The Dropout Prevention Specialist Workbook: A Guide for Building Skills and Competencies

Addressing the School Dropout Crisis

Despite policy efforts, the school dropout rate in the United States is a staggering 500,000-to-1,000,000 children and youth per year. As a Dropout Prevention Specialist (DPS), you are well-positioned to offer assistance, but often go undertrained and underprepared.

A How-To Guide for the Helping Professions

Authored by a nationally leading specialist in dropout prevention, this workbook serves as a guide for those serving in an intervention or dropout-prevention capacity. It addresses the varied and intersecting causes of student dropout, providing real-life anecdotal experience from five-plus decades in the field.

Meet the Demand for Training and Preparation

As school districts adopt DPSs, this workbook aims to meet the demand of training and preparing you for the future, clearly defining the needs of the work ahead. With instant digital download, you can start building the skills and competencies necessary to address the school dropout crisis today.