A University Based Alternative School for High School Dropouts.

Autor/inn/en	Franklin, Cynthia; und weitere
Titel	A University Based Alternative School for High School Dropouts.
Quelle	(1988), (34 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Attitude Change; Behavior Change; Dropout Attitudes; Dropout Characteristics; Dropout Programs; Dropout Research; Dropouts; Emotional Adjustment; High School Students; High Schools; Higher Education; Instructional Effectiveness; Program Effectiveness; Program Evaluation; Student Adjustment; Therapy + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Attitudinal change; Einstellungsänderung; Drop-out; Drop-outs; Dropout; Early leavers; Schulversagen; Emotionale Anpassung; High school; High schools; Student; Students; Oberschule; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Unterrichtserfolg; Programme evaluation; Programmevaluation; Adjustment; Adaptation; Therapie
Abstract	This study evaluated the effectiveness of an educational and treatment program for high school dropouts initiated by a private alternative school contracting with a graduate school of social work. The Cassata Program, a joint effort by the Cassata Learning Center and the University of Texas at Arlington, was designed to improve students' academic performance and to change student behaviors so that they might fit the academic objectives of the program. Individual, family, and parents' group therapy were among the treatments that contributed to a 73 percent success rate with participating students. Success was defined as posttest increases in math, reading, and overall academic achievement test scores based on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABES). Posttest improvements in self-esteem were based on standardized behavioral, self-esteem, and family adaptation and cohesion assessment instruments. Statistical analysis of covariance (t-tests) indicated that the various social work and treatment services influenced program outcomes positively. A list of references is included. (JAM)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC