National Dropout Prevention Center

Why just attend when you can certify? Many #NDPC35 sessions count toward National Dropout Prevention and Trauma-Skilled? Specialist Certifications. Build specialized expertise that enhances your career while gaining practical tools to support your students. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4iOxlu0 #ProfessionalDevelopment #NDPC #K12

K-12 professionals are invited to submit proposals to present at the 35th Annual National Dropout Prevention Conference! Share strategies that help improve student engagement, attendance, and success. This is an opportunity to connect with others and provide practical solutions that schools can use. Learn more and submit your proposal: https://bit.ly/4kUdvir

Research on brain development reveals crucial insights for dropout prevention efforts nationwide. At a recent Alexander County Schools event, Dr. Bill Daggett, founder of our parent organization Successful Practices Network, shared how today's screen-based childhoods are affecting students' hippocampus—the brain region responsible for problem-solving, focus, and resilience.

Tackle today's toughest educational challenges with practical strategies that boost attendance, build student engagement, and foster resilience. Connect with leading experts who understand what works in real classrooms and bring home solutions your team can implement immediately.? Register now: https://bit.ly/3ExFO5z #NDPC35

Educators across the country are implementing strategies from our National Dropout Prevention Conference to boost student engagement and graduation rates. See what attendees are saying about their experience and the practical tools they gained. https://bit.ly/3DNsJFe #NDPC35

Equip yourself with practical tools to address #StudentTrauma, boost #Engagement, and prevent dropouts. Our #K12 certification programs provide guidance for creating positive change in your school or district. Start creating lasting results for students today. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XOkRtO

Principal Jeremy Knapp and Dean of Students Deseree Barnes of Central High School share their unique formula for building an extraordinary team through a four-day school week and community connections. Their approach—seeking diverse perspectives and maintaining high expectations—has created a culture where educators line up to join their Panama City school. Dr. Robert Peters explores how activities from pickleball to volunteering at a big cat rescue center forge meaningful bonds between staff and students. Discover their team-building strategies in our latest Future-Focused Success for ALL Children episode! #FutureFocused Robert Peters, Ed.D Successful Practices Network

Is your school's chronic absenteeism linked to high suspension rates? Dr. Sandy Addis, Chairman of the National Dropout Prevention Center, explains how to quickly analyze your data to determine if suspensions are creating attendance problems. Find out if your school needs to rethink disciplinary practices or if other factors are driving absences.

#ChronicAbsenteeism is surging, #AI is reshaping classrooms, and student mental health concerns are growing. With 6.5 million students missing school regularly and less than half feeling engaged, educators are seeking urgent, research-backed solutions. The 35th Annual National Dropout Prevention Conference, set for October 12-15, 2025, in Orlando, will deliver actionable strategies to address these pressing challenges. https://lnkd.in/eadxE-uX

Chronic Absenteeism, Student Engagement, and AI in education: this year's National Dropout Prevention Conference takes on the biggest challenges facing K-12 professionals. "Educators need strategies they can use now," said Robert Peters, Ed.D, Chief Academic Officer of NDPC. Read more about what’s ahead at #NDPC35: https://bit.ly/41zAmIm K-12 Dive