National Administrator's Credential
NAC - Jacksonville
Location & Hotel
Holiday Inn I-295 E Baymeadows11083 Nurseryfields DriveJacksonville, FL 32256(904) 854- 8000Reservations: Book with the event hotel
Call 602-476-1422 for assistance if rooms are not available through the reservation link.
Course Content & Schedule
Friday, April 16, 2027
Arrival and check-in: 11:00–11:30 AM Students must arrive and check in at least one hour before class starts.
Day 1
12:30–6:45 PM
- Introduction
- Course introduction
- Unit 1
- Fiscal Management
- Unit 2
- Insurance for Your Center
- Unit 3
- Hiring & Teacher Orientation
Saturday, April 17, 2027
Day 2 — Morning
8:00–11:00 AM
- Unit 4
- Employee Handbooks & Evaluations
- Unit 6
- Child Development — The Essentials
Day 2 — Afternoon
12:00–4:00 PM
- Unit 5
- Center Management
- Unit 8
- Administrative Leadership
Sunday, April 18, 2027
Day 3 — Morning
8:00–11:00 AM
- Unit 7
- Dealing with Difficult Employees
Day 3 — Afternoon
12:00–4:00 PM
- Unit 9
- The New Economy
- Unit 10
- Train the Trainer
Credential Praxis
25 Contact Hours / 2.5 CEUs
When attending the full conference, each unit is worth 2 hours / .2 CEUs for a total of 20 hours for Units 1-10. Convert the 20 contact hours / 2 CEUs awarded for attendance in all 10 Units into the NAC (which is worth 45 contact hours / 4.5 CEUs) by completing the Praxis.
Students will be assigned an instructor to advise them during the completion of their project from home if they have questions. Students also have the option of registering for tutoring to complete their Praxis during the event, at a future event, or to get additional help from home on their Praxis.
Optional Tutoring $170 — includes tutoring binder
Students who elect to stay for tutoring will receive a list of documentation to bring with them. The presenter will provide individualized assistance to each tutoring participant in order to help them put together and complete their Praxis. Tutoring allows students the opportunity to complete their test and Praxis at the event and leave having earned their certificate. Those who wish to participate in tutoring are advised to register for this service at least 3 days before the event in order to arrive prepared for tutoring.
Tutoring is offered at each event on Saturday from 4:00 PM–7:00 PM and Sunday from 4:00 PM–5:30 PM.