NCJ Number
129909
Date Published
1987
Length
11 pages
Annotation
Two national surveys gathered information on how the needs of at-risk students are being defined and met through legislation, regulations, funding, interagency cooperation, and specific programs.
Abstract
The data were collected in 1987 through questionnaires completed by State education agencies in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Virgin Islands and by directors of 69 programs identified by the states and territories as successful in serving the needs of at-risk youth. Results showed that the States are becoming increasingly active in identifying and serving at-risk students, using a variety of definitions and programs. New State-funded programs are generally small, categorical in nature, and targeted to dropout prevention and early childhood education. Programs serving high school dropouts or potential dropouts include alternative high schools, programs involving the business community, extended day programs, programs in regular high schools, and statewide programs. Dropout programs before high school include academic programs, programs of guidance and support, and in-school suspension programs. 2 references