Student3.1-Heidi


 * Leadership Project**
 * Heidi**
 * My topic for my final project is The Prevention of School Drop Outs.**
 * I will explore the factors associated with dropping out, create a "Stay in School" lesson, and the after effects of students/adults who have dropped out.**
 * I will interview parents who have dropped out as well as parents of students who are at risk for dropping out.**
 * March 16, 2011**
 * OBJECTIVES:**
 * 1. To enhance the knowledge of Professional School Counselors about causes and effects of dropping out and (2) provide possible intervention and prevention methods.**
 * WARMUP:**
 * List 5 factors associated with dropping out. Class will work in groups and then report together as a whole.**
 * PRESENTATION:**
 * Powerpoint slides on preventing school dropouts.**
 * CLASS PARTICIPATION:**
 * Class will separate into 3 groups and create functional behavior plans for 3 potential student drop outs. (elementary, middle, and high school) groups will then present plans for success. Scenarios will be created for each level.**
 * CLOSURE:**
 * Summarize the presentation and open the floor for questions and answers.**
 * REFERENCES PROVIDED**
 * March 30, 2011**
 * PowerPoint Presentation uploaded. I will provide copies to all classmates but will only utilize slides #2, 9, 14, 20, 21, 22.**