Louisville Education & Employment Partnership

Phone

(502) 485-3787

Room 207

Fax

(502) 485-3811

546 South First Street

Louisville, KY 40202

Focus Area

Age Group

Career Education/Vocational Education

High School

9^th through 12^th grades

Drop Out Prevention

 Outcomes

• reduced drop-out rates
• higher GPA
• higher attendance
• higher graduation rates

Research Category

2

Validated Program Research

Design

Quasi Experimental

Multiple Studies

Yes

Yearly evaluations

Sample Size

>50

Total Schools=10; Total Students=11,817 in experimental and control groups

Valid/ Reliable Instrument

Yes

School Records

Results

Yes

Statistically significant. The effect size was not stated in the research reviewed.

Published

N/A

Program results were presented in brochures and annual reports.

Follow-up Data

N/A

The research reviewed did not indicate that a follow-up study was conducted.

Award

Yes

Program has received numerous awards including the National Alliance of Business Distinguished Performance Award 1990 and the Anderson Medal Silver) 1991, to name two.