*School Effectiveness; *Student Needs

Summaries of 73 conference presentations dealing with youth at risk are divided into 6 sections, as was the conference. Section 1 "Understanding Students at Risk, " identifies a variety of human services and insights along with suggested procedures for prediction and identification of youth at risk. Section 2, "Preventing and Reducing Incidents of Students at Risk, " describes some of the challenges to schools, the business community, and city and community agencies. Section 3, "Parent and Community Involvement, " discusses ways each of us can become involved in workable and usable techniques. Section 4, "Reforming and Changing Delivery Systems, " addresses some of the strategies and techniques that teachers can use for dropout prevention. Section 5, "Strategies and Programs for Involving At-Risk Youth, " places particular emphasis on building self-esteem and motivation, and suggests teaching strategies that can play a key role in the success rate of the at-risk student. Section 6, "Changing the System, " offers suggestions of possible interventions. The appendices contain a complete listing of all presentations made at the conference and the names and addresses of the authors. (MLF) suppliec by ramb are tne best that can be made * from the original document.