National Association of Private

Special Education Centers

NAPSEC...is the indispensable

voice and premier resource for the private special education community

Join a Network of Leaders in
Special Education!

Reasons to become a member...

One of the most active and respected DC based nonprofits

Network with over 300 leaders in private special education

 National Representation - the VOICE of private special education

Annual Leadership Conference for Executive Directors

Informative web site with timely email updates on critical issues

Free Referral Service - get your program in the NAPSEC Directory

Individual membership service is given promptly & professionally

NAPSEC is the only national association that represents private special education programs. Both its membership services and its legislative agenda are developed to address the needs of the NAPSEC membership.

Each year new services are added and current services are upgraded to ensure that NAPSEC remains an association whose membership is both valuable and useable.

Join today and start taking advantage of these NAPSEC benefits and much more! If you have additional questions regarding NAPSEC Membership, CASA Membership or Affiliate Membership, please contact the NAPSEC office by calling (202) 434-8225 or e-mailing napsec@aol.com

Member Application

Member Dues Structure

Member Benefits

Read Member Testimonials!

CASA Membership

Affiliate Membership

What NAPSEC members have to say...

"NAPSEC clearly preserves and protects private schools as an alternative supported by public special education."
 

 “NAPSEC is the one place you can find the most up-to-date information on educational legislation and its impact on people with disabilities.”
 

"The outstanding representation has insured that federal legislation recognizes private schools as part of the continuum of special education."
 

"Private special education facilities face a great number of challenges and the tremendous amount of support received from other NAPSEC members, as well as NAPSEC staff, is invaluable." 

"Participating in the NCASES accreditation process associated with NAPSEC has greatly enhanced our governance, standards and reputation."
 

"Belonging to NAPSEC is an excellent investment. We have gotten back much more than we have given."
 

"NAPSEC has helped our state organization deal with local issues.”
 

"NAPSEC clearly preserves and protects private schools as an alternative supported by public special education. Directors need to ask themselves not "Why should I belong" but rather "Why not?"

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NAPSEC Membership Dues 2012-12 Structure

* Half price dues are not applicable to programs that have been

members within the previous three year membership period.

The five voluntary categories listed below allow programs to contribute more than the required dues amount to the Association.

Sustaining Membership                   $2,435
Contributing Membership               $2,784

Friend of NAPSEC Membership    $3,189
Gold Membership                           $4,174
Platinum Membership                     $5,796

* Membership dues can be paid by check and/or credit card - Visa, American Express and MasterCard accepted. Payment plans for all dues levels are available  - two payments or four payments.
 

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 NAPSEC CASA Membership

CASA Mission Statement  

To assist state associations in facilitating the availability and accessibility of private special education services for children with disabilities through improved advocacy, public policy development, legislative expertise, and association management skills.  CASA will provide input and response from the states on public policy and legislation to NAPSEC and assist with membership recruitment for the state associations and NAPSEC. CASA holds a voting position on the NAPSEC Board of Directors.

2011-2012

CASA Membership Dues

dues are based on association budget 

Budget                 Dues

$0.00 - $50,000 = $395.00

$50,001-$100,000 = $897.00

$100,001-$200,000 = $1,494.00

$200,001-$300,000 = $2,090.00

$300,001-$400,000 = $2,687.00

$400,001 - and above = $3,285.00

NAPSEC Affiliate Membership

Individuals or businesses who wish to support NAPSEC's mission may join as Affiliate members.

Affiliate Dues Structure
Cost for one year of membership: $550

Affiliates receive these services:

NAPSEC Membership Directory
All affiliate members are listed in the NAPSEC Membership Directory, which is posted on the NAPSEC Web Site. A profile of your organization and the products and services it offers are included in this publication.

Advertising
Affiliates may place a full-page advertisement in the NAPSEC Membership Directory (a $400 value!). They may also place 2 full-page ads per year (a $1000 value!) in NAPSEC's  National Issues Service (NIS).

Reduced Conference Rates
Affiliates may attend the NAPSEC Annual Conference at the NAPSEC member reduced rate.

For additional fees:

Exhibit and Sponsor
NAPSEC provides exhibiting opportunities at its Annual Conference held each January, as well as sponsorship of events at both the annual and legislative day.

NAPSEC Resource Guide Web Listing
A listing of your organization’s contact information and brief description of your services or products at is available to affiliate members. This link is referred to parents and professionals several times per week and can get organization’s recognized by thousands nationwide.

To join as an Affiliate Member online

go to the order form located at  Affiliate Join Form

and scroll down to locate "Affiliate Membership"

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NAPSEC

Private early intervention services, schools, residential therapeutic centers, and

adult living programs serving individuals with disabilities and their families since 1971.

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