Master Schedule

• 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

Recruitment

• Ensure academy recruitment uses an open, choice-based student recruitment process to enroll at least 20 students per grade level

Academy Orientation

• Host an orientation open house for academy students and parents before the start of school

Press Release

• Prepare a press release to announce the opening of the academy and celebrate with the community

Academy Development

• Use the graduation recommendations to update and operationalize the academy design plan

Professional Learning

• 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

NAF Next

• Attend the Launch Year session at NAF Next 2023

  • ​JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix, AZ, July 11-14

NAF Membership

• 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

Program of Study

• Offering a program of study that enables students to achieve NAFTrack Certification