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Professionals in the field of dropout prevention may apply to the National Dropout Prevention Specialist Certification Program. Applicants who are accepted into the program receive a one-year individual membership to the National Dropout Prevention Center, discounts toward events and products, and special opportunities through NDPC. Certification is earned through attendance at 12 designated sessions at National Dropout Prevention Center events or by completing NDPC online courses that address dropout prevention and effective strategies and through demonstration of practice by completing a field project. Certification is valid for three years and may be renewed by maintaining continuous NDPC membership and completing four NDPC online classes, attending four NDPC event sessions, or a combination of both that totals four per calendar year.

As a professional in the field of dropout prevention, you put your heart into your work to make a difference for young people, providing hope, opportunity, and support.

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As a certified National Dropout Prevention Specialist, you can also make a statement to your peers, employers, and community – you are informed, experienced, current, and connected.

The National Dropout Prevention Center has identified 15 effective strategies that have the most positive impact on reducing school dropout. These strategies serve as the foundation for the NDPS certification program.

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Through the National Dropout Prevention Specialist Certification Program, NDPC is identifying and recognizing an “army of practitioners” in the work of dropout prevention. These individuals are recognized on our website and have the potential of being involved in National Dropout Prevention Center projects, events, and opportunities in their area.

Conference participants receive a Presentation Record Sheet to record sessions attended. Session Codes are listed in brackets by each presentation title. The Session Code and the presenter or facilitator signature should be recorded next to the appropriate strategy marker and the sheet turned in at the end of the conference. Online course completers receive a certificate of completion for applicable strategies.

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Sunday, February 17, 2019 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m. Registration 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pre-FORUM Workshops (Must be preregistered.) 5 PFW1. NDPC Success Stories: How They Did It PFW2. Eff ective Culture Transformation: Creating a Culture of Positive Relationships and Academic Success PFW3. Beyond Awareness: NDPC’s Trauma-Skilled Schools Model Monday, February 18, 2019 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast 6 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration/Exhibits Open 6 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 6 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 6 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Opening General Session—Mr. Dwight Carter 7 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own) 8 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Featured Session—The Lightning Round 8 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 8 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 11

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast 14 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration/Exhibits Open 14 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. General Session—Dr. Sue Szachowicz 14 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 14 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Awards Luncheon 16 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 17 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 18 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 22 Wednesday, February 20, 2019 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast 24 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Registration 24 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 24 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 24 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 27 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Closing General Session—Mr. John Gailer 27

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Currently, a Senior Fellow with Successful Practices Network, Sue served Brockton High School, a large (4,300 student) comprehensive urban high school for her entire career and describes herself as Brockton High’s greatest cheerleader. Originally a history teacher, she was the Social Science Department Head for many years, and then became a Housemaster. In 1999 she was appointed the Associate Principal for Curriculum and Instruction and in that capacity directed the school’s literacy initiatives to improve student achievement. She became Brockton High’s principal in 2004 and continued to be committed to educational reform at the school and in the state. She has served on numerous state commissions on education reform particularly regarding the Massachusetts assessment program. Her leadership at Brockton High has been committed to “high expectations, high standards – no excuses.” She received both her BA in History and Sociology and MA in History from Bridgewater State College and earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She has also taught graduate courses in history and education at Bridgewater State College and the University of Massachusetts Boston.

John Gailer joined the National Dropout Prevention Center as Program Coordinator in 2011 and was soon asked to fill the position of Assistant Director. In this role, he designs and delivers professional learning experiences that impact educators, administrators, and youth practitioners nationwide. John earned his Master’s degree in Education from the University of Georgia and has more than 30 years of experience in the field of youth development in the contexts of at-risk and third-culture youth. He has extensive experience in higher education leadership, classroom instruction, and nonprofit administration. He is a Certified Trauma Practitioner for Education, a Certified Social Emotional Intelligence Coach, and a John Maxwell Certified Teacher, Trainer and Coach. John has presented and conducted leadership, teambuilding, and educational workshops throughout the U.S. and internationally.He and his wife, Susanna, have three married children and live in Toccoa, GA, where they manage and live in a home that provides housing for 15 third-culture kids (TCKs) whose parents reside all over the world. Over the last 22 years they have housed more than 300 young people who are now living in more than 30 different countries. He considers time outside in nature his therapy, so he would really rather be in the woods.

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During his tenure as a principal, Dwight joined the International Center for Leadership in Education as a Digital Leadership and Learning Coach where he delivers keynote addresses and coaches educators to explore new ways to increase rigor, relevance, and student and staff engagement. After spending twenty-four years as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, and principal, he became a Leadership and Effectiveness Coach for Dynamix LLC, located in Central Ohio. Dynamix partners with school districts to help them do things more efficiently and effectively by using processes that work. He is the co-author two books: What’s In Your Space? Five Steps to Better School and Classroom Design and Leading Schools in Disruptive Times: How to Survive Hyperchange. Both books are from his experiences as a high school principal helping to navigate students, teachers, administrators, and parents through the complexity of our world today. Because of his collaborative and innovative leadership as a principal, he was named a 2013 National Association of Secondary School Principals Digital Principal of the Year. Additionally, he was the 2014 Academy of Arts and Science Education High School Principal of the Year award and the 2015 Ohio Alliance of Black School Educators Principal of the Year.

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PRE-FORUM WORKSHOPS(Must be preregistered.)

PFW1. NDPC SUCCESS STORIES! HOW THEY DID IT [0105] Location: Kensington APresenter: Dr. Sandy Addis, National Dropout Prevention Center, Anderson, SC

Schools across the country have increased their graduation rates and improved school climate through the implementation of the National Dropout Prevention Center’s 15 Eff ective Strategies for Dropout Prevention. Dr. Sandy Addis and several school leaders from schools that have seen dramatic improvements will lead an interactive session that includes practical assessment and implementation tips as well as lessons learned. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss their own contexts as they relate to graduation rate issues. This encouraging and practical session can be the fi rst step in crafting your school’s success story.

PFW2. EFFECTIVE CULTURE TRANSFORMATION: CREATING A CULTURE OF POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS [0102] Location: OxfordPresenter: Dr. Sue Szachowicz, Successful Practices Network, Rexford, NY

Many of us tell our students that if they work hard, they will be successful. And once they become successful, they will be happy–right? While this pattern generally explains what might motivate our students, more than 10 years of research points us to a diff erent model where happiness is the driver to success. How can schools create a culture in which the students and the adults feel valued, empowered, and yes, even happy? Join Sue for this session and you will learn strategies that can create a positive school culture in which happiness is a key for student achievement and school success.

PFW3. BEYOND AWARENESS: NDPC’S TRAUMA-SKILLED SCHOOLS MODEL [0103] Location: WinchesterPresenter: Mr. John Gailer, National Dropout Prevention Center, Anderson, SC

The eff ects of trauma and stress impact more than half of the students who enter our schools each day. In recent years, there has been a strong focus on building awareness of the conditions that cause trauma and stress in our students. Schools demonstrate an awareness and even become sensitive to these issues. The National Dropout Prevention Center has developed a framework for schools that goes beyond awareness and sensitivity. This workshop introduces the Trauma-Skilled Schools Framework and provides concepts and strategies that are helpful in transforming a school’s culture to be Trauma-Skilled.

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CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTLocation: Cambridge Hall

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION/ EXHIBITS OPENLocation: Cambridge Hall

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS(Participants choose one.)

BRINGING HOPE TO A HOPELESS POPULATION: CONNECTING, ENGAGING & EMPOWERING THE AT-RISK BLACK MALE [0201] Strand: Skill Development Location: EtonPresenter: Mr. AnThony Pelham, The Community Powerhouse, Lancaster, SC

Workshop is designed to ‘E to the third power’ participants by Engaging, Empowering & Educating participants on strategies used by The Community Powerhouse to connect with at-risk black males in a school- and community-based setting. Participants will be introduced to the Powerhouse Model which has aided in the success of over 400 at-risk males.

WHY IS THIS RELEVANT? TEACHING LIFE INSTEAD OF STANDARDS [0202] Strand: Student Engagement StrategiesLocation: OxfordPresenter: Ms. Heather Lloyd, Options Charter School Carmel, Carmel, IN

Standards tell us what to teach, not how to teach. This workshop focuses on utilizing creativity, relevance, and project-based learning to transform content and standards into lessons students fi nd engaging and useful.

ALL STUDENTS ARE REACHABLE AND TEACHABLE [0205] Strand: Student Engagement StrategiesLocation: Kensington APresenter: Ms. Rebecca Castle, The Promise Educational Collaborative, LLC, Columbus, OH

Learn how to engage, excite and tap into the emotional side of students by integrating the arts into core content classes. Do you think you have no artistic skills? Then you ARE qualifi ed to participate in this hands-on session that introduces the basics of arts integration and how it can take your classroom or school to a new level. Participants will receive handouts to support implementing arts integration in their classrooms.

BUILDING AND MAINTAINING TRUST AND RELATIONSHIPS: LEADING WITH HEART [0206]Strand: Relationship StrategiesLocation: Kensington BPresenter: Judge J. Corpening, North Carolina Courts, Wilmington, NC

Positive relationships and trust between adults in our schools and the students they serve are the foundation of a positive school climate and a safer school. Participants will learn the fi ve chambers of heart necessary to build and maintain relationships and trust with our students, especially our teens. This session will be fast moving, fun, and involve football and movies.

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.


FROM ENGAGEMENT TO MARRIAGE [0303]Strand: Student Engagement StrategiesLocation: WinchesterPresenter: Dr. Robert Shumer, Metropolitan State U/U of Minnesota, Burnsville, MN

Two proven ways to engage students in learning is to involve them in the worlds of work and civic life. In this session we examine how the marriage between service-learning and career/technical education keeps students in school and provides a foundation for work and citizenship in a democracy.

PARENT UNIVERSITY [0304] Strand: Family & Community EngagementLocation: PembrokePresenter: Mr. Maurice Jordan, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

This presentation will detail the method we established to address the “educational” needs of the parents of at-risk youth in our community. By partnering with university professors we were able to off er classes to give these parents needed skills for them to assist their children.

DE-ESCALATION AS A MEANS OF EMPOWERMENT [0308] Strand: Relationship StrategiesLocation: HamptonPresenters: Mr. Sam Fleischman and Mr. Bo Wolfe, Pinnacle Behavioral Health/Elk River Treatment Program, Huntsville, AL

We will demonstrate the importance of validating the emotions of a person in crisis and to empower that person to problem solve in order to regain control. We will discuss how the typical empathetic approach to de-escalation is problematic and dis-empowering. This presentation will illustrate the importance of

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validation to show the person in crisis that there is a common goal. We will demonstrate how to empower a person in crisis to make the most benefi cial choice in regards to their situation.

ONE CHAPTER AT A TIME [0309] Strand: Relationship StrategiesLocation: SomersetPresenter: Ms. Cherish Skinker, Virginia Department of Education Training and Technical Assistance Center at James Madison University, Marshall, VA

English/Language Arts (ELA) teachers have a unique opportunity to connect with students through thoughtful literature choices. Unfortunately, many students struggle with reading and fi nd ELA classrooms intimidating. This session will provide book titles and activities that can be used to increase student engagement and build teacher-student relationships.

OPENING GENERAL SESSION10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

(All are invited.)

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WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS Host: Dr. Sandy Addis, National Dropout Prevention Center, Anderson, SC

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Mr. Dwight Carter, Dynamix, Blacklick, OH

CLOSING REMARKS Host: Dr. Sandy Addis, National Dropout Prevention Center, Anderson, SC

Dr. Jay Smink LifetimeAchievement Award

Dolores (Dee) Stegelin was an associate professor of early childhood education in the Eugene T. Moore School of Education at Clemson University. Dr. Stegelin facilitated the development of an expanded undergraduate and graduate early childhood teacher education program at Clemson. She pursued research in early literacy, public policy, inclusion of children with disabilities, public school early childhood programs, the Reggio Emilia approach, and parent involvement. Her research focused on Educational Policy and Curriculum Theory. Her publications include 'Early Childhood Teacher Beliefs About STEAM Education After a Professional Development Conference'. She is the author of four textbooks and numerous professional articles.

Dr. Stegelin has been active in the National Association of Early Childhood Education, the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators, the Association of Childhood Education International, and the American Educational Research Association, all at the national level. She has served as the public policy chair for the South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children. She has also been involved in the research and instructional dimensions of the First Steps to School Readiness early childhood program in SouthCarolina.

Dolores Stegelin, Ph. D.NDPC FellowProfessor Emerita of Learning and Teaching, 2001 – 2017Eugene T. Moore Professor of Early Childhood EducationCollege of Health, Education, and Human DevelopmentClemson University

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LUNCH (on your own)

FEATURED SESSION1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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THE LIGHTNING ROUND Host: Mr. John Gailer, National Dropout Prevention Center, Anderson, SC

This fast-paced, fun round of lightning strikes from selected presenters will provide inspiration, ideas, words of wisdom, and ideas. Eight presenters will provide fi ve minutes of insight in a timed, continuous run of entertaining presentations. Come ready for a time fi lled with takeaways gleaned from experience and expertise.

2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.


PRESCHOOL EXPULSION AND SUSPENSION IN THE UNITED STATES: IMPLICATIONS FOR SCHOOL-BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS [0501] Strand: Student Engagement StrategiesLocation: EtonPresenter: Dr. Dolores Stegelin, Clemson University, Columbia, SC

Preschool expulsion and suspension is an emerging issue. Each year, thousands of young children are expelled from federal and state funded preschool programs. Research indicates that some child populations are more vulnerable for expulsion and suspension than others. This session presents strategies for schools to utilize to diminish and prevent preschool expulsion and suspension.

DON’T QUIT ON ME: WHAT YOUNG PEOPLE WHO LEFT SCHOOL SAY ABOUT THE POWER OF RELATIONSHIPS [0502] Strand: Relationship StrategiesLocation: OxfordPresenter: Mr. Marlon Prince, Marlboro County School District, Bennettsville, SC

“Don’t Quit on Me” examines the role supportive relations play promoting on-time high school graduation and helping young people who don’t graduate on time reengage with education.

NDPC’S NATIONAL DROPOUT PREVENTION SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION PROGRAM [0503] Strand: Leadership StrategiesLocation: WinchesterPresenter: Ms. Lynn Dunlap, National Dropout Prevention Center, Anderson, SC

NDPC’s Dropout Prevention Specialist Certifi cation Program now has more than 500 participants and nearly 100 completers. This session will be geared to the interest and levels of the participants. NDPC staff will be present to fi eld questions, provide guidance, and answer questions regarding enrollment, content, fi eld projects, and recertifi cation. If you are wondering if this certifi cation program is for you, this session is defi nitely for you.

BUILDING GRIT & GROWTH MINDSET THROUGH THE POWER OF CONNECTION [0504] Strand: Skill DevelopmentLocation: PembrokePresenters: Dr. Debi Crimmins and Mrs. Bobbi Bear, Achieve3000, Frisco, TX

A classroom culture that values struggle and risk-taking empowers students to develop grit and “growth mindset.” Modeling the importance of authentic connection helps students to thrive as they tie learning to career goals. Let’s discuss how diff erentiated literacy strategies help students to connect inside the classroom and beyond.

CONNECTING WITH AT-RISK STUDENTS USING @FOOD APPROACH. [0505] Strand: Student Engagement StrategiesLocation: Kensington APresenters: Mr. David Browne, Twinsburg High School, Twinsburg, OH and Dr. Davison Mupinga, Kent State University, Kent, OH

Much like the homeless, hungry students in our classes are invisible and at risk of dropping out. With food at center of the strategy, @FOOD approach feeds students (F), initiates conversations (O), encourages opening up (O), and provides direction (D) for success to at-risk students.

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CLIMATE CONTROL: CREATING AND SUSTAINING A POSITIVE ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE AND CULTURE [0506] Strand: Leadership StrategiesLocation: Kensington BPresenter: Mr. Hustle University, Hustle University, Stone Mountain, GA

Climate Control shares a revolutionary approach to school improvement. It informs attendees on how to create, strengthen and maintain a strong organizational culture and climate that will empower all. Results will improve staff morale, reduce turnover, increase community involvement...and yes, improve student academic and behavioral outcomes. Administrators will marvel at how making these few, small changes will make a HUGE impact in their ability to run and manage their schools/ districts.

THE RIGHT RELATIONSHIPS TO BUILD GRADUATION MINDSETS [0507] Strand: Relationship StrategiesLocation: Kensington CPresenters: Dr. Raashad Fitzpatrick, Mr. Daniel Foster, and Mr. Mathew Montgomery, Gaff ney High School, Gaff ney, SC

The graduation rate at Gaff ney High School (GHS) has moved from 73% to 83%. 100% of seniors apply for college and now over 80% of graduating seniors attend college. GHS has developed community and business partnerships to ensure students have multiple opportunities beyond graduation. Key relationships with teachers, guidance counselors, administrators, and the graduation coach ensure students graduate on time.

FINDING THE S.P.A.R.K.: SPEAKING TO THE POTENTIAL, ABILITY AND RESILIENCE INSIDE EVERY KID [0508] Strand: Mentoring StrategiesLocation: HamptonPresenters: Mrs. Brooke Wheeldon-Reece and Ms. Tiff any Gleason, The S.P.A.R.K. Initiative, Brandon, FL

There is a S.P.A.R.K. within every human being, regardless of circumstances, that cannot be damaged. This SPARK, is the birthplace of resilience, well-being, commonsense, intelligence, solutions, creativity and innovation. This presentation will explore how natural resilience is uncovered when youth and the adults who serve them, fi nd their own S.P.A.R.K.

SUPPORTING YOUTH ENGAGEMENT: ACADEMIC, MENTORING, AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO RECONNECT AT-RISK YOUTH [0509] Strand: Student Engagement StrategiesLocation: SomersetPresenters: Dr. Katherine Zaromatidis, Iona College, New Rochelle, NY; Dr. Kara Naidoo, California State University - Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA; and Mrs. Catherine Salch, Iona College, New Rochelle, NY

This presentation will focus on strategies used to promote student engagement of at-risk youth from chronic underperforming public schools. The Liberty Partnerships Program provides academic and social/emotional supports including tutoring, mentoring, and after-school activities. Community partnerships are utilized in all aspects of the program to enhance outreach to at-risk students and their families.

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.


JUVENILE JUSTICE, A SCHOOL DISTRICT AND POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS ON THE “INSIDE” AND SUPPORTS IN THE “FREE” [0601] Strand: Leadership StrategiesLocation: EtonPresenter: Mrs. Amy Graeber, Bexar County Learning Center, San Antonio, TX

How do you get kids to think and participate academically in school after a prolonged duration of being expelled or suspended? The Juvenile Probation Department, Residential Treatment Facility, and the school became collaborative working partners to redesign and redevelop a program to support students 24/7 until their discharge of the program. Redesigning school structure, and campus systems to support the facility’s PBIS push. A true partnership was born and students are seeing the success.

#PULLTHEMIN: RE-CONNECTING DISENGAGED STUDENTS THROUGH RIGOR, RELEVANCE AND RELATIONSHIPS [0602] Strand: Student Engagement StrategiesLocation: OxfordPresenter: Dr. Emily Freeland, International Center for Leadership in Education, Hoover, AL

We must start on day ONE fi nding ways to #PullThemIn! We know that there are multiple reasons why students disengage from schools each year. It is still a silent epidemic. This session will focus on how student engagement can be increased and students can be reconnected with learning. Eff ective strategies and resources for establishing meaningful relationships, developing rigorous expectations and providing relevant work will be explored.

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IT TAKES A VILLAGE (TO GRADUATE ALL STUDENTS) [0603] Strand: Mentoring StrategiesLocation: WinchesterPresenters: Dr. Raashad Fitzpatrick and Mr. Daniel Foster, Gaff ney High School, Gaff ney, SC, Mr. Darius Dawkins, Ola Copeland Learning Center, Gaff ney, SC, and Mr. Shawn Corry, Gaff ney Middle School, Gaff ney, SC

Gaff ney High School has partnered with elementary schools, middle schools, alternative education, community organizations, and postsecondary institutions to ensure all students graduate. Representatives from Gaff ney High School, Gaff ney Middle School, and the Ola Copeland Alternative Learning Center will share their journey to increased graduation and college-entry rates. Specifi c strategies will be provided on how to collaborate to ensure a seamless transition from the “cradle to the stage”.

REWRITING THE STORY [0604] Strand: Student Engagement StrategiesLocation: PembrokePresenter: Mrs. Nancy Nielsen, Suwannee County School District (ret.), Live Oak, FL

By the time students consider dropping out, they have written a story about themselves based on experiences, past successes and/or failures, messages from parents, teachers, and peers, and beliefs about the importance of school and their own capabilities. Learn how one program used the processes of building community, establishing relationships, and documenting evidence of success to help students remain in school and rewrite their stories.

BUILDING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS IN TO CURRICULUM AND SCHOOL DESIGN [0605] Strand: Skill Development (Life Skills, Connection Skills)Location: Kensington APresenter: Mr. Bryan Kelliher, Bud Carlson Academy, Rochester, NH

Recognizing the heightened importance of student success in 21st Century Skills, Bud Carlson Academy has designed its curriculum and advisory program around promoting students’ growth and achievement in skills including communication, self-direction, collaboration, creative & critical thinking and citizenry. This presentation will share the changes in the school’s design & curriculum that have helped at-risk students internalize where they have grown and how they have applied them pre/post graduation.

PEDAGOGY OF THE TRAUMA-IMPACTED [0606] Strand: Student Engagement StrategiesLocation: Kensington BPresenter: Dr. Eurmon Hervey, Jr., Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA

The number of students who experience trauma in its various forms is rising rapidly. The impact of trauma coupled with academic performance expectations presents a losing battle for many. Participants will explore pedagogy (the art and skill of teaching/engagement) and strategies to inspire (trauma-impacted) student success.

CREATING A MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AT THE HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL [0608] Strand: Mentoring StrategiesLocation: HamptonPresenters: Mr. Matt Bland and Mrs. Kristin Breslin, Chesterfi eld County Public Schools, Midlothian, VA

Learn how to easily create a mentorship program at any high school or middle school at no cost to the school or school district. Every school in the 19 year history that has implemented this program has seen remarkable success.

DEVELOPING PRINCIPLED LEADERS: CONNECTING COLLEGE STUDENTS AND AT-RISK YOUTH [0609] Strand: Leadership StrategiesLocation: SomersetPresenters: Dr. Stephenie Hewett, The Citadel Zucker FamilySchool of Education, Charleston, SC; Ms. Ashley Burton, The Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics, Charleston, SC; Mr. Michael Rice, Mr. Braxton McDuffi e, and Ms. Hannah Roth, The Citadel, Charleston, SC

Service learning with at-risk youth is a primary vehicle for developing leaders among both college students and K-12 populations. This session features an education professor, a Community Engagement Fellow, and several undergraduate students sharing their successful experiences in programs that pair college students identifi ed as young leaders in service with at-risk youth.

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COLLABORATING WITH A PURPOSE: EFFECTIVE TRUANCY REDUCTION [0801] Strand: Family & Community EngagementLocation: EtonPresenters: Attorney Grady Paris, J.D., Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center, Prairie View, TX and Judge Yvonne Williams, Ms. Eleanor Thompson and Ms. Valerie Fruge’, Justice of the Peace Court, Precinct 1, Travis County, Austin, TX

Truancy has become a chronic problem throughout the country and identifi ed as the gateway to delinquency, social isolation and educational failure. Families, communities, courts, law enforcement, social service providers and school professionals all seek a solution. The Eff ective Parent & Child Engagement

training program, as it has been implemented in Travis County through a collaboration of key stakeholders, has reduced court involvement and strengthened families.

CULTURE: HOW TO MAKE PBIS INTEGRATION, NOT JUST WORK, BUT BECOME A WAY OF LIFE WITH STUDENTS & STAFF [0802]Strand: Leadership StrategiesLocation: OxfordPresenter: Mr. Jeremy Angus, The Prevention Network & CLASS Academy, Baden, PA

CLASS Academy has taken an innovative and exciting approach to PBIS in all three tiers of integration. Learn how to make PBIS a way of life. Learn tips and tricks to make sure you and your team are providing incredible experiences and lessons, not just to the students, but each other.

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO TEACH YOUR STUDENTS LIFE SKILLS [0803] Strand: Skill Development Location: WinchesterPresenters: Mr. Vincenzo Capone and Mr. Enuel Caraballo, Overcoming Obstacles, New York, NY

It is well known how important it is for young people to learn life skills, but as educators, identifying available resources for doing this can be a huge challenge. In this session, attendees will discover what resources are available to them and gain hands-on experience with life skills activities to learn how this instruction can benefi t their entire student population.

CHANGES IN SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT GIVEN GRADE, DISABILITY, AND SCHOOL-WIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS [0804] Strand: Skill Development Location: PembrokePresenter: Ms. Edith Hayles, University of Southern Mississippi, Oxford, MS

Without the right school-based interventions, many students with disabilities will experience academic failure, disciplinary infractions, social isolation, self-doubt, school disengagement, and school dropout. One example of a school-based intervention eff ective for students with disabilities is Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).

RESILIENCE CAN BE TAUGHT: 4 KEYS TO UNLEASHING RESILIENCE [0805] Strand: Student Engagement StrategiesLocation: Kensington APresenter: Mr. Hans Magleby, WhyTry Organization, Provo, UT

Resilience is something we’re all born with. Learn about vital skills of resilience and three keys to creating a resilient climate. This engaging presentation will empower you to deliver these skills to students of any background and learning style, enabling them to thrive not only in school, but in life.

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THE NEW PBIS: TREATING BEHAVIOR AS A SYMPTOM…NOT THE PROBLEM [0806] Strand: Student Engagement StrategiesLocation: Kensington BPresenter: Hotep, Hustle University, Stone Mountain, GA

This workshop will share the precursors that lead to all behavior, inform on how to transform academic and behavioral outcomes, explain what leads to at-risk behaviors and why people repeat the same negative behaviors and demonstrate how relevance and relationships impact behavior. In the end, attendees will be introduced to what is being called “The New PBIS”!

CHANGING THE CONVERSATION: THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED OF CHILD ADVOCACY ARTIST GEORGE MILLER II [0807] Strand: Relationship StrategiesLocation: Kensington CPresenters: Dr. Patrick O’Connor, Kent State University, Kent, OH and Mr. George Miller, II, GemArt Studio, Orange Park, FL

This session features a new approach and conversation to career planning for youth at-risk. The Road Less Traveled of George Miller II illustrates how career planning in a millennial world requires a diff erent skill set for students. Those working with youth at-risk need new ways to connect with students to deliver t his skill set.This session examines that skill set providing resources for attendees to improve connections with students.

AWARENESS IS NOT ENOUGH: MOVING TOWARD TRAUMA-SKILLED [0808] Strand: Student Engagement StrategiesLocation: HamptonPresenter: Mr. John Gailer, National Dropout Prevention Center, Anderson, SC

The eff ects of trauma and stress impact more than half of the students that enter our schools each day. In recent years, there has been a strong focus on building awareness of the conditions that cause trauma and stress in our students. Schools demonstrate an awareness and even become sensitive to these issues. The National Dropout Prevention Center has developed a framework for schools that goes beyond awareness and sensitivity. This workshop introduces the Trauma-Skilled Schools Framework and provides concepts and strategies that are helpful in transforming a school’s culture to be Trauma-Skilled.

PROMOTING ACADEMIC STUDENT SUCCESS: IN AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL IN RURAL WYOMING [0809] Strand: Relationship StrategiesLocation: SomersetPresenters: Mr. David Shaw, Ms. Jennifer Wilson, Ms. Haleigh Buckendorf, Ms. Ashleigh Fogle, Mr. Caleb D’Ambrosio, and Mr. Phillip Hansen, Skyline Academy/Sublette County School District 1, Pinedale, WY

The workshop is an interactive session presented by students from a rural Wyoming alternative high school. The session presents ideas on building relationships through student engagement. See how the school reduced dropout rates and increased attendance through mentoring, family and community outreach, and soft skill development.

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AWARD PRESENTATION Governor and Mrs. Richard Riley Award for Excellence in Dropout Prevention Dr. Stephenie M. Hewett, The Citadel, Charleston, SC

CLOSING REMARKS Host: Dr. Sandy Addis, National Dropout Prevention

Governor and Mrs. Richard W. Riley Awardfor Excellence in Dropout Prevention

In 2006, Stephenie Initiated the Darkness to Light partnership with The Citadel School of Education. Through her work, The Citadel was the first college to have a major requiring Stewards of Children training and certification as part of its curriculum and graduation requirements for both undergraduate and graduate students in its Teacher Education, Counseling, Literacy, and Educational Leadership programs. In 2012, Stephenie with the help of The Citadel’s president, General John Rosa, initiated the Citadel Darkness to Light Initiative. The Citadel started requiring all faculty, staff, contractors, and students to be trained as Stewards of Children in 2012. Through Dr. Hewett’s work, The Citadel became the first and only college to have its faculty, staff, and student body required to take this critical training to protect children. Stephenie has helped to coordinate the Stewards of Children training for over 10,000 students, faculty, staff and volunteers to be stewards of our future leaders, our children.

Originally from Aiken, SC, Stephenie grew up surrounded by teachers. Generations of females in her family have been teachers. She entered Clemson University and majored in Early Childhood Education. After teaching for 4 years, she returned to Clemson to complete a Master’s degree in Reading Education. While teaching on the college level as a teaching assistant at Clemson, she found her true educational fit with the college age group. Seeking to continue teaching on a college level, she received an Ed.D. from New Mexico State University in Curriculum and Instruction with Special Emphasis on Reading. She

began her college teaching career in 1988 at The Citadel. Her special interest area has been students who are at-risk. She has been involved in numerous Citadel partnerships in public schools.

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COMPASSION FATIGUE VERSUS COMPASSION SATISFACTION: [1104] Strand: Leadership StrategiesLocation: PembrokePresenters: Mr. Sam Fleischman and Mr. Bo Wolfe, Pinnacle Behavioral Health, Huntsville, AL

As professionals we strive to serve others in ways that empower them to improve quality of life through creating the opportunity for change, bring order to chaos, and ease/heal suff ering and pain. However, being successful in this profession does not come without emotional exhaustion, and compassion fatigue. This presentation will increase our chances of taking necessary steps to balance personal life and professional stressors.

MENTORING YOUTH: THE IMPACT ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT [1105] Strand: Mentoring StrategiesLocation: Kensington APresenter: Mr. Kerry Abel, Richland County School District One, Columbia , SC

Mentoring may occur in a variety of settings and structured mentoring programs provide mentors with the opportunity to off er mentees a variety of helpful experiences designed to improve their attitudes, behaviors and soft skills. This workshop will provide participants with the tools for building an eff ective mentoring program.

CARING: SHOW IT UNTIL THEY KNOW IT [1106] Strand: Relationship StrategiesLocation: Kensington BPresenters: Mr. Thomas Loftin, Mrs. Jennifer Gardner, and Ms. Uvonda Willis, Greene County Schools, Snow Hill, NC

This presentation will focus on building lasting relationships with students. Many students come to school unsure about their place in the world and if they are cared for or not. Together we’ll discuss strategies to build relationships that make students feel valued and make them want to give their best eff orts.

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“SUITE-N” THE DEAL: SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING NEEDS OF STUDENTS [1101] Strand: Student Engagement StrategiesLocation: EtonPresenters: Dr. Paige Swartz, Ms. Martha Kent, and Mrs. Pam Smith, Mountain Education Charter High School, Cleveland, GA

Mountain Education Charter High School, a non-traditional evening charter school, uses a system of risk assessment/identifi cation, evidence-based curricula, and a suite of “prescriptive” interventions to address the non-cognitve needs of its students. Proactively addressing these needs positively aff ects student engagement and increases the likelihood of high school graduation.

BARE FEET: USING MUSIC AND DANCE TO CONNECT WITH AT-RISK STUDENTS [1102] Strand: Student Engagement StrategiesLocation: OxfordPresenters: Dr. Davison Mupinga and Dr. Emily Mupinga, Kent State University, Kent, OH

Using music, social media, and art to connect with at-risk students is not something new; however, success depends on structure of program. Bare Feet is music-based program that allows connecting with at-risk teenagers using music and the dance fl oor.

I JUST TURNED EIGHTEEN, NOW WHAT? EMPOWERING FOSTER CARE YOUTH UPON AGING OUT [1103] Strand: Student Engagement StrategiesLocation: WinchesterPresenter: Ms. Marlynn Reuter, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA

While statistics show foster care youth are at greater risk for not completing college, they exemplify strong resiliency, increasing the likelihood their motivation will remain high as they age out. This session will focus on diff erent strategies institutions and high schools are implementing across the United States to better engage former foster care youth, in addition to success stories of those who have aged out.

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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CARS, CANINES, AND CADAVERS, OH MY! IMPROVING CTE PROGRAMS THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF AR/VR [1108] Strand: Student Engagement StrategiesLocation: HamptonPresenters: Dr. Shanan Chappell Moots, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA and Mr. Michael Carbenia, zSpace, Orlando, FL, and Dr. Joe Parlier, zSpace, Nashville, TN,

How can students can go from repairing the brakes on a car to applying EKG leads to a human body to welding equipment with a torch without leaving one learning space? Come learn with us! A recent report of the National Dropout Prevention Center identifi ed 15 research-based strategies to help keep students in school. A strong Career and Technical Education program is one successful strategies. As teachers and leaders assess their CTE programs to ensure alignment among student interests and programs off ered, the integration of Augmented (AR) and Virtual (VR) Reality is helping CTE programs off er students opportunities never available before. In this session, the fi ndings of the research around decreasing dropout rates will be reviewed and the improvement of CTE programs through AR/VR will be shared by district leadership.

ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL: DEVELOPING A NATIONAL CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS EDUCATION [1109] Strand: Skill DevelopmentLocation: SomersetPresenter: Ms. Leilani Brown, K12, Herndon, VA

In this session, Leilani M. Brown will share why K12 is developing a National Career Readiness program and it’s approach to providing a personalized, re-imagined high school education.

2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.


17 GOING ON DROPPING OUT: ENGAGING THE OVER AGE STUDENT [1201] Strand: Student Engagement StrategiesLocation: EtonPresenter: Dr. Pamela Davis, Duval County Public Schools, Jacksonville, FL

This presentation shares a district-wide initiative to engage over age students in appropriate programs to foster promotion to the next grade level and graduation. Participants will hear practical strategies that can be replicated at the school level to engage students that are under-credited and over age.

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CHANGING THE CULTURE, CLIMATE, AND PERCEPTION OF AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM AND PREPARING STUDENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL HOME SCHOOL TRANSITIONS [1202] Strand: Leadership StrategiesLocation: OxfordPresenter: Dr. Katie Briscoe, Copeland Academy, Gaff ney, SC

Resiliency, mindfulness, triggers, escalating, ACEs...these words and concepts are common and known to the faculty, staff , and students of Copeland Academy. As a new principal at Copeland Academy, Dr. Katie Briscoe has taken ownership for ensuring students are being prepared to successfully transition back to their home schools. The session will provide insight on the initiatives that Dr. Briscoe has put into place at Copeland Academy to change the culture, climate, and perception.

STOPPING THE SCHOOL-TO-PRISON PIPELINE USING INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS: LOCALLY, REGIONALLY AND STATEWIDE [1203] Strand: Family & Community EngagementLocation: WinchesterPresenters: Dr. Janna Robertson, UNCW DPC, Wilmington, NC; Chief District Court Judge J. Corpening, 5th Judicial District, New Hanover and Pender Counties, Wilmington, NC; and Mrs. Judy Stubblefi eld, New Hanover County Schools, Wilmington, NC

Our school district entered an interagency agreement with courts, law enforcement, mental health, and social services to limit referral to law enforcement for minor school-based off enses. After our initial success, our model was mandated for the entire state of North Carolina. Find out about our three year results, the toolkit created to help districts write their own interagency agreement, and the challenges we are facing locally, regionally and statewide.

BAM (BOYS ARTS MENTORING): USING THE ARTS TO IMPROVE MOTIVATION AND ENGAGEMENT WITH SCHOOL, FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS OF COLOR [1204]Strand: Student Engagement StrategiesLocation: PembrokePresenter: Ms. Louisa Castrodale, Palm Springs Unifi ed School District, Rancho Mirage, CA

Palm Springs Unifi ed School District has taken a unique approach to addressing its disproportionate rates of suspension and expulsion for boys of color. Arts Coordinator, Louisa Castrodale, will explain what led her to create the program, which operates in all six district middle schools. A dynamic team of fi ve male artists, works monthly with selected students, in art making, world drum, spoken word and break dancing.


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ORGANIZE, ALIGN, INTEGRATE: DESIGNING SCHOOLS TO SERVE AT-RISK LEARNERS [1205] Strand: Leadership StrategiesLocation: Kensington APresenter: Dr. Merrianne Dyer, UCLA Center for Mental Health in Schools-Scholastic, Gainesville, GA

How do schools support children with signifi cant challenges while also meeting increased accountability demands? This session will describe and apply the UCLA Center for Mental Health in Schools Learning Supports System to leadership and school design. Participants will identify how to use the design approach to organize people, time, and structures that support high-impact strategies.

CATCHING LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE: TRANSLATING CHALLENGES INTO EFFECTIVE TRANSITIONS FOR NONTRADITIONAL STUDENTS [1206] Strand: Student Engagement StrategiesLocation: Kensington BPresenter: Mr. Robert Eichorn, Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA

Electrifying student engagement begins with identifying the root cause for student areas of strength and growth, creating a climate and culture that includes and supports students, and establishing positive transitions in every facet of the young person’s K-12 experience. Emerge with strategies and tools to create this for all students!

DATA-DRIVEN STRATEGIES: UTILIZING RESILIENCY DATA TO TARGET SEL SKILLS [1207] Strand: Skill Development Location: Kensington CPresenter: Mr. Ron Gibbs, Graduation Alliance, Salt Lake City, UT

Research is continuing to show that Social Emotional Skills and resiliency are key for students to not only become more eff ective learners in our classrooms, but also fi nd more success when it comes to postsecondary education and careers. We must be able to address root causes of student ABC symptoms and prepare students to overcome challenging obstacles by utilizing leading SEL data and predictive analytics to effi ciently target tiered interventions and strategies to build students’ SEL skill levels.

DEVELOPING PRINCIPLED LEADERS: CONNECTING COLLEGE STUDENTS AND AT-RISK YOUTH [1208] Strand: Leadership StrategiesLocation: HamptonPresenters: Dr. Stephenie Hewett, The Citadel Zucker Family School of Education, Charleston, SC; Ms. Ashley Burton, The Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics, Charleston, SC; Mr. Michael Rice, Mr. Braxton McDuffi e, and Ms. Hannah Roth, The Citadel, Charleston, SC

Service learning with at-risk youth is a primary vehicle for developing leaders among both the college student and K-12 populations. This session features an education professor, a Community Engagement Fellow, and several undergraduate students sharing their successful experiences in programs that pair college students identifi ed as young leaders in service with at-risk youth.

LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING SCHOOL SUCCESS OF TRAUMA-IMPACTED STUDENTS [1209] Strand: Leadership StrategiesLocation: SomersetPresenter: Dr. Sandy Addis, National Dropout Prevention Center, Anderson, SC

This presentation will summarize the National Dropout Prevention Center’s research and fi ndings on how leaders can best utilize professional developement, shape school climate, lead instruction, and utilize mental health supports to improve the learning and behaviors of students impacted by adverse childhood experiences, stress, and mental health issues. The presentation will also show how existing dropout prevention strategies and interventions such as The 15 Eff ective Strategies for Dropout Prevention can be strategically used to best benefi t trauma-impacted youth. The presentation will show how careful consideration of the school’s policies, practices, and people can achieve improved behavior, achievement, and eventual graduation for trauma-impacted students.

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EMOTION COACHING: SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT [1301] Strand: Skill Development Location: EtonPresenter: Dr. Michael Hylen, National Alternative Education Association, Wilmore, KY

This workshop focuses on the benefi ts of an “emotion coaching” approach to helping students mature emotionally. Relationship building skills and the benefi ts of such an approach are emphasized. Educators will see the benefi t of empathy and building trusted relationships in teaching moral behaviors and positive social skills.

I CAN GO TO COLLEGE!: CONNECTING AT-RISK MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AND POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONS THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED, MOCK-COLLEGE EXPERIENCES [1302] Strand: Family & Community EngagementLocation: OxfordPresenter: Ms. Lisa Kulka, University at Buff alo, Buff alo, NY

Recent research on college access indicates that at-risk middle school students severely lack the knowledge/skills needed to navigate college systems and obtain fi nancial aid. A successful summer residential programming model in Buff alo, NY brings middle school students to college campuses for one week to improve those skills long term, as well as improve academic performance along the way. Learn about the framework of this model, and how it can be replicated in your organization or district.

ENGAGING STUDENTS WITH THE ARTS [1303] Strand: Student Engagement StrategiesLocation: WinchesterPresenters: Dr. Janna Robertson, UNCW DPC,Wilmington, NC and Mrs. Stephanie Willis, New Hanover County Schools, Wilmington, NC

The impact of the arts on students has helped us improve the student’s engagement, increased graduation rates, and even reduced crime in the community. Hear about multiple projects including community murals, basketball dribbling, kindness rocks, outdoor art galleries, afterschool arts programming, a school designed around the arts, and the impact on the participants and community.


SPARK-ING ENGAGEMENT [1308] Strand: Relationship StrategiesLocation: HamptonPresenters: Ms. Brooke Wheeldon-Reece and Ms. Tiff any Gleason, The S.P.A.R.K. Initiative, Brandon, FL

There is a S.P.A.R.K. within every human-being, regardless of their circumstances. This S.P.A.R.K., is the birthplace of resilience, well-being, common sense, intelligence, solutions, creativity, and innovation. Before students and educators alike can engage fully with life’s opportunities they must fi rst engage with their S.P.A.R.K. This presentation will explore the three keys to successful relationships and sustainable youth engagement.

LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING SCHOOL SUCCESS OF TRAUMA-IMPACTED STUDENTS [1309] Strand: Leadership StrategiesLocation: SomersetPresenter: Dr. Sandy Addis, National Dropout Prevention Center, Anderson, SC

This presentation will summarize the National Dropout Prevention Center’s research and fi ndings on how leaders can best utilize professional developement, shape school climate, lead instruction, and utilize mental health supports to improve the learning and behaviors of students impacted by adverse childhood experiences, stress, and mental health issues. The presentation will also show how existing dropout prevention strategies and interventions such as The 15 Eff ective Strategies for Dropout Prevention can be strategically used to best benefi t trauma-impacted youth. The presentation will show how careful consideration of the school’s policies, practices, and people can achieve improved behavior, achievement, and eventual graduation for trauma-impacted students.

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TAKING THE RESTORATIVE PRACTICES EXIT OFF THE SCHOOL-TO-PRISON PIPELINE [1403] Strand: Relationship StrategiesLocation: WinchesterPresenter: Mr. Christopher Riddick, Fort Worth Independent School District, Fort Worth, TX

Restorative Practices (RP) are diff erentiated relational approaches to engaging and helping the student manage their behaviors. RP intentionally focuses on building relationships, trust, empathy, respect and a sense of belonging and community. It serves as the platform for meaningful accountability with an attempt to dismiss exclusionary consequences and avoid zero-tolerance policies.

RECOGNIZING THE “INVISIBLE” STUDENT [1404] Strand: Relationship StrategiesLocation: PembrokePresenter: Mr. Barry Smith, Fort Worth Independent School District, Fort Worth, TX

This session focuses on the importance of recognizing and acknowledging the struggling student in the absence of social, familial, and academic support groups to provide interventions and positive reinforcement. This is not a mentoring program but is an extended support system, which culminates in the “Hope and Perseverance“ Award and Banquet at the end of the school year.

REDUCING DROPOUT THROUGH ON TRACK PROGRESS [1405] Strand: Leadership StrategiesLocation: Kensington APresenters: Mrs. Jamie Synan and Dr. Jonathan McRae, Scotland County Schools, Laurinburg, NC

This session will describe the processes and procedures in place to help reduce dropout by utilizing an “On Track Progress” process. By implementing structures in data collection, interventions and providing resources for students to increase the graduation rate at all high schools and reduce the drop out rate 75% over the last 4 years.

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ONE MORE REASON WHY OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS MATTER: IMPLEMENTING A PROACTIVE TEAM APPROACH TO SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION [1401] Strand: Leadership StrategiesLocation: EtonPresenter: Dr. Travis Lewis, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

Behavioral threat assessment teams are an invaluable resource to help identify and support students who may be at-risk for violence. A critical factor in the success of these teams is having school faculty and staff who possess strong, positive relationship with our students. This session will provide an overview of behavioral threat assessment, its impact on school safety and student outcomes, and how to implement and operate behavioral threat assessment teams eff ectively in your school.

THE PROBABILITY OF POSSIBLE [1402] Strand: Student Engagement StrategiesLocation: OxfordPresenter: Mr. Jermaine White, Harnett County Schools, Lillington, NC

“The Probability of Possible” is an approach that enhances self-esteem, peer collaboration, and student leadership strategies. This presentation will share the design of the program while focusing on the importance of an innovative culture needed to change environments while working to improve student trajectories and cohort graduation rates.

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participants through an explora-tion of what the strategy is, how

it fits within the 15 Effective Strategies model, and the

research supporting it. $125-$225/course

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Seller!


Special ReportsVarious AuthorsThese white papers, technical reports, issue briefs, and position papers offer data and research findings relative to dropout risk factors, evidence-based strategies and programs, and best practices.$2-$20/ea

Linking Learning With Life SeriesVarious AuthorsThis series (34 books) of service-learning guidebooks covers a variety of topics for youth, educators, administrators, and community leaders.$7/book $180/set of 34

Effective Strategies for School Improvement SeriesVarious AuthorsThis 16-book series includes research-based practitioners’ guidebooks based on the 15 most effective strategy approaches to dropout prevention.$10/book $130/set of 16

Rural ResourcesVarious AuthorsThese new publications and tools are designed to help often under-resourced rural schools and districts improve graduation rates. Included are self-assessments, guides, and resources to aid in community awareness and support.$10/ea

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National Dropout Prevention Center members receive 20% off all print publication

orders. Bulk discounts available on some items. For information about membership

or publications sales, visit www.dropoutprevention.org or call 864-642-6372.

Do You Really Want to Drop Out?NDPCThis 8-page booklet lays out the facts for young people who may be considering dropping out.$40/pack (50 booklets)

Also

available

in Spanish!

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Special Reports

Public Education,

Career and Technical

Education, and

Dropout Prevention

A National Dropout Prevention

Center/Network White Paper

September 2017

Rob Shumer

Pat O’Connor

Dropout Prevention

and Trauma:

Addressing a Wide

Range of Stressors That

Inhibit Student Success



September 2017

Amanda Rumsey

Amy Milsom

The Arts and

Dropout Prevention:

The Power of Art to Engage



September 2017

Kimberly Brown

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Dropout Risk Factors and

Exemplary Programs

A TECHNICAL REPORT

Weaving Student

Engagement Into the Core

Prac ces of Schools

A Na onal Dropout Preven on

Center/Network Posi on Paper

Teri Dary Terry Pickeral

Rob Shumer

Anderson Williams

Strategies for Supporting

Immigrant Students and

Families: Guidelines for

School Personnel



September 2017

Dolores A. Stegelin

08/18


9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.


ADDRESSING THE POVERTY MINDSET [1501] Strand: Relationship StrategiesLocation: EtonPresenter: Ms. Kerri Williams, Poverty Mindset Research Institute, Redfi eld, AR

Schools that serve low-income, minority communities tend to face similar and pervasive issues that are actually a result of the Poverty Mindset; a system of beliefs, attitudes and perspectives. This workshop clarifi es misconceptions about poverty, defi nes what Poverty Mindset is, why it exists, how it secretly impacts our schools and what we can do to change it…permanently!

EMOTION COACHING: TEACHING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND PRO-SOCIAL BEHAVIORS [1502] Strand: Skill DevelopmentLocation: OxfordPresenter: Dr. Michael Hylen, National Alternative Education Association, Wilmore, KY

This workshop focuses on the benefi ts of emotion coaching in helping students mature emotionally and socially. Relationship building skills are emphasized. Educators will see the positive impact of empathy and building trusted relationships in teaching moral behaviors and positive social skills.

SUPERSTAR PRINCIPALS YIELD A HARVEST OF LEADERSHIP SUCCESS STRATEGIES TO CREATE A CLIMATE OF DYNAMIC CONNECTION [1503]Strand: Leadership StrategiesLocation: WinchesterPresenter: Dr. Dan Novey, East Carolina University, Morehead City, NC

This presentation provides skills and strategies practiced by super-successful principals in rural schools in Eastern North Carolina. The presentation shares the work by principals in vision, climate, leadership, instruction, and management. It also shows how principals use executive skills like supporting and advocating to provide dynamic principal leadership. It demonstrates principals’ love and passion for leadership that creates a climate of dynamic connection for staff and students.

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NDPC’S NATIONAL DROPOUT PREVENTION SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION PROGRAM [1504] Strand: Leadership StrategiesLocation: PembrokePresenter: Ms. Lynn Dunlap, National Dropout Prevention Center, Anderson, SC

NDPC’s Dropout Prevention Specialist Certifi cation Program now has more than 500 participants and nearly 100 completers. This session will be geared to the interest and levels of the participants. NDPC staff will be present to fi eld questions, provide guidance, and answer questions regarding enrollment, content, fi eld projects, and recertifi cation. If you are wondering if this certifi cation program is for you, this session is defi nitely for you.

IMPROVE GRADUATION RATES USING THE FIFTEEN NAEA EXEMPLARY PRACTICES [1505] Strand: Student Engagement StrategiesLocation: Kensington APresenter: Mrs. Kathleen Chronister, National Alternative Education Association, Kaysville, UT

The National Alternative Education Association (NAEA) has identifi ed 15 exemplary practices in an eff ort to enhance the quality of alternative education. These exemplary practices provides education leaders and practitioners with a standards-based approach to program evaluation and notes the importance of wraparound services. Join the conversation as you view practitioners and students in a successful alternative setting.

CLOSING GENERAL SESSION11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

(All are invited.)



KEYNOTE SPEAKER Mr. John Gailer, National Dropout Prevention Center, Anderson, SC


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GAININGNEW HEIGHTSIN DROPOUT PREVENTION

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PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

50+ BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Nationally Recognized Speakers & Practitioners

Strong Skill-building Focus With Immediate Takeaways

With Practitioners From All 50 States

Focus on Current & Innovative Best Practices & NDPC’s 15 Effective Strategies for Dropout Prevention

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