SPN
Successful Practices Network (SPN) is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to building the capacity of schools and districts to support ALL students for success in school and in the world beyond school.
SPN is the umbrella organization that includes the National Dropout Prevention Center (NDPC) and the CTE Technical Assistance Center of New York. The unity of our brands allows SPN to provide a cohesive, comprehensive, and customizable approach to meet your district’s needs.
Our Approach
SPN’s experts are dedicated to crafting personalized learning experiences that support every student, educator, and administrator on your Future-Focused journey.
SPN’s deep expertise is built upon our not-for-profit network of brands, like the National Dropout Prevention Center and the CTE Technical Assistance Center of New York. This means we have a deep bench of experts ready to support your school system on issues ranging from attendance improvement to understanding artificial intelligence’s impact on schools.




Services & Solutions
Explore our comprehensive range of services and expertise.
Successful Practice Areas
CREATING CULTURE
A proactive culture doesn’t just sprout overnight.
BUILDING LEADERSHIP CAPACITY
Success for all students: some assembly required.
IMPLEMENTING INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES
Bring SPN’s exceptional in-person and virtual professional learning experiences to your school communities.
SUPPORTING ALL STUDENTS
All means all.

The Rigor, Relevance, & Resilience Learning Model
The Rigor, Relevance, and Resilience (R3) Learning Model equips educators with a dynamic framework to engage students in meaningful learning experiences that prepare them for the future. Rooted in research and real-world application, the model helps schools create rigorous instruction, relevant connections, and the resilience needed for lifelong success. Explore how the R3 model can transform learning in your school.
Interested in Transforming your School or District?
Contact us to learn more about our Future-Focused offerings and other innovative services.
Connect with our team to explore how SPN’s comprehensive K-12 services can support your districts transformation. Once received, we will contact you to discuss your goals, timelines, and next steps, or to answer any questions you may have.
Our Leaders

Dr. Bill Daggett
Founder/Executive Chair
Dr. Robert Peters
Senior Vice President/Chief Academic Officer
Ray McNulty
Senior Fellow for Thought LeadershipBook a Keynote Speaker or Thought Leader
If your organization, conference, or team needs some inspiration, SPN’s experts have the chops to detail the research-backed needs of the future and pave the pathway for its success.