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NAF offers two options to join the academy network. To learn more about entering the NAF network and applying to create a NAF academy, please contact Jennifer Geisler, Director, Emerging Academies at jgeisler@naf.org.

Complete the interest survey to find out if your district/school is prepared to meet NAF’s expectations for the implementation of NAF’s educational design to create a NAF career academy.

Year of Planning
The Year of Planning (YOP) program is the developmental process for implementing a NAF academy.
Fast Track
The Fast Track program allows a functioning academy that implements most of NAF’s standards of practice to enter NAF’s network as an open academy with full membership.
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Admissions Interest Survey
The Interest Survey outlines the two program options for entry into NAF’s academy network and NAF’s expectations for the...
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NAF Educational Design
Learn more about the NAF Educational Design and the four essential elements of practice.
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NAF Academy Standards
Standards that articulate essential aspects of each element of NAF's educational design.
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National Data One Pager
Flyer about the NAF network and national data highlights.
Membership Pricing Flyer
Learn more about pricing to enroll in NAF's admissions programs and annual membership fees.
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Year of Planning Benefits Flyer
Learn more about NAF's developmental process to become a career academy.
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Membership Benefits Flyer
Learn more about the benefits of joining a national network of education, business, and community leaders.
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About NAF - for Students
Learn more about what it means to be a NAF student.
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Alumni Benefits Flyer
Learn more about the benefits of joining the NAF alumni network.
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About NAF - for Parents
Flyer about NAF, the NAF network, and NAF academies for parents.
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About NAF
Promotional flyer with information about NAF, the NAF network, and NAF academies.
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About NAF PowerPoint Presentation
Learn more about NAF’s educational design, membership benefits, and how to start a NAF academy.
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Admissions - Onboarding Interview Preparation Guide
An onboarding interview is conducted with the Academy Design Team (ADT) to align resources & supports. In preparation for the interview, the...
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Year of Planning Overview & Pacing Guide
The YOP Pacing Guide assists the Academy Design Team in establishing the timeline to meet the deliverables identified in the YOP program. The...
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Academy Profile Template
Use this template to collect the academy profile information required to enroll in NAF's admissions program.
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Find an Academy
Searchable map of academies in NAF's Network.