Title: Alternative Schooling – National Dropout Prevention Center
Headings: Alternative Schooling
Alternative Schooling
Overview
Alternative Schooling Is Needed
What Is Alternative Schooling?
Expected Benefits
Key Elements of Successful Programs
References

Content: reducing truancy; improving attitudes toward school; accumulating high school credits; and
reducing behavior problems (Cash, 2004). Key Elements of Successful Programs
There does appear to be a consistent profile of the most successful schools. The profile includes the following characteristics: a maximum teacher/student ratio of 1:10; a small student base not exceeding 250 students; a clearly stated mission and discipline code; a caring faculty with continual staff development;