NAFEPA’s Purpose

NAFEPA members across the nation continue their involvement with the implementation the 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The latest reauthorization as the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) that was passed by the U. S. Congress in 2001 and signed into law by President George W. Bush on January 8, 2002. NAFEPA has continually supported the various aspects of the law including adequate yearly progress for subgroups, state determinations of the highly qualified status of teachers, participation rates and other modifications. NAFEPA members continue to work with the U. S. Department of Education in regard to implementation and they provide important information about their successes with improving teacher quality and the academic performance of students.

NAFEPA’s Goals

The National Association of Federal Education Programs (NAFEPA) is a support organization for educators who work with federally funded programs in their local school districts and in their states. The non-profit organization has been in existence since 1974 and presently has more than 3,000 members from across the nation. An annual conference is held once a year in Washington DC so that members can make connections with their Congressional representatives and with the U. S. Department of Education. The mission of NAFEPA is “Supporting leadership and management of federal education in America's schools.” NAFEPA’s goals are as follows:

1. To enhance the effectiveness of educators by facilitating communications and providing a forum to disseminate pertinent information that encourages members to discuss and take action on matters of common concern.
    
2. To inform and educate members of NAFEPA concerning the implementation and evaluation of federal and state education programs.
    
3. To provide members and state affiliates with professional development and aid in the development and dissemination of effective and efficient federal and state education programs.