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36th Annual National Dropout Prevention Conference

Call for Proposals

The National Dropout Prevention Center (NDPC) invites educators, researchers, practitioners, and community leaders to submit proposals for the 36th Annual National Dropout Prevention Conference.

Each year, this conference brings together professionals committed to improving attendance, strengthening student engagement, building resilience, and increasing graduation rates. We are seeking practical, research-informed sessions that provide real-world strategies schools and districts can implement immediately.

If you are leading innovative work that helps students stay on track to graduate, we encourage you to share your expertise.

We welcome proposals that:

  • Present evidence-based strategies that improve student outcomes
  • Share replicable models from districts, schools, or state initiatives
  • Offer tools and frameworks participants can apply immediately
  • Address the needs of students who are at risk of disengagement or dropping out
  • Highlight systems-level approaches that strengthen school culture and belonging

Who Should Submit

  • District and school leaders
  • Teachers and instructional coaches
  • Counselors, social workers, and support staff
  • Alternative education and credit recovery leaders
  • State education agencies
  • Researchers and higher education faculty
  • Community and nonprofit partners

Ready to Submit?

Review the proposal requirements carefully before submitting.

You must agree to the following:

-Proposals will not be accepted from corporations, consultants, and vendors.
-All presenters are responsible for their own registration ($490 reduced fee), travel and lodging expenses.
-While LCD projector, screen, and speakers (for computer/video) are provided in each breakout room, presenters must provide their own laptops.

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