T he National Alternative Education Association, (NAEA), is made up of people like you- teachers, counselors, para-professionals, crisis workers, administrators, school resource officers, board members, and others who are interested in and committed to best practice, resource sharing, research, and networking to benefit the youth and children we serve through alternative learning options.
Take a tour of our website to learn more about the NAEA, membership and affiliation opportunities, professional development opportunities, current research, and public policy developments and advocacy efforts.
Please do not hesitate to contact the NAEA if we can ever be of service to you or your organization.
"NAEA is a professional organization which is moving Alternative Education to new levels of professionalism not experienced before."
-Linda Walker, Arkansas Delegation
2012 100 Best Communities Competition!
America’s Promise Alliance and the ING Foundation are excited to announce that applications for the 2012 100 Best Communities for Young People presented by ING will be available online beginning March 1, 2012.
Supporters of NAEA
![]() |
![]() |




