School Improvement

Dropout Prevention and Persistence to Graduation

Published: 7/10/2024 10:48 AM

​​​​​​What is Persistence to Graduation?​

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) provides a variety of supports to schools and districts to identify students who may be off-track for College and Career Readiness, promotion, and/or on-time graduation and provide interventions to support students until they earn a diploma. ​The Persistence to Graduation team, within the Division of Student Success, provides technical assistance and professional learning grounded in evidence, mindful communication, and i​nclusivity for school communities as they build healthy climate and cultures that supports equity for all students as they persist towards academic and social success.  ​

Technical assistance and support is available in the following areas of dropout prevention:

1) Early Warning and Persistence to Graduati​on Data Tool​s​ - data tools that provide a comprehensive view of student success.

2) Insights​ - a new module ​in Infinite Campus that makes it easier to use data, filter by groups, and see student information with a focus on warning indicators. 

3) Chronic Absenteeism - ​understanding what the barriers are to student attendance and implementing strategies to address absenteeism​.


Statutes

KRS 158.145 - Findings and declarations on school dropout rate

KRS 156.146​ - Establishment of strategy to address school dropout problem

KRS 159.010 - Age limits for compulsory attendance - notification and counseling prior to withdrawal - encouragement to reenroll after withdrawal

KRS 159.051 - No Pass/No Drive

KRS 159.030​ - Exemptions from compulsory attendance

Federal Guidance

Chronic Absenteeism​

​Practice Briefs

Alternative Education

Community Partnerships

Culture and Climate

Student Transitions and Reengagement

Related Resources

What Works Clearinghouse Dropout Prevention

Attendance Works

Human Trafficking

Trauma Sensitive Schools

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Sources of Strength

Mindfulness in Schools

​​Judi Vanderhaar, PhD
Office of Continuous Improvement and Support
Division of Student Success
300 Sower Blvd., 5th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-4772 Ext. 4044
Fax (502) 564-7820


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