The National Dropout Prevention Center (NDPC) was founded in 1986 to serve as a clearinghouse on issues related to dropout prevention and to offer research-based practices and strategies to increase graduation rates in schools across the U.S. Since inception, NDPC has become the nation’s leading resource for districts that wish to implement proven solutions to improve student outcomes. NDPC has done this through a variety of offerings such as professional development services, leadership and instructional support, national conferences, and sharing of evidence-based best practices. In addition, NDPC provides training programs for Trauma-Skilled Specialist Certification for practitioners and Trauma-Skilled School Model Certification for schools and districts.
