The 6 Anchors of Student Retention

Proven Strategies for Long-Term Student Success & Engagement in Adult Education

A guide for adult educators that addresses the complex questions surrounding adult student retention. Get insights, strategies, and resources to help keep adult students empowered, engaged, and on track toward their goals. 

Includes: 
Current research and inspiring stories from real adult educators in the field.
Engaging curriculum materials and ideas to meet varying student needs. 
Tools to plan, create, and evaluate for learner-centered instruction. 

Retention Anchor 1

Knowing Your Audience:
Who is the Adult Student?

Discover who your adult students are, how different demographic factors affect their progress, and what you can do to help them overcome obstacles and reach their goals.

Includes: 
Webinar Replay
Sample from the Guide

Retention Anchor 2

Capitalizing on the Now:
Applying Just-In-Time Learning

Understand Just-in-Time vs. Just-in-Case learning, learn practical strategies to improve contextualized instruction, and find resources to assist students in setting goals.

Includes: 
Webinar Replay
Sample from the Guide

Retention Anchor 3

Creating Culture:
Fostering an Environment for Student Success

Find the link between positive program culture and program retention. Learn classroom culture planning, collaboration, and evaluation. Receive activities that build class expectations and routines.

Includes: 
Webinar Replay
Classroom Handout
Link to Join the Group Discussion
Sample from the Guide

Retention Anchor 4

Getting Connected:
Creating Relationships for Continuance

Discover who your adult students are, how different demographic factors affect their progress, and what you can do to help them overcome obstacles and reach their goals.

Includes: 
Webinar Replay
Classroom Handout

Retention Anchor 5

Measuring Progress:

Tracking, Improving, and Celebrating Gains

This topic involves tracking and reporting. Join the list and check back for more details.

Includes: 
Webinar Replay
Classroom Handout

Retention Anchor 6

Growing Professionally:
Continuing Education for Program Retention

This topic involves additional help for educators. Join the list and check back for more details.

Includes: 
Webinar Replay
Link to Join the Group Discssion

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