Helping schools create a customized plan to reduce dropout
THE DIPLOMA PLANNING INSTITUTE guides district and school administrators toward building a foundational dropout prevention plan based on researched and proven strategies.
Administrators work directly with national field experts to utilize local data and direct knowledge of their students to design a customized plan for their school system. By implementing a strategic, systemic plan and streamlining their vision, schools can minimize the frustration and futility of incohesive efforts. After the initial DPI training, leaders can network with colleagues in similar school settings from across the country and gain access to the nation’s largest resource of information, research, and expertise on dropout prevention.
DPI’s goal is to help schools & districts
turn random acts of dropout prevention
into a strategic, systemic approach.
Dr. Sandy Addis
Executive Chair, NDPChn Doe
Our clients
Driving technology for leading brands
Participants will:
Examine & Discuss Local Data
Learn Research-Based Strategies
Identify Current & Potential Efforts
Target Specific Needs & Risk Factors
Collaborate with Colleagues
Develop Next Steps for Implementation
Schools Helped
1
School Districts Served
1
%
Students Supported
1
K
School District Metrics
Collecton High School
The DPI program implemented at Collecton High School (SC) yielded significant improvements during the 2022-23 to 2023-24 academic years. Office referrals decreased by 26%, and the number of students performing below grade level dropped by 46%.
Byrnes High School
The DPI program implemented at Byrnes High School (SC) led to a notable improvement in student outcomes. In just one year, the school's graduation rate increased from 85.5% in 2023 to 90% in 2024.
Clayton County Schools
The DPI program significantly impacted Clayton County Schools in Georgia, boosting the district's overall graduation rate by 18% over six years across its eight high schools. Riverdale High School, in particular, saw a remarkable 37% increase in their graduation rate within the same timeframe.