Preventing school failure and promoting positive outcomes

Reviews the literature on interventions to prevent school failure and dropout, including instructional changes, grouping strategies, teaching improvements, structural reforms, alternative settings, preventing absenteeism, and home-school partnerships.

Reference:

Machoian L, Rhodes J, Rappaport N, Reddy R. Preventing school failure and promoting positive outcomes. In: Jason LA, Glenwick DS, editors. Innovative strategies for preventing psychological problems. New York: Springer Publishing Company; 2002 p.106-125.