The NGA Center hosted a meeting for states interested in state policy strategies for early dropout prevention. The state team members learned from experts and researchers and shared information across states. Topics covered included early warning data systems, dropout interventions, student engagement, transitions and middle school teacher certification.
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PRESENTATIONS:
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Opening
- Ryan Reyna, NGA Center for Best Practices
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Using Research and Data to Improve the Identification of At-Risk Students
- Robert Balfanz, Everyone Graduates Center, Johns Hopkins University
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State Supports for Dropout Prevention and Recovery Interventions
- Jenny Curtin, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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Promoting Student Engagement
- Bernie Trilling, 21st Century Learning Advisors
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Transitional Support Policies
- Debbie Schum, Louisiana Department of Education
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Certification of Middle School Educators
- Vincent Anfara, University of Tennessee
- Tabitha Grossman, NGA Center for Best Practices
