NASET

What NASET does

NASET (the National Association of Special Education Teachers) is a US-based, non-profit professional association founded in 2004 that exclusively serves special education professionals. Its core constituency is K-12 special education teachers, with secondary users including general education teachers, school administrators, and parents of students with special needs. NASET positions itself as a category specialist in the special-education professional development market, offering an integrated platform of membership benefits, proprietary board certifications, and a curated content library.

The product portfolio centers on an annual membership priced at $75/year, which unlocks access to 77 free professional development courses, monthly expert-led webinars, a private community, and a weekly newsletter. On top of membership, NASET sells a suite of board certifications — BCIEP ($1,110), BCSE ($1,300), BCISE, BCASE, and BCCM — as one-time credentialing purchases, plus a Professional Special Education Program (PSSP) certificate. Supporting assets include an LMS at learn.naset.com, a specialized job board at naset.directory, and a small e-commerce storefront at shop.naset.com. The organization also operates a Schools of Excellence recognition program, with the 2026 cohort honoring 72 schools.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: recurring membership subscriptions ($75/year), one-time certification fees ($1,110-$1,300 per credential), and ancillary course and merchandise sales. Distribution is digital self-serve via NASET-owned properties, supplemented by email, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), and targeted advertising partnerships (Drexel University, Tourette Association of America, Boom Learning). A distinguishing operational moat is NASET's status as an approved professional development provider in seven US states (New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Michigan, Washington State, Illinois, Nevada), which gives member trainings continuing-education credit value. The organization is independent and membership-funded, with no external investors or parent company disclosed.

Name

NASET

Legal name

The National Association of Special Education Teachers

Website

https://naset.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NASET is a US non-profit professional association founded in 2004 that exclusively serves K-12 special education teachers through an annual membership, proprietary board certifications, state-approved continuing education, and a practitioner community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Professional Association

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Teacher Training & Professional Development (EDAKAKAL)

Keywords

• Special education association
• Professional development courses
• Board certification programs
• Teacher membership community
• Continuing education approvals

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees providing access to webinars, courses, resources, community, and member discounts on certifications. Membership costs $75/year.
2. Board Certifications: One-time fee certifications including BCIEP ($1,110 USD), BCSE ($1,300 USD), and other certification programs. Members receive 15% discount.
3. Professional Development Courses: Courses and training programs for special educators, available at discounted rates for members.
4. E-commerce Store: Sale of NASET branded merchandise through shop.naset.com.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NASET is a nonprofit professional membership association for special education teachers, selling an annual membership ($75/year) that bundles 77 free professional development courses, monthly expert webinars, a private practitioner community, and weekly newsletters. It also sells proprietary board certifications (e.g., BCIEP, BCSE) at $1,110–$1,300 each, and supports members with a job board, publications, and continuing education credit approvals across multiple US states.

Product overview

NASET is a professional membership organization that provides a platform for special education teachers. The core offering is the annual NASET Membership ($75/year), which provides access to 77 professional development courses, monthly expert webinars, a private professional community, weekly newsletters, and discounts on certifications. The organization offers multiple board certifications including BCIEP ($1,110), BCSE ($1,300), BCISE, BCASE, and BCCM. Additional offerings include a job board (naset.directory), publications, and advocacy resources. The product portfolio is organized around membership-driven access to professional development, certification programs, and community resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NASET Membership Annual membership ($75/year) for K-12 special education professionals providing access to 77 free professional development courses, monthly expert webinars, a private community of thousands of special education peers, a weekly newsletter, and a 15% member discount on board certifications and paid courses.
• Board Certification in Individualized Education Program (BCIEP)
• Board Certification for Inclusion in Special Education (BCISE)
• Board Certification in Special Education (BCSE)
• Board Certification for Advanced Special Education (BCASE)
• Board Certification in Classroom Management (BCCM)
• Professional Special Education Program (PSPP) Certificate
• NASET Job Board
• NASET Branded Merchandise Store

Quantifiable outcome

• Teachers receiving board certifications have reported salary stipends of $2,000-$2,500
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Drexel UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDrexel University advertises its MS in Applied Behavior Analysis program through NASET's platform. NASET receives advertising fees while providing Drexel access to its audience of special education professionals who may be interested in advanced degrees.
• Tourette Association of AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTourette Association of America promotes its educator resources through NASET's advertising partnership, providing resources for educators working with students with Tourette syndrome.
• Boom LearningminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoom Learning advertises its platform through NASET, offering special education teachers tools for creating interactive learning materials.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Learning Forward: National professional association for professional development in education, offering standards, training, and certifications for educators broadly. Highly comparable to NASET's PD/certification model but at broader teacher population rather than special ed-specific.
• Understood.org: Free resource hub for parents and educators of children with learning and attention issues, offering toolkits, courses, and expert content. Comparable as a special education learning and support community that overlaps with NASET's audience.
• National Center for Learning Disabilities: Non-profit focused on improving outcomes for the 1 in 5 children with learning and attention issues, providing educator resources and advocacy. Comparable non-profit operating in the special education professional development and resources space.
• Wrightslaw: Special education advocacy and training resource focused on special education law, IEPs, and parent/educator training. Comparable to NASET's IEP-focused BCIEP certification and IEP training content for special educators.
• Council for Exceptional Children: The largest US professional association dedicated to special education, serving educators, administrators, and parents of children with exceptionalities. Most directly comparable to NASET as a membership-driven special education PD and advocacy organization.
• ASCD (formerly Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development): Major educator membership association providing PD resources, publications, and PD programs. Overlaps with NASET in offering professional development and credentials to educators, though at a broader curriculum and leadership level.

Broad incumbents

• National Education Association (NEA): The largest US teacher union and professional association, offering PD, publications, and benefits to educators across all specializations. A broad incumbent that competes with NASET for membership dollars from special education teachers.
• American Federation of Teachers (AFT): The second-largest US teachers union, providing PD programs and member benefits across all educator segments. Broad incumbent offering overlapping PD services to special educators that NASET targets.

Emerging players

• Edthena: Video-based teacher PD platform using AI-powered coaching and peer feedback for educator development. Emerging technology-enabled PD provider that competes with traditional PD associations on teacher upskilling.

Regional players

• CEC (IDEA) State Chapters: State-level chapters of CEC providing region-specific PD and advocacy for special educators. Compete with NASET's state approval strategy at a regional level for membership and event engagement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@nasetvideos
• Facebookfacebook.com/nasetmembers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-association-of-special-education-teachers
• Instagraminstagram.com/nasetmembers
• Xx.com/nasetmembership

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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