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Your membership begins the moment NASET processes your application.  If you registered for one year, your membership expires that same day, the following year.   For example, if you joined on September 2, 2023, a 1 year membership would expire at 12:01 a.m. September 2, 2024.  If you registered for two years, your membership expires that same day, two years later.  For example, if you joined with a 2-year membership on September 10, 2023, your membership would expire at 12:01 a.m. September 10, 2025.

NASET membership categories are very specific.  After reviewing the different categories, it will hopefully be clear which type of membership is appropriate for you.  However, if you are still unsure, contact us via email at membership@naset.org. 

Online memberships are processed immediately.  You should receive a confirmation email very shortly after joining or renewing with NASET.  Applications received via U.S. mail or fax are processed within the week received.  You will receive an email confirmation from NASET when your application is processed and active. 

Of course.  You will get an immediate online receipt as soon as you register. You may also download a paid invoice, membership certificate and membership card by logging in to NASET, then go to the "Membership" area and look for the first item in the membership area "Membership Documents". Here you will find each of your above named membership documents for convenient downloading, saving and printing. 

You can also send in a completed application form with a check, money order or credit card information.  Download the application form and send it to NASET Membership Department, 3642 E. Sunnydale Dr, Chandler Heights, AZ  85142 

Absolutely. Members can renew your membership, simply by logging in and going to the “Membership Extension / Renewal” menu choice under Membership menu. Members can renew their membership by simply completing the Renew My Membership form and submitting it to NASET. Renewal is immediate when completed online.

Additionally, Members may download a renewal form, complete the form and mail to the NASET Membership Department. Renewal Form - Click here

To change any personal information (e.g., address, phone number, email address), use the following directions:

1. Login to NASET

2. Go to the Membership area (use the menu bar and click on Membership)

3. Click on "Manage Profile & Membership Renewal"

4. Update/edit your personal information and upon completion click on "Update profile now!"

If you have any problems with logging in, email us at membership@naset.org.  We will respond to your concerns within 24 hours and try to take care of the problem immediately. 

Yes and No-If you have been graduated, you may finish out your membership year as a student.  Then, when time for renewal, you must register with the appropriate category. 

Yes! NASET has over 100 courses that are available to NASET members included in the annual membership fee. You can take any course in our extensive list on a variety of topics. Each course is rated in hours of study and most of our free to members courses are 1 hour in length with a few 2 & 3 hours courses.   To see the list of included courses – Click here

Yes. NASET offers 7 courses rated from 8 to 15 hours in length. These courses are only available to NASET members, however there is an additional fee for these optional courses. The cost is very reasonable and ranges from $29.50 to $44.95.   To see the of optional courses – Click here

Yes! If you pass the exam that is included in each course with a score of 80% or better, NASET will immediately make a certificate of completion available for you to print out or save as a file. You will always have access to your certificates as long as your NASET membership is active.

All NASET course are created by experts in special education who are professors who teach at accredited universities. NASET is not a university and some agencies require that your continuing education credits be earned through a college or university. We encourage that you ask your school, school district or state agency if our courses are acceptable for the purpose you seek. NASET does not seek or apply to any agency seeking acceptance of our courses. 

Yes. NASET presently offers five certification programs.

Board Certification in Special Education (BCSE) – Learn More Here -https://learn.naset.com/bcse

Board Certification for Advocacy in Special Education (BCASE) – Learn More Here -https://learn.naset.com/bcase 

Board Certification in Inclusion in Special Education (BCISE) – Learn More Here -
https://learn.naset.com/bcise

Board Certification in IEP Development (BCIEP) – Learn More Here -https://learn.naset.com/bciep 

Board Certification in Classroom Management (BCCM) – Learn More Here -https://learn.naset.com/bccm 

NASET’s publishes over 5 e-Publications monthly in addition to our weekly "Week in Review". To see all of the various e-publications, look in our Publications Menu from the Home page or Click Here. The list of e-Publications is constantly growing and as some series end, new ones are created to cover both new and old topics of interest. All e-Publications are available as HTML and downloadable PDF files. There are hundreds of e-Publications to read, both new and archived. 

Each week, NASET sends an emailed newsletter titled "Week in Review". Within this weekly emailed publication, you will find the latest news in special education plus what's new on NASET, including a description and links to the latest e-Publication issues. Access the latest issues and all archived issues are available to NASET members 24 hours a day.  All issues can be printed out from the PDF file, if you desire. Additionally the Week in Review is posted on NASET in the Publications area of the website. 

Almost all NASET’s publishes are available online and archived as downloadable PDF files. You may download and or printout most e-Publications. Many of these are meant to be shared with school staff, colleagues, and parents. 

Yes!  NASET e-Publications are available to download and may be shared with your staff, colleagues, & parents. Our PowerPoint presentations can be used for staff training or educational purposes. We only ask that the NASET Association be properly credited as the source.