The National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities (NDPC-SD) supports the national implementation of provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to provide successful school outcomes for students with disabilities. NDPC-SD serves state and local education agencies, policymakers, researchers, school administrators, teachers, other practitioners, and parents. The Center uses evidence-based research to support state education agencies in developing model dropout prevention programs within their local school districts. NDPC-SD is a one-stop resource for information about effective dropout prevention strategies, technical assistance, and program replication. The Center is housed at Clemson University. NDPC-SD partners with the Urban Special Education Leadership Collaboarative and the Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA) to carry out its goals and activities. EDC’s responsibilities include identifying model programs across the country, planning, networking, and dissemination.
EDC Project Director: David P. Riley
Duration: 2004–2008
Website: http://www.dropoutprevention.org
Funders: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Office of Special Education Programs
Partners: Clemson University; Intercultural Development Research Association
(EDC is a subcontractor on this project to Clemson University.)