Our Mission
The mission of the National Dropout Prevention Center is to increase graduation rates through research and evidence-based solutions.
National Dropout Prevention Specialist Certification Program
The National Dropout Prevention Center (NDPC) is pleased to offer the National Dropout Prevention Specialist (NDPS) certification program for educators and at-risk youth workers. The certification verifies knowledge and expertise in at-risk youth issues and strategies for raising graduation rates. The NDPS certification program is founded on NDPC’s research-based effective strategies, known youth risk factors, professional learning participation, and field implementation of acquired knowledge.
National Dropout Prevention Specialist Certification Program
The National Dropout Prevention Center offers two powerful certification programs designed to equip educators and schools with trauma-informed strategies that foster student success.
The Trauma-Skilled Specialist Certification Program provides K-12 professionals, including teachers, counselors, and administrators, with the skills and tools needed to implement trauma-informed practices and create supportive learning environments.
The Trauma-Skilled Schools Certification recognizes schools and districts that have embedded trauma-skilled practices into their culture, ensuring a sustainable, system-wide approach to addressing the impacts of trauma on students. Both programs empower educators and institutions to reduce dropout risks and promote positive educational outcomes.