Blue icon of three people, one in graduation cap, beside text: National Dropout Prevention Center.

Find Certified Specialists

Discover education professionals who have demonstrated expertise through our rigorous certification programs. Our directory connects you with specialists equipped to address dropout prevention challenges and support trauma-impacted students. Browse by certification type to find the right expert for your school’s needs.

Three adults stand indoors; the center person holds a plaque. People are seated in the background.
Woman in blue dress speaking into a microphone at a conference, audience seated in background.
Two smiling adults stand together; the man holds a framed certificate of recognition.

Browse Certified Specialists by Program

Dropout Prevention Specialists

Practitioners trained in research-based approaches to increase graduation rates through systemic interventions, early identification, and targeted support programs.

Trauma-Skilled Specialists

K-12 professionals qualified to implement strategies that minimize trauma's effects on student performance and build essential resilience factors in vulnerable youth.

Questions about certifications?

Contact Nancy Nielsen at Certification@DropoutPrevention.org