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NC Schools Dropout Data

NC Schools Dropout Data. School Suspensions and Dropouts In North Carolina Charlotte Hughes Ken Gattis Program Monitoring & Support Division NC Department of Public Instruction. Short-Term Suspensions 2004-05 to 2007-08 Grades 9-12. Long-Term Suspensions 2004-05 to 2007-08 Grades 9-12.

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NC Schools Dropout Data

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  1. NC Schools Dropout Data School Suspensions and Dropouts In North Carolina Charlotte Hughes Ken Gattis Program Monitoring & Support Division NC Department of Public Instruction

  2. Short-Term Suspensions 2004-05 to 2007-08Grades 9-12

  3. Long-Term Suspensions 2004-05 to 2007-08Grades 9-12

  4. Dropouts 2004-05 to 2007-08Grades 9-12

  5. Highest and Lowest 5-Year Average Short-Term Suspension (STS) Rates Among School Districts

  6. Highest and Lowest 5-Year Average Long-Term Suspension (LTS) Rates Among School Districts

  7. Highest and Lowest 5-Year Average Dropout Rates Among School Districts

  8. 5-Year Average Dropout Rates Related to High/Low LTS or STS Rates

  9. 5-Year Average Rates Between School Districts

  10. Reasons for Suspensions • Short-term suspensions reported 2007-08 : 1. Disruptive Behavior 2. Fighting 3. Insubordination • Long-term suspensions reported 2007-08: 1. Possession of an Illegal Substance 2. Possession of a Weapon 3. Disruptive Behavior (from NC Suspension Report Data)

  11. Reasons for High School Dropouts • Top three reasons reported in 2007-08: 1. Attendance problems (10,766) 2. Enrollment in a Community College (3,684) 3. Academic problems (1,623) • Other reasons reported in 2007-08: • Failure to return after a long-term suspension (770) • Discipline problems (511) • Incarcerated in an adult facility (288) (from NC Dropout Report Data)

  12. Significant At-Risk Factors • Attendance • Behavior • Academics – Math and Reading • School Retention

  13. Significant At-Risk Factors • Attendance 66% accuracy by third grade of potential dropouts (Barrington & Hendricks, 1989) 6th graders who do not attend school regularly -10% chance of graduating on time; 20% chance of graduating a year late (Balfanz, 2006) • Behavior and Coping Skills 1st graders who were rated highly aggressive (Ensminger & Slusarcick,1992) 17% on-time graduation rate - middle school students with poor attendance (Balfanz, 2006)

  14. Significant At-Risk Factors • Academics – Reading and Math Reading: 2-years behind - 8% chance of catching up(Dr. George Batshe, 2010) Middle school -16% on-time graduation rate(Balfanz, 2006) Math: Middle school – 21% on-time graduation rate((Balfanz, 2006) • Retention K-4 grades – 5x more likely to drop out(Kaufman & Bradby, 1992) Middle School – retained one year – 11x more likely to drop out of high school (Balfanz, 2006) retained two years – 90% risk of dropping out of high school (Balfanz, 2006)

  15. Implications of Suspension/Dropout Data Trends • Current resource focus at the high school level • Connection to elementary and middle schools

  16. Reducing Suspensions and Dropouts • 9th Grade Academies • Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) Program • School Teams working with most at-risk students • Finding alternatives for at-risk students - Alternative Schools / Alternative Learning Programs - Credit Recovery Programs with scheduling flexibility - NC Virtual High School - Alternative Diplomas

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