The only national voice and leader for Episcopal schools.
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NAES membership connects you to a vibrant network of heads, administrators, chaplains, rectors, and fellow educators who share your school’s commitment to Episcopal identity and excellence in education.
As the only national association dedicated exclusively to Episcopal schools, NAES provides the tools, insights, and relationships that help you reflect on your mission, navigate uniquely complex governance, build your professional network, and enrich your school culture.
Whether you’re established or new, large or small, a preschool or a continuing school, NAES offers resources and support to help your school thrive.
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Key Reasons to Join
NAES offers tools and resources that make an immediate impact, including a self-study on Episcopal identity, a Culture & Climate Survey with dynamic dashboards, a set of best practices for Episcopal schools, and detailed research projects—such as a study on leaders of color and the state of Episcopal school chaplaincy.
NAES is the only national network that understands what makes your school culture unique. Access resources to help your staff understand Episcopal identity and develop language to clearly communicate your mission to prospective families and faculty.
Episcopal schools are stronger together. Connect with colleagues nationwide through the NAES Online Community and find support when you need it. Access a wide variety of approaches and insights from across the Episcopal school community.
Support your school through programs such as NAES grants and the Episcopal Urban School Alliance. List a position in the NAES career center and reach literally thousands of prospective employees each month.
Whether independent or parish-sponsored, Episcopal schools face governance challenges few others understand. NAES helps align boards, vestries, rectors, and heads around a common purpose: serving our students.
NAES bridges the gap between church and school, meeting the unique needs of chaplains often underserved elsewhere. Member schools have access to mentoring for new chaplains, retreats, support networks, webinars, and conferences focused on school ministry.
Don’t wait for a crisis. Work with NAES consultants early to strengthen governance and balance the needs of boards, vestries, rectors, heads, and other stakeholders.
Whatever your mission, NAES offers resources and consulting to help launch and keep your Episcopal school strong. Exploratory committees discerning the call to start a school enjoy special reduced membership rates.
NAES helps imbue our community with a deeper Episcopal identity, grounding our mission in values, service, and respect. Their resources and fellowship have meaningfully shaped our school culture and supported our journey as an Episcopal institution.
As an early childhood educator, NAES has been an excellent source of both community and professional development. The connections I made at Biennial Conference have continued to enrich my work and deepen my sense of purpose.
NAES fosters association, unity, and communion, providing valuable resources and thoughtful guidance. Our membership unites us together with Episcopal schools across the nation, underscoring a common purpose and mission, grounded in gospel love and building Beloved Community.
What a blessing NAES is! Our weekly early childhood chats have been a wonderful source of support and inspiration. In November, I had the opportunity to attend NAES Biennial Conference with my teaching staff. What great early childhood workshops—such awesome professional development and tons of fun!
Let’s Talk About Membership
Would you like to have a conversation about membership? Contact Claire Leheny, Interim NAES Engagement Manager, by calling (212) 716-6135 or by emailing claire@episcopalschools.org.
Whether you are a non-member curious about joining, or a member seeking to get the most out of your NAES membership, we can’t wait to hear from you!
The Value of Membership
Reduced pricing is just one of many reasons to be a part of NAES. We estimate that in a typical Biennial Conference year, a member school might expect to save around $2400 on event registrations alone.*
| Member Benefit | For Non-Members | For Members |
|---|---|---|
| Biennial Conference 2024 | $1,195 (no group discounts) | $725 ($695 groups of 10+) |
| Equity & Justice Conference** | $499 | $399 |
| Future Leaders Conference** | $399 | $299 |
| Heads Retreat** | $150 | $90 |
| Chaplains Retreat** | $625 | $395 |
| Webinars | $85 | INCLUDED |
| Zoom Chats | Not Available | INCLUDED |
| Online Community | Not Available | INCLUDED |
| Chaplain Mentoring Program | Not Available | INCLUDED (except travel) |
| Post a Job Opening | Not Available | INCLUDED |
| Consulting | Not Available | INCLUDED*** |
| Apply for a Grant | Not Available | APPLY HERE |
| Online Resource Library | Not Available | INCLUDED |
| Online Cycle of Prayer | Not Available | INCLUDED |
| NAES Store | Full Price | REDUCED PRICING |
| Product: “About Episcopal Schools” | Not Available | $1 |
*Calculation based on school sending two attendees to Biennial Conference, and one attendee to each other event/webinar.
**Registration fees of the most recent presentation of this conference.
***Phone consulting at no charge. In-person consulting at reduced rates.