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ERIC Number: ED269506
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1986-Feb
Pages: 49
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
The West Virginia Dropout Study 1984-85.
West Virginia State Dept. of Education, Charleston.
This study of dropout statistics in West Virginia in school year 1984-85 presents the data in the form of graphs. Each graph is followed by a one sentence conclusion and a question or questions about the dropout problem. Topics and questions covered are as follows: (1) was the dropout involved in Educational Consolidation Improvement Act (ECIA) or non-ECIA programs; (2) was the student enrolled in a program in compliance with P.L. 94-142; (3) with whom is the dropout living; (4) the parents' work status; (5) the economic status of the dropout's residence; (6) the parent's education level; (7) the month the dropout left school; (8) the age of the dropout; (9) has the student dropped out and returned previously; (10) the grade level at exit; (11) what was the class size; (12) the dropout's ranking in class; (13) the dropout's scholastic ability; (14) the dropout's program of study; (15) whether the dropout failed any courses at last report; (16) number of years retained; (17) the attendance pattern; (18) the disciplinary record; (19) participation, if any, in extracurricular activities; (20) whose idea was it for the student to leave school; (21) what special efforts were made to retain student; (22) was there an exit interview; (23) were the parents contacted; (24) how did parents feel; (25) what reasons were given for leaving; (26) what reasons did the school give for the student's leaving; (27) what were the student's employment plans; and (28) does the student have future educational plans. Appendices include percentages of dropouts by county (1974-1985), some suggestions for preventive measures, and an annotated list of youth programs arranged by county. (CG)
Publication Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: West Virginia State Dept. of Education, Charleston.
Identifiers - Location: West Virginia
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A