Evidence-Based Dropout-Prevention Programs

NDPC-SD is committed to identifying evidence-based programs and disseminating them to our stakeholders. Descriptions of several such programs are provided below.

• New Hampshire's Achievement for Dropout Prevention and Excellence(APEX)Program
• The Achievement for Latinos through Academic Success (ALAS) Model
• The Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Model
• Check and Connect
• The Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program
• The Iowa Behavioral Alliance

Additionally, the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) has posted a series of reports on promising dropout prevention programs, including ALAS and Check and Connect. These reports can be viewed at: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/reports/dropout/topic/references.asp 

For additional programs that have proven effective with general education students, please visit the National Dropout Prevention Center/Network Programs Database. Please note that many of the programs in the NDPC/N database have not been rigorously or scientifically evaluated, but they have had an impact on the dropout rate.

Related Links

• Research Synthesis
  Syntheses of research examining effective practices in dropout prevention for students with disabilities
• Practice Guide
  Guides to help teachers and school staff put research-based practices into place to support students with disabilities
• SPP Toolkit Services
• Recommend an Evidence-Based Dropout-Prevention Program