Upcoming Events

    • 25 June 2026
    • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Virtual
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    Inside the Approval Process: State Regulators Discuss Faculty and Program Reviews

    Note: This is a regulator-only webinar

    Join state regulators from across the country for a panel discussion on faculty qualifications, program review processes, and current considerations in the approval of proprietary school programs. Panelists will share perspectives on common challenges, review standards, institutional expectations, and emerging trends in state oversight.


    Panelists:

    James Cheek- Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, Director of Operations
    Donita Moore- Maryland Higher Education Commission, Interim Associate Director of Career & Workforce Education Unit
    Jessica Moyer- Pennsylvania Department of Education Bureau of Postsecondary and Adult Education, Higher Education Associate 2; Private Licensed School Board Administrator
    Nina Tangman- Illinois Board of Higher Education, Director, Private Business and Vocational Schools
    Facilitators: 
    Maggie Rivers- Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, Associate Executive Director
    Kim Verneuille- Mississippi Commission of Proprietary Schools & College Registration, Director


    • 10 September 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • 11 September 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront | Portland, Oregon
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    2026 NASASPS Fall Workshop for State Regulators

    IMPORTANT: This event is only open to state regulators and SPEs.

    Download Preliminary Agenda


    Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
    1401 Southwest Naito Parkway
    Portland, OR, 97201
    T: +1 (503) 226-7600
    Hotel Website

    CLEAR has arranged a preferred rate of $219.00 plus tax a night.  The preferred rate will be available until August 22, 2026, or until the room block is full.  The rate is applicable Wednesday, September 9 – Friday, September 11. CLEAR suggests booking your room early. 

    Hotel Booking Link

    Should you have any questions about the 2026 conference hotel, please contact Candela Gomez.

    Cancellations:

    Registrant substitutions are welcome. Cancellations must be received in writing by August 18, 2026 to receive a full refund. After that date, a $95 US service charge will be subtracted from all refunds. Cancellations received after September 4, 2026 are subject to the full registration fee.

    In cases of medical emergencies, family emergencies, natural disasters or other undue hardships that make travel impossible, the Board will review all requests and determine whether or not to grant a full or partial credit towards the next conference or event. These requests must be submitted in writing to matt.grayson@nasasps.org by September 30, 2026.

    Please contact info@nasasps.org with any questions.