This booklet provides information about the Valued Youth Partnership (VYP) program for dropout prevention. Begun in 1984 with the support of the Coca-Cola Company and the collaboration of the Intercultural Development Research Association, the VYP program is being implemented in the Edgewood and South San Antonio school districts in San Antonio, Texas. In 1985-86 the program served 100 middle and high school students in those two districts. The program identifies high risk pupils as valued youth and gives them an opportunity to make a difference by serving as tutors of younger children. Both the tutors and their students make gains in school. The booklet describes the program's history, purpose, and components. It provides detailed information on program management and organization, participant identification, and tutor training curriculum. For educators who are considering implementing a VYP program in their areas, a resource section is appended with a review of the literature and samples of forms used in the program. Evaluation data indicate that the program is producing results by keeping students in school and by improving their self-concept, school citizenship, school attendance, and achievement. (PS)