NDPC offers a wide range of national, regional, and special topic conferences addressing all facets of the dropout prevention issue. View a full list of all past conferences.
Upcoming Conferences
Western North Carolina Trauma-Skilled Schools Institute
July 8 - 9, 2019
Asheville, NC
Western North Carolina Diploma Planning Institute
July 10 - 11, 2019
2019 National Dropout Prevention Conference
October 5 - 8, 2019
Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center
Past Conferences
2019 At-Risk Youth National FORUM
February 17 - 20, 2019
Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation
Myrtle Beach, SC
Efforts to reach at-risk youth begin with CONNECTION. This year’s FORUM focuses on the skill of connecting. The conference offers breakout sessions and skill building workshops that help leaders build... Read More »
2018 National Dropout Prevention Conference
October 28 - 31, 2018
Hyatt Regency Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
2018 Reaching the Wounded Student Conference
June 24 - 27, 2018
Embassy Suites Orlando-Lake Buena Vista South
Kissimmee, FL
Watch the conference video! Conference Program Conference Strands School Safety School Resource Officers, School Administrators, Counselors, and other professionals are invited to share effective... Read More »
2018 At-Risk Youth National FORUM
February 18 - 21, 2018
Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation
Myrtle Beach, SC
The National Dropout Prevention Center/Network would like to invite you to the 2018 At-Risk Youth National FORUM, February 18-21, 2018, in Myrtle Beach, SC. The conference theme is ENGAGE: Create... Read More »
Colorado Student Engagement Institute
November 13 - 14, 2017
Arvada Banquet and Conference Center
Arvada, CO
The National Dropout Prevention Center/Network (NDPC/N) and Hope 4 The Wounded, LLC are pleased to sponsor the Colorado Student Engagement Institute, a two-day professional development workshop. Day One – Presented... Read More »
2017 National Dropout Prevention Network Conference
October 22 - 25, 2017
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel and Convention Center
Palm Springs, CA
Keynote and Featured Speakers Dr. Francisco Rodriguez Chancellor, Los Angeles Community College District, Los Angeles, CA Dr. Francisco Rodriguez began his tenure as chancellor of the Los Angeles Community... Read More »
Diploma Planning Institute
August 21 - 22, 2017
Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle ESD
Indian River, Michigan
An Engagement and Increased Student Success Planning Event For School Leadership Teams The Diploma Planning Institute (DPI) for School Leadership and Administration Teams on August 21-22, 2017, is a... Read More »
2017 Reaching the Wounded Student Conference
June 25 - 28, 2017
Rosen Centre Hotel
Orlando, Florida
Join us for the 2017 Reaching the Wounded Student Conference: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Helping Youth Beyond At-Risk presented by the National Dropout Prevention Center/Network and Hope 4 The Wounded, LLC Educational Seminars. ... Read More »
The Freshman Success Conference
June 25 - 28, 2017
Rosen Centre Hotel
Orlando, Florida
“If you want to reduce dropouts and increase the number of on-time graduates, focusing your work on ninth grade students is consistently an effective strategy.” ~ Dr. Sandy Addis, Director,... Read More »
