WWC Summary of Evidence for this Intervention

High School Redirection

High School Redirection is an alternative high school program for youth considered at risk of dropping out. The program emphasizes basic skills development (with a particular focus on reading skills) and offers limited extra-curricular activities. The schools operate in economically disadvantaged areas and serve students who have dropped out in the past, who are teen parents, who have poor test scores, or who are over-age for their grade. To foster a sense of community, the schools are small, and teachers are encouraged to act as mentors as well as instructors.

Reviewed Research

April 2007
 
Outcome
domain
Effectiveness
rating
Studies meeting standards Grades
examined
Students Improvement
index
Completing school No discernible effects 3 studies meet standards 9-12 1,510 --
Dynarski, M., & Wood, R. (1997) 9-12 298
 
 
8
Dynarski, M., & Wood, R. (1997) 9-12 310
-1
 
 
Dynarski, M., & Wood, R. (1997) 9-12 902
 
 
4
Progressing in school Potentially positive effects 2 studies meet standards 9-12 732
 
 
3
Dynarski, M., & Wood, R. (1997) 9-12 374
 
 
10
Dynarski, M., & Wood, R. (1997) 9-12 358
-4
 
 
Staying in School Mixed effects 3 studies meet standards 9-12 1,634 --
Dynarski, M., & Wood, R. (1997) 9-12 374
 
 
13
Dynarski, M., & Wood, R. (1997) 9-12 358
 
 
1
Dynarski, M., & Wood, R. (1997) 9-12 902
 
 
5

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