Download or read book The Graduation Coach written by Tara Spates and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2015-06-15 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I have always been a bit outspoken; I like to think of myself as just being direct. I must justifiably state that my actions were, in part, due to my distaste for unfair treatment of people and hypocrisy. I moved to a small town in Georgia from a city up north, and the culture shock in itself was dramatic. For instance, upon speaking out at a board of education meeting about the lack of student academic achievement, I discovered parents were in an uproar over cheerleading. Huh! This is in a town where sports often meant more than a good education; that is, of course, until the season is over. But I digress. After this meeting, one of the assistant superintendents approached me and asked if I would consider representing the district at a state meeting and provide a parents perspective. Of course, I said yes. This is the point in which God opens the door; I rode to the meeting with a faculty member, and during the two-hour drive, we both became aware that my new landlord was her father. Well, that gave us a lot to talk about, and ultimately, she became my manager in a position where I would be required to help students remain in school and graduate. This was familiar and fulfilling ground for me because I had just closed my NJ business, a business in which I worked with at-risk students. I must love young people because my salary was slashed by 65 percent, but I saw it as a door to a new career. Honestly, I needed an income since I no longer had my business, and helping others was something I enjoyed doing. I was in the midst of obtaining my BS degree in Psychology, and this position would give me another level of hands-on experience so that I could move into individual counseling once I completed school with my masters degree.

Download or read book High School Graduation Coaches written by Heather Elise Dunnavant and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Graduation Coaching in High Need Urban High Schools written by Warren E. Lacefield and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study documents the impact of placing graduation coaches as a GEAR UP intervention in urban high schools. The overall goal was improvement of students' academic performance, particularly for students not passing core courses. This longitudinal study began with data collection in feeder middle schools where results indicated improved student achievement. The middle school model was revised to incorporate strategies appropriate to the developmental needs of high school students. Preliminary results indicate that the graduation coach model is a promising practice in high-need urban high schools. (Contains 6 figures and 2 tables.).

Download or read book The Effects of the Graduation Coach Initiative on the High School Graduation Rates in the State of Georgia written by Emmett G. Shaffer and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The High School Graduation Coach Initiative was championed by Governor Sonny Perdue during the 2006 legislative session. This initiative specifies that all school districts will receive one high school graduation coach for each high school within the school district if the school district agrees to enter into a contract which guarantees that the graduation coach will only engage in work which increases the graduation rate. Unlike traditional school counselors and social workers, the graduation coach focuses solely on increasing the graduation rates"--Leaves 4-5. In addition to evaluating the effectiveness of this initiative, this study determined if the level of certification the graduation coach holds increases graduation rates.

Download or read book The Effects of the Graduation Coach on the Attendance and Math and Reading Georgia Criterion Referenced Competency Test Scores of At Risk Students in a North Georgia Middle School written by Melissa Clark Trevillian and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until graduation coaches were added to all Georgia high schools for the 2006-2007 school year, the state of Georgia had one of the lowest graduation rates in the United States. After the high school graduation coaches were found to be successful in decreasing the dropout rate, coaches were added at the middle school level beginning in the 2008-2009 school year. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of the middle school graduation coach on the attendance and the math and reading CRCT scores of the at-risk student. A control group of at-risk students that did not receive treatment was compared to the experimental group that received treatment from the middle school graduation coach during the 2008-2009 school year. The pretest and posttest math and reading CRCT scores and attendance were analyzed using an analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) to determine if the middle school graduation coach had a significant effect on the at-risk students. The hypotheses that the graduation coach would have an effect on the sixth, seventh, and eighth grade at-risk students' attendance and math and reading CRCT scores were rejected because the ANCOVA found that any significant increases or decreases were not due to the effect of the middle school graduation coach. Analysis of gender was completed using a paired t-test and found significant increases in the math and reading CRCT scores of males in the experimental group and the reading CRCT scores of females in the control group.

Download or read book Significance of Graduation Coaches on Graduation Rates Dropout Rates and Types of Diplomas Awarded in Georgia Public High Schools written by Vonda Hayes McKeever and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Examination of the Association Between the Graduation Coach Program and Georgia s Graduation Rate written by Wardell C. Hunter and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author's abstract: As result of the dropout problem in the United States and in Georgia, many school systems around the nation have placed much emphasis on reducing the incidents of students dropping out of high school. The purpose of this study was to examine the association between the graduation coach program and Georgia's graduation rate of over a 7 year period of time, 2004-2010. The research sought to determine if differences existed between graduation rates pre the induction of the graduation coach programs and post the induction of the graduation coach program when controlling for variables such as, school locale, free and reduced lunch percentages, science achievement data and race and ethnicity percentages. I used quantitative design to gather descriptive statistics and to test differences in means scores pre and post the induction of the graduation coach program. The participants were 343 public high schools in the state of Georgia with pre coach program graduation rates and post coach program graduation rates. The spreadsheet was developed so that pre graduation coach program data and post graduation coach data was easily distinguishable. The data set contained statistical information on all 343 schools with pre and post graduation rate data. The results of this study indicate that graduation rates were statistically significant higher after the induction of the graduation coach program when compared to the period prior to the induction of the graduation coach program. In fact, this advantage persisted across city high schools, rural high schools, suburban high schools, town high schools, metropolitan Atlanta high schools and high schools outside of metropolitan Atlanta. However, when looking at Atlanta Public Schools, Dekalb County Schools and Clayton County Schools, no significant difference was found for Atlanta Public Schools.

Download or read book What is a Graduation Coach written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Coach Est 2019 written by Graduation & Gifts for Journal Notebook and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-04 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoughtful and great lined gift for celebrate a college or university graduate Coach est. 2019. A wonderful gift for all Coaches, Trainer, Manager or Handler, that commemorates their graduation year. This is great as a journal or notebook perfect for you to write your own thoughts, get a little creative with poetry, little note of encouragement or congratulations or just writing down lists or ideas or work-related notes as they begin their new career. It is a 120 pages blank journal ready for you to fill with your own writing and get a little creative every now and then. 120 lined pages of high quality paper (60 sheets) It can be used as a journal, notebook or just a composition book 6" x 9" Paperback notebook, soft matte cover Perfect for gel pen, ink or pencils Great size to carry everywhere in your bag, for work, high school, college... It will make a great gift for any special occasion: Christmas, Secret Santa, Birthday

Download or read book Coach the Soul written by Ken LaVigne and published by Robert Reed Publishers. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today's children, especially teenagers, live in a world that is much different than the one that existed just twenty years ago. A drastically changed family dynamic and the advent of social media have forced young people to grow up in a more fragile environment, one without the stability they need and with the constant pressure of scrutiny from peers and others they don't even know. The effects of these factors have led to suicide becoming the second leading cause of death in teenagers in America! Circumstance has deprived these kids of the stability and perspective that they so desperately need. This is a crossroads moment. Coach the Soul is the first book that addresses these issues with real answers. It was born in Ken LaVigne's classroom and on the football field during over thirty years as a high school teacher and coach. Its epiphany is just as unexpected as the dire circumstances in the lives of so many students. Coach the Soul sheds light on what today's young people really need.

Download or read book The Last Dropout written by Bill Milliken and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2007 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that we’re battling an epidemic* . . . ? • Almost one-third of all high-school students fail to graduate with their class; among minorities, the dropout rate is almost 50 percent. • Dropouts are more likely than their peers to be unemployed, live in poverty, have poor health, depend upon social services, and go to jail. • The combined loss of income and revenue to the American economy from a single year’s dropouts is about $192 billion. *From The Silent Epidemic (Bridgeland, Dilulio, and Morrison, 2006) But there is a solution to the dropout crisis that is proven, effective, replicable, and sustainable! Communities In Schools (CIS) reaches more than one million at-risk students and their families annually in more than 3,000 American schools. These kids would fall far below the national average for every measure of student success. Yet 98 percent of CIS-tracked students stayed in school. Why? What makes the difference? The Last Dropout offers nine key principles that Communities In Schools has tested over three decades. Interwoven are the dramatic life stories of CIS founder Bill Milliken and his colleagues, a journey that began in the turbulent 1960s as youth workers with a spiritual mission struggled to turn around the lives of dropouts and addicts. It traces the evolution of the CIS movement from a handful of groundbreaking “street academies” to a national network of hundreds of local affiliates. The Last Dropout also features stories about how CIS leaders have adopted these principles in their own communities, with stunning results!

Download or read book Knowledge and Experiences with Dropout Prevention Strategies of Virginia Secondary Administrators School Counselors and Graduation Coaches written by Cathy Bacote and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High school dropout is a national crisis, the effects of which disproportionately affect the most susceptible youth and vulnerable communities. There are many factors that contribute to student dropout. Dropout is influenced by individual and institutional factors, as well as academic and social problems; student dropout, in turn, impacts the individual and society. This study examined the knowledge and experiences of secondary school administrators, school counselors, and graduation coaches with dropout prevention strategies. Further, the study incorporated a survey to collect, analyze and present information. The survey was distributed to an intact group of secondary school administrators, school counselors and graduation coaches in a Virginia school district. The specific goal of the research was to determine the knowledge and experiences of the school professionals responsible for providing dropout prevention programs in their schools. Further, the study would determine the degree to which dropout prevention strategies are aligned with the research-based recommendations as identified in key findings and the Dropout Prevention Practice Guide (2008) published by What Works Clearinghouse and the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance. After briefly summarizing an historical perspective on high school dropout, a review of factors related to a student’s decision to leave school before earning a diploma and research-based dropout prevention strategies were examined. The findings will provide educational leaders, school professionals and other stakeholders with evidence –based judgments.

Download or read book Decisions for Tomorrow written by Ralph F. Berdie and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 1965 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Inspiration for the Graduate written by Scott Rosberg and published by . This book was released on 2015-03-15 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Inspiration for the Graduate" is a book of inspirational messages and quotes--the perfect gift for high-school or college graduates who are moving on to the next stage of their lives. Many of the themes and quotes come from the athletic world, so it makes a great gift for coaches and parents to give to their graduating athletes. Page one is designed for the coach or family member to write a personalized note to the graduate. There are ten chapters, each focused on a different theme, and each with several quotes about those themes. Many of the people quoted are former athletes and coaches, while others are influential and famous leaders. The themes of the ten chapters and the quotes that support them are about the following: Work Ethic, Discipline, Poise, Enthusiasm, Confidence, Perseverance, Winning & Losing, Adaptability, Courage, and Leadership. It is illustrated throughout to add interest and entertainment for young people. Scott Rosberg draws upon his own experience as a teacher and coach for over 25 years to provide graduates with many encouraging lessons to draw upon as they close one chapter of their lives and open the next.

Download or read book Coaching written by Michael D. Sabock and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2011-03-16 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coaching: A Realistic Perspective is the ideal textbook for anyone entering the coaching profession, of any sport. More than detailing the duties and tasks of a coach, this book explores the often overlooked issues and responsibilities that go hand-in-hand with coaching. This updated edition includes the influence the Internet has as well as recent coaches' concerns such as the overlapping of sports programs and the health issues surrounding athletes today.

Download or read book The Minds of Boys written by Gurian Michael and published by Wiley + ORM. This book was released on 2010-12-14 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Gurian's blockbuster bestseller The Wonder of Boys is the bible for mothers, fathers, and educators on how to understand and raise boys. It has sold over 400,000 copies, been translated into 17 languages, and sells over 25,000 every year, which is more than any other book on boys in history. To follow up on this first book, which launched the boy's movement, he has now written this revolutionary new book which confronts what he and a lot of other parents and teachers in this country truly believe to be a "boy's crisis". Here are the facts: Boys today are simply not learning as well as girls Boys receive 70% of the Ds and Fs given all students Boys cause 90% of classroom discipline problems 80% of all high school dropouts are boys Millions of American boys are on Ritalin and other mind-bending control drugs Only 40% of college students are boys And three out of four learning disabled students are boys So what can we do? Gurian has the answer in this enormously fascinating and practical book which shows parents and teachers how to help boys overcome their current classroom obstacles by helping to create the proper learning environment, understand how to help boys work with their unique natural gifts, nurture and expand every bit of their potential, and enabling them to succeed in life the way they ought to. Gurian presents a whole new way of solving the problem based on the success of his program in schools across the country, the latest research and application of neuro-biological research on how boys' brains actually work and how they can learn very well if they're properly taught. Anyone who cares about the future of our boys must read this book.

Download or read book A Long Short Life written by Merle W. McMorrow and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2010-12 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In A Long Short Life, Merle W. McMorrow documents a trail of events of his own and his family's experiences from his youth into adulthood. He was born during a time of uncertainty following World War I. Both his father and mother grew up in families that put very little value on education, and therefore neither one finished high school. Their marriage resulted in family difficulties due to religious differences, among other factors. Tragedy struck the family many times, but the event that left a permanent mark on McMorrow and his family was the divorce of his parents. These problems were followed by the deaths of some of other family members, as well as a diagnosis of diabetes for his father. This period of difficulties would ultimately extend through three major historical time periods: the Great Depression, World War II and the Cold War. Despite the many problems his family endured, however, they enjoyed twenty years as a close-knit family, all lovingly chronicled in A Long Short Life.