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Dropouts: The tip of the iceberg . Innovative School Programs Innovative Community Non-Profit Programs Innovative Districts, Government Agencies, and University Collaboration. A Dropout is the e nd r esult . Importance of high quality early childhood programs Good quality K—12 schools
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Dropouts: The tip of the iceberg • Innovative School Programs • Innovative Community Non-Profit Programs • Innovative Districts, Government Agencies, and University Collaboration
A Dropout is the end result • Importance of high quality early childhood programs • Good quality K—12 schools • Districts that are providing oversight and leadership • Substance Abuse prevention • Extra curricular –Role of arts, Community Boys & Girls Club
High Schools – policies, programs and student learning • Service Learning • Career and Technical Education • Small changes in policies: absenteeism, tardees; suspensions. • Chief District Court Judge J. Corpening looking at how to avoid the criminalization of students • How do we create learning environments where students want to be?
Schools where students want to be and where they’re engaged in learning • Teachers – passionate, excited enjoy working with young people • Teachers lead the way • Create spaces – • Administration that supports teachers • Team approach • Monthly recognition • Service projects Creating Good Schools