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Project

Check & Connect: A Comprehensive Student Engagement Intervention

Center:

MN-Institute on Community Integration, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2014

Contact Information:

David R Johnson
[email protected]
612-624-1062

Project Description:

Check & Connect: Promoting Students' Engagement with School provides training in use of the Check & Connect dropout prevention model to promote students' engagement with school, reduce dropout, and increase school completion. The Check & Connect model originated from a partnership of researchers, practitioners, parents, and students led by the Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota. More information about Check & Connect can be found on the program's Web site at: http://ici.umn.edu/checkandconnect/.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National

Funding Source: