This session will provide information and procedures to academy directors and district adminstrators of the process of dissafiliation from a NAF academy.

1. NAF Disaffiliation
and Membership
Agreement
David Moore, Senior Vice President, Programs

2. Two Topics
 Disaffiliation – Process started. Adjustments and
revisions as we move forward.
 Membership Agreement Revision – In
Discussion – Ideas and Feedback Sought
Join the conversation on Twitter: #NAFNext

3. Disaffiliation
 Commit to quality and fidelity to the model. Been in discussion for
Three Years.
 If score Affiliate for two years in a row – will get a letter in April/May.
 Have until September to have a plan for improvement submitted to
Regional Director.
 Will be granted 1 year to show improvement against that plan.
 With improvement returned to good standing.
 Without a plan or improvement will no longer be part of the NAF
Network.
Join the conversation on Twitter: #NAFNext

4. Membership Agreement
 Will be signed by a the District
 Agreement for minimum requirements to be part
of NAF
 Outlines what an Academy must do and NAF’s
commitments
Join the conversation on Twitter: #NAFNext

5. Academies – New Provisions
Academies are Required for active/in good standing
membership:
 Annual Fee w/n 90 days of September invoice
 Data center completion by the prescribed annual
deadline
 Academy assessment completion by the
prescribed annual deadline (unless exempt from
completion)
 Agreement to provide student level data
Join the conversation on Twitter: #NAFNext

6. Continuing Existing Requirements
 Implement a rigorous career-themed Program of
Study appropriate for the themed major, open to
all students based on interest, and in alignment
with the NAF Academy Standards.
 Designate a NAF Academy Director (a district staff
person, an onsite school administrator, or a NAF
Academy teacher with release time)
Join the conversation on Twitter: #NAFNext

7. Deletions
 Use the NAF curriculum or other curricular material
aligned with NAF curriculum standards
 Infuse all courses with project-based learning activities,
preparation for internship and other work-based learning
experiences, reading and writing experiences, oral
communication, and problem-solving skill development
 Establish a local NAF Advisory Board
 Establish a four year sequencing of work-based learning
activities for students in NAF Academies with a
culminating compensated internship
Join the conversation on Twitter: #NAFNext

8. NAF Provides
 Access to curriculum (with exceptions as noted to Academies of
Engineering)
 Access to support activities provided by NAF staff and consultants –
these may include webinars, on-site trainings, discounts on third party
trainings, and/or other supports
 Access to web resources for different elements of the NAF Academy
model
 Vouchers to support participation in professional development such
as the national conference, eCollege or other events with fees
 Connections when possible to local offices of national corporate
partners
Join the conversation on Twitter: #NAFNext

9. Discussion
Join the conversation on Twitter: #NAFNext