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Case Studies

A collection of case studies analysing early signs of implicit school dropout and operative strategies to prevent the worsening of the situation.


	Tom Sawyer General Overview: Tom Sawyer is not very good student. He was a curious and imaginative child, always eager to explore places and to learn practical skills. He has difficulties in social relationships. He has poor emotional and behavior regulation. He doesn’t accept that at his age parents and teachers guide students.He has low motivation. He often do not want to go to school and his parent sup... Read More	Bulgaria
	Aladin General Overview: Aladin is a foreign student with refugee status. His family has lived in Bulgaria for four years. He still cannot speak the local language. He has poor academic performance. He has difficulties in social relationships with some of the students. He is not oppositional, but he does not work fully in class. His parents doesn’t speak Bulgarian and cannot help him with lessons. His... Read More	Bulgaria
	Krali Marko General Overview: Krali Marko is a child a diagnosis ADHD, made at an early age dyslexia and dyslexia. He has low grades. He has low motivation. He is not interested in subjects in school. He and is very keen on it. He has a lot of leaves, because he prepares for competitions, because he had a late training the day before school or because he is too exhausted after trainings. He often uses the t... Read More	Bulgaria
	Queen Elizabeth Student Profile Queen Elizabeth is a highly capable student with strong academic performance, particularly in English, as she was born in an English-speaking country. Despite her linguistic talents and good grades, she is extremely shy and rarely speaks in class unless directly asked, and even then, her voice is barely audible. She has very few friends and does not initiate conversations, preferri... Read More	Poland
	Lyssa Student Profile Lyssa is a 12-year-old student struggling academically and frequently disrupting lessons. She has failed multiple subjects, often requiring special exams to pass. She has few friends, influences them strongly, and is feared by other classmates due to her aggressive behavior. Coming from a wealthy family, she wears expensive, sometimes provocative clothing, which her mother fully su... Read More	Poland
	Little Nicolas Signs of Student Disengagement (e.g. certifications/diagnostic evaluations? ICF functional profile? social service report? migration background? etc.). Signs of student disengagement are based on teacher assessments, class council results, and observations by school counselors. Learning Style (observations from the teaching staff, team analysis). Comments: Nicolas’ grades are low for a 6th-... Read More	France
	Antoine de Saint Exupéry Signs of Student Disengagement (e.g. certifications/diagnostic evaluations? ICF functional profile? social service report? migration background? etc.). In terms of results, he has a low average, significantly below the class results. He was selected as a dropout student because he is required to have support. He does everything that is asked of him out of obligation. The educational team fears tha... Read More	France
	Gaston Lagaffe Observation Tools Teacher notes on student behavior and progress during lessons or activities. Predefined lists of skills or behaviors that teachers check off as students demonstrate them. Behavior Tracking Sheets: Recording behaviors (positive or negative) over time, such as frequency of participation, attentiveness, or disruptive behavior. Collaboration Tools Teacher Collaboration Notes: Shared... Read More	France
	Mugur Mugur exhibits a lack of interaction with peers and teachers, coupled with minimal imagination and creativity in both play and classroom assignments. While he completes the required activities, his participation lacks enthusiasm or initiative. His demeanor is overly serious for his age, and he displays a limited capacity for self-expression and creative engagement. Observations from the teaching ... Read More	Romania
	Luminita Luminita is an 11-year-old Roma girl living in a small, marginalized community on the outskirts of a northeastern Romanian town. Her family lives in deep poverty, with irregular work opportunities and overcrowded living conditions. The primary language spoken at home is Romani, and Romanian is a secondary language for her, leading to expressive and receptive language delays. At school, Luminita i... Read More	Romania
	Ileana Ileana is a 12-year-old girl navigating school life in the absence of her parents, who have been working abroad for the past two years. Raised now by her grandmother, Ileana lives in a household where material needs are met, but emotional presence is scarce. Though loved, she is not truly seen. The emotional gap left by her parents' departure has shaped not just her demeanor, but also her capacity... Read More	Romania
	Barin SIGNS OF STUDENT DISENGAGEMENT Cognitive ProfileThe student shows signs of poor attention that affects learning. Despite his average intellectual potential, Barin has poor marks. He changed three schools. The student express a lack of interest in school subjects, low grades. He shows difficulties in concentration, which could be in a result of some sensory issues. Academic PerformanceBarin reads... Read More	Bulgaria
	Makosh SIGNS OF STUDENT DISENGAGEMENT Cognitive ProfileMakosh is a smart girl, who has normal cognitive functioning. Sometimes her attention is disturbed, but this is probably the result of external factors and her emotional state. Makosh shows frequent signs of illness that affect school attendance or concentration. Psychiatrist diagnosed her with social anxiety. If she comes to school she stays for a ... Read More	Bulgaria
	Artemide SIGNS OF STUDENT DISENGAGEMENT General Overview: Artemide is a highly capable student with exceptional strengths in verbal reasoning and visuo-perceptual problem-solving. Her General Ability Index (GAI) of 127 places her above the average for her age, especially in tasks requiring conceptual understanding, pattern recognition, and logical analysis. Despite her intellectual potential, Artemide fac... Read More	Italy
	Giulio Cesare SIGNS OF STUDENT DISENGAGEMENT General Overview Giulio Cesare is a bright student with exceptional strengths in verbal reasoning and visuo-perceptual reasoning. His overall cognitive abilities place him significantly above average for his age, particularly in tasks involving problem-solving, pattern recognition, and logical thinking. Despite his high intellectual potential, G.C. faces specific cha... Read More	Italy
	Clotaire Clotaire is a 12-year-old student who has had a special schooling: he has always shown a lack of commitment and interest in class, except for a few subjects. Teachers try to put in place aids to facilitate his learning, without results. a comprehensive description of the case study, covering: Signs of Student Disengagement According to the assessment guide (GEVA-sco), the acquisitions are below e... Read More	France
	Adele H. Adèle H. is a 13-year-old middle school student who has shown signs of absenteeism since the start of the school year. After a discussion between the school administration and the mother (the parents are divorced and Adèle lives with the mother), the student only attends class four mornings a week. Adèle is a very quiet student in class, not very engaged orally; her work is pr... Read More	France
	Columbus Student Profile Columbus is a student with a deep interest in geography. He comes from a well-educated and financially stable family, with both parents working in the field of education. Despite his intellectual strengths, Columbus exhibits behaviors that suggest he may be on the autism spectrum. However, no official documentation confirming any learning differences or developmental condition... Read More	Poland
	Queen Victoria Queen Victoria is a 12-year-old student with exceptional linguistic abilities, particularly in English. She has consistently performed well in language competitions, often achieving high rankings. However, in recent months, Queen Victoria has demonstrated a significant lack of motivation for learning. Once a top-performing and highly engaged student, she now struggles with focus, participation, an... Read More	Poland
	MacGyver Student Profile The student, referred to as MacGyver, is a 13-year-old boy diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. He has an above-average IQ and is good at English as he was born in Ireland. However, he exhibits signs of academic disengagement and an implicit risk of school dropout, which have been a cause of concern for teachers and parents. SIGNS OF STUDENT DISENGAGEMENT Diagnostic evaluations and o... Read More	Poland
	Iancu Iancu is a sixth-grade (VIth grade) student diagnosed with ADHD, characterized by impulsiveness and difficulty maintaining focus, which significantly affects his academic engagement and participation. Despite being enrolled in a special education program, Iancu exhibits chronic absenteeism, frequently leaving school premises after being marked present, and has been reported spending time at a nea... Read More	Romania
	Elena A Portrait of Educational Disengagement Elena (13 years old, eight grade) displayed numerous signs of disengagement, including a progressive decline in academic performance, verbal and physical aggression toward classmates, and eventual cessation of school attendance. In the first semester of the eighth grade, she showed some promise by reacting favorably to the teacher's encouragement to engage... Read More	Romania