National Assessment Center Association Membership

NAC connects assessment centers nationwide through coordination, best-practice sharing, networking, and advocacy. Our membership structure formalizes this community and sustains peer learning for years to come.

Member Benefits

Connection & Networking

Virtual and in-person opportunities to connect through peer learning and online communities.

Educational Opportunities

Free/discounted webinars and $100 off the annual Symposium; expert-led sessions.

Best Practice Support

Standards, training, member badge, and optional on-site/virtual technical assistance.

Evaluation

Collaborative evaluation, templates, and training on outcomes and CQI.

Consulting & TA

Free strategic consults with NAC leaders; discounted TA rates.

Increasing Impact

Advocacy, grant opportunities, and collaborations with public/private partners.

Empowerment

Leverage a national voice to amplify outcomes for youth and families.

Membership Levels

Choose the level that best fits your center or organization. All members gain access to the NAC’s community, resources, and advocacy.

Emerging Centers

Exploring or newly launching
Free or $500
  • ✓ Framework & P&I Guide
  • ✓ Self-assessment (PDF or electronic)
  • ✓ Launch Network access
  • ★ Resource Library (Paid tier)
  • ★ 1 free Practice Network (Paid tier)
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Operating Centers

Established centers in operation
Free or $600–$1,800
  • ✓ Framework, P&I Guide, Self-assessment
  • ✓ Directors Circle access
  • ✓ 2 free trainings (Paid tier)
  • ★ Unlimited Peer Networks (Paid tier)
  • ★ 1 free Practice Network (Paid tier)
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Supporters

Individuals & partner orgs
Free
  • ✓ Framework access
  • ✓ Self-assessment (PDF)
  • ★ Join Peer Networks (by invitation)
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Compare Membership Levels

✓ Included   — Not included   ★ Limited or special access
BenefitPublicEmerging
Free		Emerging
Paid		Operating
Free		Operating
Paid		Supporter
Framework & P&I Guide ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Self-Assessment — ✓ (PDF) ✓ + Electronic ✓ (PDF) ✓ + Electronic ✓ (PDF)
Resource Library — — ✓ — ✓ —
Policy & Procedure Guide — — ✓ — ✓ —
Webinars & Trainings Full Price Discounted Discounted Discounted 2 Free + Discounts Discounted
Symposium Registration Full Price Full Price $100 off Full Price $100 off —
Peer Networks — Launch Launch + $500 add’l Directors Circle + paid Unlimited ★ By invitation
Practice Networks — Paid 1 Free + $1,500 add’l Paid 1 Free + $1,500 add’l —
Innovation Networks — Paid Discounted Priority Paid Discounted Priority —
* NAC Members may receive a 20% discount + two extra free training slots by completing the self-assessment (outside a Practice Network), submitting ACORN or youth/family data, or leading a peer network.
* Membership is free during an active NAC technical assistance contract.
* Sponsorships available for smaller centers via state/foundation partners.