Provide educational and social services in an alternative setting for students at-risk of dropping out of traditional high schools
Policies & Programs
Policies and programs that can improve health
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Alternative high schools for at-risk students
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Education
Attendance interventions for chronically absent students
Support interventions that provide chronically absent students with resources to improve self-esteem, social skills, etc. and address familial and school-related factors that can contribute to poor attendance
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Education
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS)
Match disadvantaged or at-risk youth with volunteer mentors in school or community settings
Evidence Rating:
Some Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Community Safety, Education
Bridge programs for hard-to-employ adults
Provide basic skills (e.g., reading, math, writing, English language, or soft skills) and industry-specific training with other supports; also called occupationally contextualized basic education programs
Evidence Rating:
Expert Opinion
Health Factor(s):
Education, Employment
Career & technical education for high school graduation
Provide career and technical education (CTE) as an integrated part of an academic curriculum for students at risk of dropping out of high school; also called vocational training
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Education
Career Academies
Establish small learning communities in high schools focused on fields such as health care, finance, technology, communications, or public service
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Education
Charter schools
Establish publicly financed schools that are not subject to many of the regulations that govern traditional public schools, such as staffing, curriculum, and budgeting requirements.
Evidence Rating:
Mixed Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Education
Chicago Child-Parent Centers
Provide preschool education and comprehensive support to low income families, including small classes, student meals, and home visits with referrals for social service support as needed
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Education
Child development accounts
Establish dedicated child development accounts (CDAs) to build assets over time with contributions from family, friends, and sometimes, supporting organizations; also called children’s savings accounts (CSAs)
Evidence Rating:
Expert Opinion
Health Factor(s):
Income, Education
College access programs
Help underrepresented students prepare academically for college, complete applications, and enroll, especially first generation applicants and students from low income families
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Education