Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Ashby, Bryan Dixon
URN	etd-06112009-063015
Title	Dropout prevention services offered to at-risk, disadvantaged students by vocational and school counselors
Degree	Master of Science
Department	Vocational and Technical Education
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Asselin, Susan B. Committee Chair Camp, William G. Committee Member Frantz, Nevin R. Jr. Committee Member
Keywords	students dropouts disadvantaged counseling vocational
Date of Defense	1996-04-05
Availability	restricted
Abstract This study was designed to examine student support services and dropout prevention approaches utilized by guidance personnel to prevent at-risk youth from dropping out of school. The effectiveness of the counselor when dealing with the problems of at-risk, disadvantaged youth can be directly attributed to the counselor's knowledge of a students relationship with academics and the school environment. Data were gathered by means of a questionnaire which was developed and mailed to randomly selected vocational and school guidance counselors within Virginia. The results of the study reveal that some differences in the use of dropout prevention approaches and community resources utilized exist between vocational and school guidance counselors.
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