National Dropout Prevention Center (NDPC)

What happens when you plant more than seeds? 🌱 At #NDPC36, Mercedes L. Thurston (Assistant Principal, Spectrum Academy) shares how a schoolwide garden is driving real student engagement, resilience, and belonging.  Register Now: bit.ly/44DpdHV

Trauma enters schools with every student and every adult. Dr. Linda Jordan and Nancy Nielsen share why supporting both is key to building resilient schools. Learn more: bit.ly/4uGcPSM

Build new skills that support stronger student outcomes. NDPC’s certification programs give K-12 professionals practical tools they can use right away. Learn more: bit.ly/4ieqhqX

1 in 5 students is chronically absent nationwide. The Attendance Improvement Institute helps district teams analyze attendance data, identify root causes, and build a strategy to improve attendance. Learn more: bit.ly/4ugbn9h

Trauma-informed isn’t a program — it’s a system. NDPC’s Trauma-Skilled Schools framework helps schools align policies, instruction, and relationships to improve engagement and attendance. Learn more: dropoutprevention.org/tss_2025/

#LeadingTomorrow with @Ray_McNulty

Attendance isn’t just a number — it’s a leading indicator of graduation and accountability outcomes. NDPC helps schools implement proven, data-driven strategies to reduce chronic absenteeism and re-engage students. Learn more: bit.ly/3MPSM38

Have a strategy improving attendance, engagement, or graduation rates? #NDPC36 is now accepting proposals. Share your evidence-based work with a national audience of educators committed to student success. Submit your proposal:bit.ly/3ZEmc7h #DropoutPrevention #K12Leaders

Improving graduation outcomes starts with stronger systems. Dr. Doran Gresham helps schools strengthen behavior supports and inclusive practices that keep students connected and on track. Learn more: bit.ly/4tWbbMu

At #NDPC36, these sessions will explore how adult-designed systems shape student behavior—and how neuroscience can strengthen engagement. Read the Session Preview: bit.ly/4tO7DvI

Coming to the 36th National Dropout Prevention Conference: a neuroscience-grounded look at how attention, memory, and motivation actually work—and what improves learning in today’s classrooms. Register now: bit.ly/44DpdHV #NDPC36 #BrainBasedLearning #EducatorPD

Congrats to Dr. Robert Peters, VP & CAO at the National Dropout Prevention Center, on being named a commissioner on the National Action Commission—a national group driving system-level change in K–12. bit.ly/4rulkOi

Coming to the #NDPC36, Dr. Doran Gresham challenges punitive discipline and reframes student behavior as a reflection of adult-designed systems. Register now: bit.ly/44DpdHV

The 36th Annual National Dropout Prevention Conference is where practical solutions meet real classroom and system challenges. Walk away with strategies you can use immediately to strengthen attendance, engagement, and graduation outcomes. Learn more: dropoutprevention.org/ndpc2026/

“Kids aren’t less resilient—they’re resilient in ways we didn’t grow up with.” At #NDPC35, Dr. Bryan Marshall joined Dr. Robert Peters to talk about empathy, modern pressures, & why schools must re-engage students instead of punishing them. #NDPC35 #StudentResilience @bam2525 @drrobertpeters @SPNconnect

Strong relationships. Early intervention. Practical strategies that translate into action. That’s what attendees are taking back from the National Dropout Prevention Conference—and why this work matters year-round. Register now — link in bio. #NDPC36 #DropoutPrevention #StudentEngagement #SupportiveSchools

Across districts nationwide, NDPC and SPN consultants support schools in turning research into practice. Dr. Jordan’s neuroscience expertise helps educators design learning experiences that keep students engaged, supported, & connected to school. 👉 bit.ly/4rccvsv

#NDPC Executive Chair Dr. Bill Daggett was featured on the Educate Me! Podcast for a engaging conversation on #Learning, #Resilience and more.

Call for Proposals is now open for the 36th National Dropout Prevention Conference. Share your evidence-based strategies, innovative practices, and real-world solutions with education professionals from across the country who are committed to improving attendance, engagement, and graduation outcomes. 👉 Apply Now: bit.ly/4aKfUtr