National Assessment Center Association Membership

NAC connects assessment centers nationwide through coordination, best-practice sharing, networking, and advocacy. Our membership structure formalizes this community and sustains peer learning for years to come.

NEW Introducing the NAC Training Package — unlimited team training, now available as an optional add-on to any membership. See details ↓

Member Benefits

Connection & Networking

Virtual and in-person opportunities to connect through peer learning and online communities.

Educational Opportunities

Discounted webinars and the annual Symposium; expert-led sessions.

Best Practice Support

Standards, training, member badge, and optional on-site/virtual technical assistance.

Evaluation

Collaborative evaluation, templates, and training on outcomes and CQI.

Consulting & TA

Free strategic consults with NAC leaders; discounted TA rates.

Increasing Impact

Advocacy, grant opportunities, and collaborations with public/private partners.

Membership Levels

Choose the level that best fits your center or organization. All members gain access to NAC’s community, resources, and advocacy — and any level can add the new Training Package.

Emerging Centers

Exploring or newly launching
Free or $500
  • ✓ Framework & P&I Guide
  • ✓ Self-assessment (PDF or electronic)
  • ✓ Launch Network access
  • ★ Resource Library (Paid tier)
  • ★ 1 free Practice Network (Paid tier)
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Operating Centers

Established centers in operation
Free or $600–$1,800
  • ✓ Framework, P&I Guide, Self-assessment
  • ✓ Directors Circle access
  • ✓ Discounted trainings & webinars
  • ★ Unlimited Peer Networks (Paid tier)
  • ★ 1 free Practice Network (Paid tier)
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Supporters

Individuals & partner orgs
Free
  • ✓ Framework access
  • ✓ Self-assessment (PDF)
  • ★ Join Peer Networks (by invitation)
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Compare Membership Levels

✓ Included   — Not included   ★ Limited or special access
BenefitPublicEmerging
Free
Emerging
Paid
Operating
Free
Operating
Paid
Supporter
Framework & P&I Guide
Self-Assessment ✓ (PDF) ✓ + Electronic ✓ (PDF) ✓ + Electronic ✓ (PDF)
Resource Library
Policy & Procedure Guide
Individual Webinars & Trainings Full Price Discounted Discounted Discounted Discounted Discounted
NEW Training Package (add-on) Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
Symposium Registration Full Price Discounted Discounted Discounted Discounted Discounted
Peer Networks Launch Launch + $500 add’l Directors Circle + paid Unlimited ★ By invitation
Practice Networks Paid 1 Free + $1,500 add’l Paid 1 Free + $1,500 add’l
Innovation Networks Paid Discounted Priority Paid Discounted Priority
Members receive discounted rates on individual sessions. Adding the Training Package makes all sessions unlimited — see below.
Optional Add-On for Members
NEW

NAC Training Package

Optional add-on · member-only

Give your whole team unlimited access to NAC’s skill-based trainings and informational webinars all year — De-escalation, Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed care, adolescent mental health, and more (an estimated 10–15 sessions annually). Without the package, members pay discounted rates per session; with it, every session is included. Add it to any membership; pricing is based on your assessment center’s staff size.

1–9 staff
$500
per year
10–19 staff
$1,000
per year
20+ staff
$2,000
per year

Your all-in price with the package (“Plus” options)

Membership + Training Package1–9 staff10–19 staff20+ staff
Free tiers Plus (Emerging / Operating / Supporter) $500 $1,000 $2,000
Paid Emerging Plus $1,000 $1,500 $2,500
Paid Operating Plus $1,100 $2,200 $3,800

Add it during membership renewal (prorated to the months left in your current term), or purchase as a standalone 12-month package anytime. Most centers save far more than the package costs versus paying per session — up to $6,250 (1–9 staff), up to $13,250 (10–19), and $13,000+ scaling with team size (20+). See the full pricing reference (PDF) →

Purchase the Training Package View the one-pager (PDF) →
* Membership is free during an active NAC technical assistance contract.
* Sponsorships available for smaller centers via state/foundation partners.
* Training Package pricing is based on assessment center staff size (full- and part-time). The package is a member-only add-on and is separate from Practice Networks and Peer Networks.