
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.
What to Expect
Actionable Insights
Networking
Cutting-Edge Solutions
Certification Opportunities
Focus Points
AI Tools
Discover how AI tools can support at-risk students by personalizing learning experiences, breaking down language barriers, streamlining administrative tasks, and creating more engaging classroom environments that meet diverse student needs effectively.
Student Engagement
Gain practical techniques to connect with disengaged students through relationship-building, relevant instruction, and meaningful activities that foster belonging, motivation, and active participation in their educational journey toward graduation success while creating classroom environments where students thrive.
Future-Focused Systems
Build sustainable, forward-thinking educational frameworks that prepare students for tomorrow's workforce, integrate emerging technologies, and create flexible learning environments that adapt to changing student needs.
Chronic Absenteeism
Learn evidence-based strategies to identify root causes of chronic absenteeism and implement proven interventions that re-engage students, improve attendance rates, and create supportive school environments that keep students connected to learning while addressing barriers that prevent regular school participation.
Effective Learning
Explore and learn new research-backed instructional methods that accommodate different learning styles, promote deeper understanding, and help struggling students build confidence while developing the academic and life skills necessary for future success.
Trauma-Informed Practices
Develop skills to recognize trauma's impact on learning and behavior while implementing supportive classroom strategies, building resilience, and creating safe environments where all students can heal, grow, and achieve academic success through educational approaches.
What Past Attendees are Saying:
I walked away with practical strategies that I’ve already started using to keep my students motivated and engaged.
Past Attendee
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.
Past Attendee
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.
Past Attendee
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.
Past Attendee
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Join K-12 professionals from across the nation who are getting real results with proven Dropout Prevention methods
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!
call us
1 (518) 723-2138
Email Us
Events@dropoutprevention.org