Post on 30-Mar-2015
Leadership Meeting
Presented by:Rosaura Rodriguez
Director for Guidance & AT-Risk Population
August 12-15, 2008
The Principal’s Role in Dropout Prevention:
Seven Key Principlesby Dr. Steven Edwards (February 26, 2008)
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“Who can impact the school dropout rate the most?” ask
the authors to this newest publication in the Effective
Strategies for School Improvement series. Their
answer: “Arguably, the Principal.”
By Steven W. Edwards and Rebecca Edwards
The Principal’s Role in Dropout Prevention:Seven Key Principles
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Principle One: Identify Students Early
Who are they? What does the data tell us? When do we identify a child at risk? Pyramid of intervention
Principle Two:
Closely Examine New and Existing School Policies and Procedures How do your current policies /procedures impact your most vulnerable
populations? What data do you have on the impact of the policies and procedures on
subgroups within your school? How could modifications in policies and procedures have a positive
impact on the success of ALL students?
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Principle Three:
Build Strong Community Partnerships and Personalize Your School Engage key agencies, organizations, and
businesses Create win-win partnerships Personalize by making relationships a
priority ~ Extend contact time between students and adults * Looping and teamingPrinciple Four: Reduce Social Isolation
Exposure to opportunities Connect to the business community ~ Resources ~ Services ~ Internships Opportunities to serve
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Principle Five: Manage Student Transitions
Both academic and nonacademic Looking at extending the time for students to complete
graduation requirements ~ Menu of options Interventions must meet identified needs
Principle Six: Create Options and Implement Creative Interventions
From year to year From level to level Throughout the day Be proactive with transitions
Principle Seven: Building Parent/Family Relationships
Over communicate Be proactive Work from the parents/family perspective
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Developing a Plan
Where are you now?
Be data driven.
Be honest with yourself and your school community.
Implementing the Seven Principles Do not try to do everything at once.
Look at multiple phases.
Start with an evaluation plan in mind; how will you measure success?
Keep in mind the core values of your staff.
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National Dropout Prevention Center/Network
Clemson University, 209 Martin Street
Clemson, SC 29631-1555
Phone # (864) 656-2599
Fax # (864) 656-0136
Email: ndpc@clemson.edu
Source: National Dropout Prevention Center/Network; Steven W. Edwards and Rebecca Edwards (The Principal’s Role In Dropout Prevention Seven Key Principle)