- October 2025: Invoices for 2026 dues sent.
- November 2025: NAEC 2026 Accreditation Process begins: Center Annual Report and Box.com open for submissions.
- January 2026: Webinars to explain criteria and process.
- January 31, 2026: Deadline for completion of Annual Report, uploading of documents, and dues payment.
- February 1-15, 2026: Review and Revise Period: NAEC staff will review submissions for completion and notify centers if anything is missing.
- March 2, 2026: Final deadline for any revisions/additions. We cannot accept dues or materials after this date, with no exceptions.