Abstract
The authors collaborated and shared equal responsibility in all aspects of the development of this project that reviews current research and best practices of grade retention. The practice of grade retention continues to be a controversial practice, as the majority of research does not support this practice. The purpose of this project is to provide administrators, teachers, and parents, with current research and resources, to make an informed decision regarding the need to retain a student. The workshops will provide information about grade retention regarding: perceptions, current research, benefits, and alternatives. Those who attend this workshop are expected to gain insight into the negative effects of retention, and learn about the alternatives that could be utilized in the place of retention. The prepared projects are: a five-hour PowerPoint training workshop for administrators and teachers and a two-hour PowerPoint for parents. Materials provided as a support to the workshops include: a presenter’s manual, related handouts, and presenter notes with each PowerPoint slide. This presentation is created so that implementation can occur by any school psychologist or administrator, in order to educate the target audience of each workshop. The workshops are expected to introduce the topic of grade retention, provide current research, and equip educators, teachers, and parents, with alternatives to grade retention.