High Value High Schools is welcoming innovative techniques that bring rigor and relevance to Louisiana high school classrooms. Browse these resources to learn more about programs that might have a place in your school.
Transitions Toolkit
The Transistions Toolkit is a one-stop, comprehensive, user-friendly resource for beginning or enhancing transition efforts with students moving out of middle grades into high school.
The Council for Corporate & School Partnerships The Council works with educators and businesses to identify, create, recognize and support exemplary school-business partnerships. http://www.corpschoolpartners.org/guide.shtml
National Dropout Prevention Center/Network Research center and resource network for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to reshape school and community environments to meet the needs of youth in at-risk situations. http://www.dropoutprevention.org/ndpcdefault.htm
Dual Enrollment
The Role of State Policies in Shaping Dual Enrollment Programs United States Department of Education examines current state policies in providing dual enrollment as well as links to noteworthy programs and research. http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/pi/cclo/dual.html
Freshman Transition Initiative Developed by George Washington University in Washington, D.C., it is designed to provide tools for teachers and administrators for increasing success for eight and ninth graders. http://www.freshmantransition.com/about.php
High School Transformation
International Center for Leadership in Education An organization dedicated to helping schools and school districts implement change as well as advocacy for improving education. http://www.leadered.com/hsresources.shtml
