Affiliation

Affiliation with NESDEC is open to any public school district in New England, with annual fees determined by student enrollment.

Benefits of NESDEC Affiliation

Affiliated districts gain access to a wide array of valuable services, resources, and discounts, including:

Free Services:

• Annual Ten-Year Enrollment Projections
• Special Education Trend Reports
• Advertising of administrative vacancies on the NESDEC website
• Subscription to The Journal for Leadership and Instruction

Exclusive Discounts on:

• NESDEC’s planning services, including demographic and facility planning
• NESDEC’s highly regarded executive search services
• Governance training for school boards and district leaders
• Entry and transition workshops for newly hired superintendents
• District-specific or on-site professional development opportunities

Recognition Opportunities:

• Eligibility for the National School Development Council Award for Academic Growth and Student Leadership in Learning
   

Partnered Professional Development Discounts

Affiliated districts also receive discounted access to high-quality professional learning through NESDEC’s educational partners:

• University of New England (UNE):  Discounted tuition for selected online graduate programs tailored to educators and school leaders.

• RocketPD:  A wide range of on-demand professional development, live online cohorts, and keynote presentations designed for classroom and district impact.

• Novak Education:  Access to professional development in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), equity, and inclusive practices through facilitated courses, keynotes, and licensure programs—all at reduced rates.