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Resources for Dropout PreventionThere are currently 9 resource(s) for Dropout Prevention in the NCPIE database. To order a resource, please contact its publishing organization. Communities in Schools, Inc.
2345 Crystal DriveSuite 801 Arlington VA 22202 Voice: 1-800-CIS-4KIDS (543) Fax: 703-518-4571 Contact: Robert Seidel Contact E-mail: siedelb@cisnet.org Web Address: www.cisnet.org
Resource Title: Communities In Schools and the Model of Integrated Student Services: A Proven Solution to America's Dropout Epidemic Author: Communities In Schools, Inc. Description: A summary of high-quality, independent research on the beneficial impact of the CIS Model of integrated student services District Community Voices Organized and Informed for Change in Education (DC Voice)
P.O. Box 73055Washington DC 20056 Voice: 202-986-8535 Fax: 202-238-0109 Contact: Erika Landberg, Senior Associate for Community Engagement Contact E-mail: elandberg@dcvoice.org Web Address: www.dcvoice.org
Resource Title: Youth Voices Front and Center: D.C. Youth Speak Up About Their Education Price: Free on request; on Web site Author: Erika Landberg and Corae Briscoe Description: This report is based on seven discussion groups conducted with more than 60 youth ages 14-20 during December 2003-January 2004. Students daid they want their class wrok to: - be connected to their present and future lives, and - meet individual student needs by addressing different learning styles and giving special attention to those who have fallen behind. EPIC -- Every Person Influences Children, Inc.
1000 Main StreetBuffalo NY 14202 Voice: 716-332-4100 Fax: 716-332-4101 Contact: Vito Borrello Contact E-mail: borrellov@epicforchildren.org Web Address: www.epicforchildren.org
Resource Title: Just for Teens Parent & Facilitator Manuals Price: $30.00-$45.00 Author: EPIC Description: Just for Teens curriculum addresses the needs of participants as teens & as parents. Activities ranging from 30-60 minutes cover 24 topics in 4 main areas: Fundamental Parenting Skills, Bonding with Your Child, Relationships, & Personal Well-being. Families and Schools Together, Inc.
2801 International LaneSuite 212 Madison WI 53704 Voice: 608-663-2382 Fax: 608-663-2336 Web Address: www.familiesandschools.org
Resource Title: Families and Schools Together: An experimental analysis of a parent-mediated multi-family group program for American Indian children Price: Free Author: Kratochwill, McDonald, Levin, Young Bear-Tibbetts, Demaray Description: Prevention of school failure with the Families and Schools Together (FAST) National Crime Prevention Council
1000 Connecticut Ave., NWThirteenth Floor Washington DC 20036 Voice: 202-261-4160 Fax: 202-296-1356 Contact: Meghan Sharp, Program Manager Contact E-mail: msharp@ncpc.org Web Address: www.ncpc.org
Resource Title: McGruff Strategies Center Price: Free Description: The McGruff Strategies Center is a "virtual institute" created to expose crime prevention advocates to examples of others' successes. This online forum and resource center is a platform for communities to tell their crime prevention story. It was developed on the premise that the key to effective crime prevention is cooperation and coordination among the criminal justice, social, economic, family, and other systems that make up a community. Visit www.ncpc.org/strategies to check it out. National Dropout Prevention Center
Clemson University209 Martin Street Clemson University Clemson SC 29631-1555 Voice: 864-656-2599 Fax: 864-656-0136 Contact: Marty Duckenfield Contact E-mail: mbdck@clemson.edu Web Address: www.dropoutprevention.org
Resource Title: Parent Involvement in Service-Learning Price: $7 Author: Cathy Berger Kaye Description: Prevent "parent dropout." Learn how to involve parents of children of all ages through service-learning. Resource Title: Family Literacy Strategies Resource Price: $8 Author: D.A. Stegelin Description: This publication is a follow-up to Early Literacy Education and focuses on family strategies to encourage literacy. Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center
100 N. Washington StreetSuite 234 Falls Church VA 22048 Voice: 1-800-869-6782 TTY: 1-703-923-0010 Fax: 1-800-693-3514 Contact: Michelle Frappier Contact E-mail: Frappier@peatc.org Web Address: www.peatc.org
Resource Title: Reading and Literacy Price: Free Author: PEATC Description: PEATC is developing ways to enable parents and professionals to teach reading skills that incorporate strategies and 'how-to' information. In the area of assessment, we are looking to offer critically needed information. Study Circles Resource Center
A Project of The Paul J. Aicher Foundation697 Pomfret Street PO Box 203 Pomfret CT 06258 Voice: 860-928-2616 Fax: 860-928-3713 Contact: vL. (Sally) Campbell, Senior Program Director Contact E-mail: sallyc@studycircles.org Web Address: www.studycircles.org
Resource Title: Helping Every Student Succeed: Schools and Communities Working Together Price: $5.00 print copy Description: A four-session discussion guide to help schools and communities improve academic achievement for all students. (2002)
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