Dropout Prevention: Catching Students Before It's Too Late
This broadcast will address questions such as: How does the No Child Left Behind Act help to ensure that public school districts be held accountable for the timely graduation of their students? What do successful dropout prevention and recovery programs look like? How can schools do a better job of reaching out to at-risk students and addressing their needs before they leave school? In what ways can schools and districts keep better track of students who stop going to school? What programs are available to help parents and schools keep students in school? In what ways can schools better prepare students for the rigors of high school?

Rebroadcast:
Fri., December 3rd, 5:00-6:00pm
Wed., December 8th, 9:00-10:00am
Wed., December 22nd, 9:00-10:00am
Tue., December 28th, 8:009:00pm

Application Processing and Delivery System Update: What's New for 2005-2006
The objective of the ED videoconference series is to conduct a two-way exchange of information between the current ED leadership and the academic community.

Rebroadcast:
Tue., December 14th, 8:00-10:00pm

Women are Surgeons
This program highlights the careers and personal lives of three women surgeons and encourages students who are interested in medical careers to make proper curriculum choices.

Rebroadcast:
Wed., December 15th, 9:20-9:44am
Fri., December 17th, 5:30-5:54pm
Tue., December 21st, 8:20-8:44pm

Getting There: Four Paths to Law School
Four law school students from varied backgrounds recount their individual journey through the law school application process. Admission professionals supplement the students' stories with expert advice.

Rebroadcast:
Tue., December 21st, 8:00-8:20pm

Migrant Education: A Way of Life
A 60 minute documentary...Takes us on a journey to discover the many young people throughout California who are challenged by the Migrant workers way of life as they attempt to pursue equal and accessible education opportunities. Join migrant educators and the families they serve on this remarkable journey into California's Migrant Education programs. Meet the many dedicated staff, and learn how collaborative efforts between community agencies, activists and educators are paving the way for a wide range of educational and social services to remote and urban settings throughout California.

Real View Mirror - Looking at Your Future, Leaving the Drug Culture Behind
Club Drugs and Raves will examine how drug use and violence are associated with "alcohol free" raves, how to identify common designer drugs and paraphernalia, and identify current trends in today's drug culture. Part 2, Marijuana, will explore common theories, perceptions and misconceptions teens have about marijuana, the effects of marijuana on the body and raise awareness of drug normalization and desensitization by the drug culture.