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. KDE's Persistence to Graduation team provides technical assistance and professional learning grounded in evidence, mindful communication, and inclusivity for school communities as they build healthy climate and cultures that support equity for all students as they persist towards academic and social success.
Technical Assistance and Support for Dropout Prevention
1) Early Warning and Persistence to Graduation Data Tools - data tools that provide a comprehensive view of student success.
2) Insights - a data visualization tool 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.
Dropout Prevention and Reengagement Resources
Dropout Prevention Needs Assessment Checklist is a checklist to help districts and schools self-assess their current strengths and areas for growth to effectively prevent student dropouts.
Infinite Campus Transient Student Population Report Quick Reference Card
Futuriti How Kentuckians Find Their Future is a website that can help students find career paths that match their interests and skills.
Connect with the National League of Cities Reengagement Network to access the latest news, resources and research for supporting and leading student reengagement efforts.
Pathways to High School Completion and Post-Secondary Opportunities Template and Examples
Supporting Transient Student Credit Accumulation
Don't Quit on Me YouTube Video
15 Effective Strategies for Dropout Prevention
Other Information Related to Graduation
Early Graduation
Kentucky High School Graduation Requirements
Information on Dual Credit Options
Apprenticeships
Individual Learning Plan
Civics Test Graduation Requirement
Request for Assistance and/or Training
Schools and districts seeking assistance from the Division of Student Success can complete the Request for Assistance and/or Training form. A program consultant will respond in a timely fashion when the request has been submitted.