Piloting a Searchable Database of Dropout Prevention Programs in Nine Low-Income Urban School Districts in the Northeast and Islands Region Author: Anthony Petrosino, Athi Myint-U, Lydia O’Donnell, David Osher, Ann Stueve While there is evidence that some dropout prevention programs have positive effects, the degree to which districts in the region are using evidence-based programs has not been documented. This report details a pilot project to generate and share knowledge by building a searchable database of dropout prevention programs and policies. Information about the regional educational laboratory (REL) system and other REL publications can be found at the National Regional Educational Laboratory Program website. Table of Contents PDF Version: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/northeast/pdf/REL_2008046.pdf HTML Version: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/projects/project.asp?id=37 Audience: Policymakers, Community Service Providers, Researchers, Administrators Product Information Format: PDF Publisher: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences Pages: 42