Advancing Assessment Centers for Thriving Communities

Facilitating Systems Change for Youth, Families, and Communities

The National Assessment Center Association (NAC) guides a partnership of assessment centers that advance best practice through advocacy, education, technical assistance, and community engagement.

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In the Spotlight: Five-Year Impact Report

Highlights, outcomes, and lessons learned from NAC’s first five years supporting assessment centers.

Upcoming Events

AUG
11
Case Management: Turning Assessment into Action
A practical NAC Framework training on using screening and assessment information to connect youth and families with meaningful services and supports. • 2:00pm ET
AUG
27
Supporting Neurodivergent Youth: Neurodiversity 101
Part one of a two-session series designed to build foundational knowledge about neurodiversity and strengthen responsive, affirming practice with youth and families. • 1:00pm ET
SEP
3
Supporting Neurodivergent Youth: Creating an Affirming Environment
Part two of the series focuses on creating more affirming environments and translating neurodiversity principles into everyday Assessment Center practice. • 1:00pm ET
OCT
20–21
NAC Symposium 2026
Join us in Memphis for plenaries, breakout sessions, networking, and practical learning for Assessment Center leaders and partners.

Membership Benefits

  • Connection and peer learning
  • Training, tools, and resource access
  • Best practice and technical assistance
  • National advocacy for assessment centers
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