Student Success Teams (SST) - Helping Teenage Dropouts

Literature Review

There have been numerous studies and investigations into prevention and intervention strategies associated with student dropout rates in the United States. A student's disengagement from school can t begins as early as the first grade. Not only is the school environment and family affected, but society as well in the form of unemployment, teenaged parents, drug addiction and crime (Marcus et al., 2000).

This study focuses on the use of Student Success Teams which are used by counselors in collaboration with school administration, educators, the student, the parents and community members in order to ensure a solid educational plan and future goals of a student in need. SST is an effective tool to help support the students and build relationships with the parents. The SST process is suited for all levels of education through 12^th grade. A primary focus of this study is the potential effect of SSTs on the student dropout rates in the United States.

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