Use a systematic approach to identify dropout-prevention approaches for program developers while the scientific basis for new programs is still being built¶

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Evidence · 1 claim (1 for) · 1 study (1 theoretical), q1 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 1 claim rests on one study

Description¶

The chapter proposes that program developers should not wait for a complete evidence base before acting. Instead, it "suggests a way to identify approaches that program developers can use while efforts to develop a stronger scientific basis for new programs continue," pairing development activity with ongoing evidence building.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Program developers need a defensible method for identifying candidate approaches in the absence of a full menu of validated program options.

Constraints¶

• The approach is offered as an interim measure while the scientific basis for new programs is still under development.

Target Learners¶

• students at risk of dropping out

Target Learning Goals¶

• increasing school persistence and graduation among at-risk students

Claims¶

• The evidence base does not yet provide a menu of program options for helping students at risk of dropping out, and program developers need a way to identify approaches while stronger scientific evidence is developed [+W]

Related Strategies¶

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Mark Dynarski. (2004). Interpreting the Evidence from Recent Federal Evaluations of Dropout-Prevention Programs: The State of Scientific Research. In Dropouts in America: Confronting the Graduation Rate Crisis. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/interpreting-the-evidence-from-recent-federal-evaluations-of-dropoutprevention-programs-the-state-of-scientific-research