NDTAC: The National Evaluation and Technical Assisstance Center for the Education of Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At Risk
NDTAC NEWSLETTER
The National Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center
for the Education of Children and Youth Who Are
Neglected, Delinquent or At Risk
February 2007
www.neglected-delinquent.org
  

New Features

Consider This. . .
The dropout rate can be as high as 95 percent for those who reenter a public school sytem after incarceration. 
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"Many education agencies have been overly cautious in their interpretation of FERPA. . ." thereby jepordizing the efficent transfer of student records.
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Word From the Director
This month, NDTAC releases a new set of resources devoted to youth who are at risk, specifically those at risk of dropping out. Center Co-Director Joyce Burrell explains the importance of reaching out to this population and introduces NDTAC's latest resources, including the new At-Risk Portal.
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Youth in front of brick wall

At-Risk Portal
 NDTAC 's new At-Risk Portal is home to the Center's prevention resources devoted to youth defined as at risk. In the Portal, you will find reports and briefs that examine various risk factors affecting youth; population data and other statistics; prevention and intervention strategies; resources written by NDTAC; and further readings on youth at risk.
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Spotlight
In the Spotlight this month, you'll find NDTAC's new At-Risk Portal and two briefs, one that explores strategies for reintegrating youth transitioning from juvenile justice facilities back into their local school systems, and one that examines how legislation and interagency relationships work together to aid in successful student transitions.
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Past Features

Instructional Guide to Reporting Title I, Part D Data in the Consolidated State Performance Report
December 2006

The Family Involvement Guidebook
November 2006

The Mentoring Toolkit
September 2006

Guide to Pre-Post Assessments
April 2006

Do you have your own questions about programs for youth who are neglected, delinquent, or at-risk? Join us for an upcoming Webinar, Tuesday Talk, or simply send us an e-mail at NDTAC@air.org. See NDTAC's Events Calendar for more information.

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This newsletter was created and is maintained by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) through funding from the U.S. Department of Education, contract no. ED-04-CO-0025/0006. The content of this newsletter does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Education, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.