Discover Practical Strategies to Support ALL Students
The 35th Annual National Dropout Prevention Conference is specifically tailored for educators, administrators, counselors, and all stakeholders who serve at-risk and struggling students. This event provides attendees with practical tools and strategies that can be immediately applied to enhance student success. With a focus on evidence-based practices and real-world applications, the conference will equip you with the insights needed to address the unique challenges faced by your students, helping you to create supportive, effective learning environments.
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35th Annual National Dropout Prevention Conference
- October 12-15, 2025
- Orlando, Florida
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South
#NDPC35
Bridge the Gap Between Theory and Practice
At NDPC35, we’ll equip you with the tools and actionable insights to tackle dropout prevention head-on. Explore evidence-based practices, participate in workshops, and hear from leading experts. Dive deep into research-backed methods designed to keep students engaged and on track to graduate. Discover trauma-informed practices, classroom-to-boardroom strategies, and innovative approaches to support both educators and students. Whether you work directly with students or develop school-wide strategies, you’ll gain practical tools and knowledge to make an immediate impact.
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"Educators need strategies they can use now. This conference delivers hands-on tools to improve attendance, engagement, and resilience."
Dr. Robert Peters
CAO & SVP of the National Dropout Prevention Center"This conference is where educators find solutions for attendance, engagement, resilience building and graduation rates that they can apply directly in their own schools and districts."
Dr. Sandy Addis
Chairman of the National Dropout Prevention CenterLearn From Top Innovators in Dropout Prevention
Our presenters bring decades of collective experience in dropout prevention, trauma-skilled education, and innovative learning strategies to the conference. From classroom teachers and administrators to researchers and community engagement specialists, they represent diverse approaches to supporting at-risk students. Each presenter offers practical, evidence-based solutions that have measurably improved student outcomes in their communities. Their combined expertise creates a rich learning environment where attendees can gain actionable strategies to implement in their own schools and districts.
Attend as a Team!
We invite you to attend as a team, to actively participate and devise a comprehensive plan to cater to meeting the needs of ALL students. Teams comprising of five or more in attendance will receive our group rate. Moreover, will be provided the opportunity to meet either prior to the Conference or while on-site with NDPC staff to assist and support in the development of a customized plan for the team to implement.
We invite you to attend as a team, to actively participate and devise a comprehensive plan to cater to meeting the needs of ALL students. Teams comprising of five or more in attendance will receive our group rate. Moreover, will be provided the opportunity to meet either prior to the Conference or while on-site with NDPC staff to assist and support in the development of a customized plan for the team to implement.
Conference Highlights
Cutting-Edge Solutions
Actionable Insights
Networking
Professional Certification Opportunities
Hear From a Past Attendee:
Focus Points
Chronic Absenteeism
Artificial Intelligence (A.I)
Trauma-Informed Practices
Student Engagement
Effective Learning
Future-Focused Systems
Transform your educational insights into an impactful presentation at the National Dropout Prevention Conference in Orlando. Our Call for Proposals is now welcoming submissions. Contribute your unique perspective to a national audience of educators. APPLY HERE
Contact us
Have questions about the conference? The NDPC events team is here to help with any inquiries. Reach us by email or phone—we’re happy to assist!
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1 (518) 723-2138
Email Us
Events@dropoutprevention.org
I walked away with practical strategies that I’ve already started using to keep my students motivated and engaged.
The information about using AI to reach at-risk students was very helpful. I left with concrete strategies to integrate AI tools in my classroom to better support diverse learners.
The presentations and execution of the conference were fantastic! I feel much more confident in my ability to bring new approaches back to my district.
The group sessions and the passion from the presenters were invigorating. I’ve taken several new ideas from these sessions that I can use in my district right away.
The presenters were very passionate about the topics, and I felt motivated to apply the strategies discussed in my own work with students.
Learning more about AI and the future of education really opened my eyes to new possibilities for supporting at-risk students. I plan to share these insights with my team.