Philadelphia Public School District Dropout Prevention Plan 2026-2027
The Philadelphia Public School District's 2026-2027 Dropout Prevention Plan aims to achieve state goals of increasing the graduation rate to 85% and reducing both dropout and truancy rates by 50%. The plan is built upon design principles focused on college and career readiness, powerful teaching, personalization, leadership, and purposeful design. Key objectives include identifying warning signs, reducing risk factors, addressing student absences, and fostering school-parent-community partnerships. Initiatives involve data management, academic support, individualized career and academic planning, behavioral counseling, and community engagement to prepare students for postsecondary success as outlined in the PPSD Graduate Profile and E3 initiative.