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Avoid the Detour: Keep Students Engaged in SchoolBy Patrick Carlin, Andrew Meister, and Dan Scannell
the cost of dropping out statistics
strategies for dropout prevention
relationship based strategies for creating a positive classroom climate
In this session we will share…
Getting Over the Wall
Overcoming Barriers
Not So Fun Facts…
1.3 million students dropped out last year
7,150 students every day
1 student every 25 seconds
U.S. Statistics
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Of the 100 Students Who Enter Highschool
Of the 100 Students Who Enter Highschool
The Costs of Dropping Out
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Median Income
Median Income
Dropouts earn 33 cents for every dollar a college graduate earns.
Dropouts earn 66 cents for every dollar a high school graduate earns
Our 30% first-year dropout rate cost taxpayers $9.1 billion between 2003-2007
Cost of Dropping Out
What are the two biggest indicators for predicting whether a student will graduate?
Graduation Predictors
School and Community Perspective◦ Systemic Renewal, School-community
collaboration, safe learning environment Early Interventions
◦ Family Engagement, EC education, literacy programs
Basic Core Strategies◦ Mentoring/Tutoring, service learning, alternative
learning, after-school opportunities Making the Most of Instruction
◦ PD, active learning, technology, ind. Instruction, CTE
Effective Strategies for Dropout Prevention
Student Video
Waterloo Students Say….
7 Relationship-Based Strategies That Can Create A Positive Learning Environment
Send the message that you are in control
◦ This message should not convey an overbearing, authoritarian, inflexible approach.
Communicate to the students your absolutes
Review and practice expectations
Don’t assume students know what you want from them
Be The CEO/LEADER
Student profile forms
◦ Ask about hobbies, family, goals, dreams, talents, interests, likes and dislikes, etc.
Embrace Their Individuality
Pair up students and give them three minutes to find as many similarities between themselves as possible.
◦ such as love baseball, play the guitar, been to Canada, have two brothers.
Then combine pairs so four people are trying to find similarities in three minutes. Pair up
What have you done in your classrooms?
Create a Community Within the Classroom
Allow questions
Share hobbies, favorite sports teams, pets, talents, books, movies, and music
Don’t be afraid to have FUN with your students
Let Them Get to Know a Part of You
Learn All Students’ Names Within 48 Hours
How are you presenting yourself?
Do you smile at your students?
Examine and Improve Nonverbal Communication
Treat All Student With Dignity and Respect at All Times
Positive relationships truly have the ability and the power to unleash untapped potential in our students. While many teachers may not think they have the time to spend building relationships, I suggest that we don't have the time not to. Relationships and instruction are not an either–or proposition, but are rather an incredible combination. Research tells us this combination will increase engagement, motivation, test scores, and grade point averages while decreasing absenteeism, dropout rates, and discipline issues.
Begin to unleash the power of positive relationships in your classroom.
The Importance of Relationship Building According to Tara Brown
RESOURCES
QUESTIONS
Patrick Carlin◦ [email protected]◦ 319-404-6152
Andrew Meister◦ [email protected]◦ 319-404-6153
Dan Scannell◦ [email protected]◦ 319-404-6154
CONTACT INFORMATION
Every Student Needs a Champion
Closing
Be A Champion
Brown, T. “the power of positive relationships.” The Magazine of Middle Level Education, Aug. 2010, volume 14, number 1, pages 8-10
COST OF DROPPING OUT
Effective Strategies for Dropout Prevention◦ www.dropoutprevention.org/effective-strategies◦ 6/1/13
Bibliography