Study of Effective Alternative Schools Yields Key Themes for Students’ Success
Research Article/Paper
Quinn, M.M., and J.M. Poirier, “Study of effective alternative education programs: Final grant report,” American Institute for Research, Washington, DC (2006).
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Creating Educational Alternatives for Overage and Under-Credited Students in New York City
Research Article/Paper
“Summary Findings and Strategic Solutions for Overage, Under-Credited Youth,” The New York City Department of Education, Office of Multiple Pathways to Graduation (2006).
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Factors Leading to Dropouts and Alternative Schools as a Solution
Research Article/Paper
Barton, Paul E., “One-Third of a Nation: Rising Dropout Rates and Declining Opportunities,” Policy Information Report, Policy Evaluation and Research Center, Educational Testing Service
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School Size and Level of Caring: the Most Important Variables Affecting Student Success
Research Article/Paper
Walter-Bailey, Wendy, “Becoming a Pushout: An Ethnographic Study of School Dropouts and Their Perceptions of School Life in the Margins” (2005). (Unpublished Ph.D. thesis, The University of Indiana, On file with ProQuest Information and Learning Company)
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How Alternative Education Will Encourage Development of Effective Programs
Research Article/Paper
Aron, Laudan Y., “Towards a Typology of Alternative Education Programs: A Compilation of Elements from the Literature,” The Urban Institute (2003).
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How Alternative Schools Can Meet the Needs of the Nation’s Vulnerable Youth
Research Article/Paper
Zweig, Janine M., “Vulnerable Youth: Identifying Their Need for Alternative Educational Settings,” The Urban Institute (2003).
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Alternative Schools for Dropout Prevention
Guide or Manual
Reimer, Mary S. and Terry Cash, “Alternative Schools: Best Practices for Development and Evaluation,” National Dropout Prevention Center (2003).
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Research Based Practices for Alternative Schools
Research Article/Paper
Tobin, Tary and Jeffrey Sprague, “Alternative Education Programs for At-Risk Youth: Issues, Best Practices, and Recommendations,” Oregon School Study Council, Institute of Violence and Destructive Behavior, College of Education, University of Oregon (1999).
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Alternative School Policies and Practices for Students with Disabilities
Website
Alternative Schools Project, University of Minnesota, The College of Education and Human
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Supporting Quality Alternative Schools in Chicago
Website
Alternative Schools Network, Chicago.
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Resources on Alternative Schooling to Prepare Youth for Postsecondary Education and the Workforce
Website
Jobs for the Future: Striving for Equality in Education
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