional classes; (5) part-time job development; (6) full-time job development and placement for high school seniors; (7) comprehensive health care and pregnancy prevention; and (8) incentives for effort and achievement. The packet also contains interviews with three DPP students and profiles of three Dropout Prevention Schools. (PS)
- Notes:
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- Availability: Borough of Manhattan Community College, Room S614, 199 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
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- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Until 2057 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1987
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