Hi Randall, Normally participants in this class (ED105) position reengagement from the standpoint of distracted students and methods to get them refocused. But I recognize off-task certainly applies to those on the brink of or have reached a point of no return, so it's good to dialog about this aspect of student retention. Your last rotation may not have been as successful as you may have desired, but I firmly believe the instructor/teacher/facilitator has the greatest influence on student retention. Personality may contribute to a small degree. But most students are open to teachers who display genuine concern for their performance in class. Kind, caring (compassionate?) encouragement, if taken as authentic and sincere can create an optimism in many students who would have otherwise given up. These are sentiments that are really the makings of a true teacher, and are the true champions of excellence in a program. Barry Westling