Fast Track

The Fast Track Program allows existing academies implementing most NAF standards to join the academy network with full membership benefits. The application includes gathering all necessary documentation to demonstrate that the existing career academy aligns with NAF's design, allowing them to expedite the academy's launch and receive the associated support and resources.

The process concludes with a collaborative verification meeting to ensure a smooth and comprehensive transition into the NAF network.

Get Started

Build an Academy Design Team (ADT) with a shared vision for the academy. The multi-disciplinary team should include individuals from the school community, working together to use their diverse expertise and perspectives to establish a career academy that aligns with the district's goals in partnership with NAF.

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Fast Track Application Checklist The Fast Track Application Checklist assists academies in fulfilling Admissions requirements for a NAF academy launch with full membership benefits.
ADT Prep Guide Use the ADT Prep Guide to recruit, orient, and assign roles for the Academy Design Team (ADT).
Fast Track Assessment Sample The Fast Track Assessment is a self-evaluation of the current practices in an existing career academy that is applying to become a NAF academy. The assessment results demonstrate the current academy's alignment with NAF’s design and dictate the recommended admissions program to become a NAF academy. The assessment results inform action plan development in preparation for the academy launch.
Fast Track Evidence Checklist A checklist that assists academies in gathering documentation to validate the accomplishment of strategic actions and complete the Fast Track Assessment.
Fast Track Validation Meeting Agenda - Template Use agenda template to prepare for Fast Track validation meeting with suggested attendee list.