Conferences
25th Annual National Dropout Prevention Network Conference
Atlanta, GA, November 3 - 6, 2013
Sponsored by the National Dropout Prevention Center/Network in partnership with the Georgia Department of Education, Georgia Regional Educational Service Agencies (RESAs), and Communities in Schools of Georgia.
Inauguration of the NDPC Fellows
The National Dropout Prevention Center and Network announced the inauguration of the NDPC Fellows Program. The Fellows program will expand in the next 12 months to include a NDPN Practitioner Fellows program. Those individuals selected for NDPN Practitioner Fellows will provide the practical outreach through the Network, based on the NDPC Fellow’s research findings and their own work in dropout prevention efforts at the local level. Read On →
Clemson University press release: National Dropout Prevention Center at Clemson names 11 Fellows.
Our 25th Anniversary
It all began a quarter of a century ago. Led by South Carolinian Esther Ferguson, a group of concerned citizens known as The National Dropout Prevention Fund gathered in New York City to discuss the issue of school dropouts. These business and community leaders soon found that there was no place to turn for information about this gnawing problem.
Featured Board
Interviews with NDPC/N Board members.
Press Releases
April 8, 2013 - New Board of Directors Officers
April 8, 2013 - Staff Additions and Changes
School Climate Practice Briefs Released by the National School Climate Center
Link to 11 newly released School Climate Practice Briefs for Implementation and Sustainability, which present the latest in research and best practice for effective school climate reform. Dr. Beth P. Reynolds, our Executive Director, and Ms. Marty Duckenfield, our Public Information Director, coauthored one of these briefs, School Climate and Dropout Prevention. Mr. Terry Pickeral, NDPC Research Fellow, coauthored another brief, School Climate and Shared Leadership.
NEW Dataset Tool
Explore this new, downloadable, and searchable dataset from Ed.gov showing Four-Year Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rates Nationwide, by State, by School, and by Key Subgroups, 2010-2011.
Dropout Risk Factors and Exemplary Programs: A Technical Report
This study, conducted by NDPC/N, and sponsored by Communities In Schools Inc., finds that there are multiple risk factors which increase the likelihood that students will drop out. The evidence clearly shows that dropout is always the result of a long process of disengagement that sometimes begins before the child enrolls in kindergarten. The report also provides information on 50 programs that were found to be effective in addressing these risk factors.
Publications
Sale of the Month
Beyond the Bully Pulpit: The Mayor's Role in Dropout Prevention
by Lambert, E. M.
The National Dropout Prevention Center/Network is pleased to offer this publication at a reduced price. Learn how elected officials, in particular mayors, can be engaged in dropout prevention and what school officials and citizens can do to engage their elected officials. Order yours today!
