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

33rd National Dropout Prevention Conference

Welcome to the 33rd Annual National Dropout Prevention Conference Welcome to the 33rd Annual National Dropout Prevention Conference Future Focused Approaches to Support ALL Students NDPC is proud to be hosting this year’s event at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South October 15-18, 2023. Creating systemic approaches to meet the needs of our

Past Conferences

2018 At-Risk Youth National FORUM

  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 a Legacy of Success. We are excited to announce our three Keynote Speakers: Mr. Frank DeAngelis, retired principal at Columbine High School; Mr. Roy Juarez,

Diploma Planning Institute

    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 two-day working event that guides school teams through a process that yields a practical improvement plan to increase student success with locally specific action steps

2017 National Dropout Prevention Network Conference

  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 College District on June 1, 2014. Prior to his appointment as head of the nation’s largest community college district, Dr. Rodriguez served as superintendent/president at

Diploma Planning Institute – Ohio

The National Dropout Prevention Center/Network (NDPC/N) at Clemson University and the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio, Columbus, OH, are pleased to offer an effective and affordable graduation rate improvement opportunity to districts and schools. Join district teams from around Ohio and create a strategic dropout prevention plan with assistance from Clemson University and the

The Freshman Success Conference

“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, National Dropout Prevention Center. Freshman Success can be a key determinant of on-time graduation. But what do you do to help all of your ninth

2017 Reaching the Wounded Student Conference

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.  The conference is the perfect staff development event for school/district https://dropoutprevention.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/C.W.-Gardenhire-pic.jpgistrators, teachers, counselors, community and faith-based youth practitioners. Many young people today carry wounds with them as they

Diploma Planning Institute

The National Dropout Prevention Center (NDPC) and RESA 7 are pleased to offer an effective and affordable dropout prevention planning event for districts and schools. The Diploma Planning Institute (DPI) is a two-day working event that guides school teams through a process that yields a practical graduation rate improvement plan with locally specific action steps

2017 National Forum on Dropout Prevention for Native and Tribal Communities

The 2017 National Forum on Dropout Prevention for Native and Tribal Communities is a professional learning activity sponsored by The National Dropout Prevention Center, in partnership with the Arizona Department of Education, Alaska Staff Development Network, the Alaska Council of School Administrators, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and the Native American Fatherhood and Families Association.

2017 At-Risk Youth National FORUM

[one_half] Dabo Swinney to Headline National Dropout Prevention Center/Network 2017 At-Risk Youth National FORUM Forum Explores Powerful Positive Impact of Mentors on At-Risk Youth The National Dropout Prevention Center/Network is excited to announce Dabo Swinney as the keynote speaker for the 2017 At-Risk Youth National FORUM! Scheduled for February 19-22, 2017, in Myrtle Beach, SC,

Diploma Planning Institute

The National Dropout Prevention Center (NDPC) and the Clayton County School System are pleased to offer an effective and affordable graduation rate improvement opportunity to districts and schools. The 2016 Georgia Diploma Planning Institute (DPI) is a two-day working event that guides school teams through a process that yields a practical graduation rate improvement plan

25th Annual National Dropout Prevention Network Conference

You are invited to attend the 25th Annual National Dropout Prevention Network Conference, November 3-6, 2013, at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia in Atlanta, Georgia. The National Dropout Prevention Network, Georgia Department of Education, the Georgia Regional Educational Service Agencies, and Communities In Schools of Georgia are pleased to provide a dynamic professional learning opportunity for

2014 National Forum on Dropout Prevention for Native and Tribal Communities

The 2014 National Forum on Dropout Prevention for Native and Tribal Communities, “Building Engaging Educational Communities for Native Students,” is a professional development activity sponsored by The National Dropout Prevention Center/Network (NDPC/N), in partnership with The National Indian Education Association, the Minnesota Department of Education, the South Dakota Department of Education, the Wisconsin Department of

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