Standardizing School Dropout Measures. CPRE Research Report Series [electronic resource] / Patricia A. Williams.
Dropout rates reported by states and school districts are produced by a variety of accounting procedures. Since these rates are difficult to compare and interpret, they fail to correctly measure the dropout rate. A uniform definition of school dropout is needed. The degree of variation was examined...
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| 520 | |a Dropout rates reported by states and school districts are produced by a variety of accounting procedures. Since these rates are difficult to compare and interpret, they fail to correctly measure the dropout rate. A uniform definition of school dropout is needed. The degree of variation was examined by analyzing 21 local definitions. The five largest sources of variation were the following: (1) grade levels used in calculating rates; (2) ages of students who can be classified as dropouts; (3) accounting periods for calculating rates; (4) time periods for unexplained absence; and (5) acceptable alternative educational settings. For many districts adopting a uniform definition might require additional resources and technical assistance. Publication of the rate is a sensitive issue. Solutions to these problems require compromise that will probably result in less than perfect but more accurate dropout data. (VM) | ||
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