The Key to Dropout Prevention

Discover a course that addresses the Course Standards for Freshman Transition Classes from The George Washington University's Freshman Transition Initiative and learn to implement the goals of its 10-Step Plan.

You'll learn:

• How entering freshmen can develop a meaningful and quantitative 10-year plan in either the 8th or 9th grade
• Strategies for using each student's 10-year plan throughout high school for advisory functions and academic coaching
• Best practices from schools that have experienced success with this process

You'll come away with:

• A proven curriculum that helps students recognize the value of education and the importance of staying in school
• Techniques and tools for integrating academics and technology in this process
• Strategies and resources for getting buy-in from all stakeholders
• Information about funding opportunities -- now and in the future
• A comprehensive plan for implementing proven dropout prevention strategies