Research Report
Everything we do targets increasing the high school graduation rate! What We Do! Promote solutions—The National Dropout Prevention Center/Network (NDPC/N) has identified 15 <strong>Effective</strong> <strong>Strategies</strong> that positively impact the high school graduation rate. Develop publications—Our practical, research-based publications evolve from field specialists, practitioners, and researchers and include: Journal of At-Risk Issues, National Dropout Prevention Newsletter, and specialized guides pertaining to the 15 <strong>Effective</strong> <strong>Strategies</strong>. Collaborate with stakeholders—We are a membership organization with hundreds of business and community professionals, teachers, administrators, and practitioners providing services to youth around the nation. Conduct professional development—NDPC/N hosts conferences, institutes, and workshops and conducts customized leadership and staff development programs on issues such as service learning, alternative education, mentoring, learning styles, leadership, and school safety. Provide technical assistance—Our staff of consultants will assist you with the answers you need, when you need them, or refer you to our vast array of experts among the Network membership. Operate an online clearinghouse—www.dropoutprevention.org contains the latest statistics, model programs, in<strong>for</strong>mation about effective strategies, and other useful links regarding education re<strong>for</strong>m issues. Serving Youth Since 1986 Benefits to You! Receive—the National Dropout Prevention Newsletter, The Journal of At-Risk Issues, The International Journal on School Disaffection, research reports, exclusive access to our tollfree number, and many national reports related to dropout prevention issues. Publish—your programs, research, and opinions on the Web site or in one of the NDPC/N publications, that are marketed on-line and through our Publications and Resource Guide. Present—a workshop or seminar at NDPC/N national conferences and institutes hosted annually. Discuss—dropout prevention issues with other Network members on Dropout Prevention Online. Network—with other leading edge professionals who, like you, care about the future of our youth. Collaborate—with the Center or other Network members on grants and other joint projects. Join the Network Now! Join the Network now and continue to be among the leaders! Write us, call us, or check our web site <strong>for</strong> details. National Dropout Prevention Center/Network College of Health, Education, and Human Development Clemson University, 209 Martin Street Clemson, SC 29631-1555 Phone: 864-656-2599 Fax: 864-656-0136 ndpc@clemson.edu www.dropoutprevention.org