CLEMSON, SC — The NDPC is proud to introduce a new initiative to help train and certify educators in the area of dropout prevention. For more information on the new National Dropout Prevention Specialist (NDPS) certification program for educators and others who work with or on behalf of at-risk youth, please visit the program page. An NDPS certificate will verify participant knowledge and expertise in at-risk youth issues and strategies for reducing dropout rates and raising graduation rates. The NDPS certification program is founded on NDPC/N’s research-based effective strategies, known youth risk factors, professional learning participation, and field implementation of acquired knowledge.