Year of Planning Program
Verify the scheduling of most academy students with at least one core educator per grade level
Verify educator assignments in the academy with common-planning time if possible
Ensure academy recruitment uses an open, choice-based student recruitment process to enroll at least 20 students per grade level
Host an orientation open house for academy students and parents before the start of school
Prepare a press release to announce the opening of the academy and celebrate with the community
Use the graduation recommendations to update and operationalize the academy design plan
Engage in professional learning and technical assistance available to NAF academies as follows:
Remote coaching and technical assistance
Professional Learning site in ASH with virtual/webinar training
ASH tools and resources
NAFTrack Certification resources
Attend the Launch Year session at NAF Next 2023
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix, AZ, July 11-14
Maintain NAF membership requirements to be an academy in good standing by:
Paying annual membership fees by December
Completing Quality Center and Academy Assessment with evidence collection
Offering a program of study that enables students to achieve NAFTrack Certification
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