Effective intervention decreases the risk of dropping out. The characteristics listed here indicate the degree or intensity of the problems facing the adult student. Students with characteristics in the "Danger Risk" profile need immediate attention or the student will be lost from the program. The "High "Risk" student requires regularly scheduled assistance and support to find solutions to problems. "Moderate Risk" students require periodic checks to monitor progress. At all times, attention must be given to insure that additional problems are not compounding the student's level of risk.
Work schedule conflict
Childcare problem
No transportation
Loss of transportation
Spouse/significant person opposed to participation
Absence from first class
Late entry to program
Failure on a test
Three consecutive absences
Trauma
Record of leaving programs
Substance involvement
Uncertain housing
No goal
Unrealistic expectations
Personal health problems
Family health/hygiene problems
Nonreader
Teen pregnancy
No history of overcoming obstacles
Frequent absences
Absent from first week of class
Change in work schedule
Experiencing a "plateau" in progress
Mandatory attendance
No phone number
Unclear expectations of self or program
Limited work experience
Limited family support
No friend to talk to
Lack of confidence/self doubt
Teen parent
Communication problems
External motivation
Lack of knowledge of how program can help them reach a goal
Periodic absences
Isolation in class