National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships

What National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships does

The National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) is a US non-profit membership organization founded in 1999, headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina (with a secondary operational address in Carrboro, NC), operating with approximately 15 staff. NACEP functions as the sole national accrediting body for concurrent enrollment partnerships—programs in which college courses are delivered to high school students by credentialed high school teachers—and serves higher education institutions, K-12 school districts, and state education agencies engaged in dual or concurrent enrollment.

NACEP's core product is its accreditation program, built on the NACEP National Standards for Quality and administered through a volunteer-driven peer review process that includes site visits and written reports. The portfolio is anchored by NACEP U (a professional learning hub launched May 2026, offering webinars, publications, and resources open to both members and non-members at naceplearning.org), the annual NACEP National Conference (2026 edition scheduled October 18-20 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio), a Leadership Academy, a Peer Reviewer Program, a Membership Directory, and research publications such as "Beyond Rigor: Closing the Quality Gap in State Dual Enrollment Policy." The organization maintains 19 affiliated state chapters and reports 136 accredited programs at 132 institutions across 27 states following the 2025-26 cycle.

NACEP's revenue is generated primarily through recurring institutional and individual membership dues, accreditation application and evaluation fees, conference and event registration, NACEP U course access, and ancillary merchandise sales through an online store. Distribution is conducted via a self-serve membership portal (nacep.z2systems.com), the NACEP U online catalog, the annual conference, state chapter networks, and a tiered Cornerstone/Keystone commercial partner program that includes Canusia, DualEnroll, Innovative Educators, and Parchment (an Instructure company). Institutional membership dues are not publicly disclosed; the only visible pricing is from state chapters (e.g., MiCEP at $20-$50 per year for 2018-19) and conference early-bird tiers.

Name

National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships

Legal name

National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships

Website

https://nacep.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NACEP is the sole US national accrediting body for concurrent and dual enrollment partnerships, providing accreditation standards, peer review, professional learning (NACEP U), and an annual conference to colleges, universities, K-12 districts, and state agencies across 27 states.

Ownership category

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Product category

Education Accreditation Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

National/Institutional Accreditors (Career, Faith-Based, Distance, etc.) (EDADACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accreditation Standards, Benchmarking & Framework Organizations (EDADACAJ), K–12/School & District Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAE), Education Professionals (Teacher/Administrator CE, CPD) (EDAAALAE)

Keywords

• Concurrent enrollment accreditation
• Dual enrollment standards
• Education quality assurance
• Professional development learning
• Membership association services

Headquarters

HQ city

Carrboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Institutional Membership Dues: NACEP generates revenue primarily through annual membership fees from institutional members (colleges, universities, school districts). Membership provides access to accreditation, professional development, conferences, and networking.
2. Accreditation Fees: Programs seeking NACEP accreditation pay application and evaluation fees as part of the accreditation application and review process.
3. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue from the annual national conference, webinars, and professional development events. The 2026 National Conference offers early-bird and regular registration options.
4. NACEP Online Store: Sales of merchandise and publications through the NACEP online store.
5. NACEP U Course Access: NACEP U professional learning hub is open to both members and non-members, suggesting fee-based access to courses, publications, and webinars.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NACEP operates as the sole national accrediting body for concurrent and dual enrollment partnerships, providing accreditation services against the NACEP National Standards for Quality framework. It supplements accreditation with a professional learning platform (NACEP U), an annual national conference, leadership development programs, peer review services, and policy research publications. Its customers are primarily higher education institutions, K-12 school districts, and state education agencies running or overseeing dual/concurrent enrollment programs.

Product overview

NACEP offers a unified portfolio centered on accreditation as the core function, supplemented by professional development, events, and membership services. The organization serves as the sole accrediting body for concurrent enrollment partnerships, operating a quality assurance program with 136 accredited programs across 27 states. Key offerings include NACEP Accreditation (core product), NACEP U (professional learning hub with webinars and publications), the annual National Conference, and membership with access to networking, leadership development, and peer review opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NACEP U: A professional learning hub for educators and leaders offering curated resources, publications, and expert-led webinars for dual and concurrent enrollment professionals.

Products and services

• NACEP Accreditation NACEP Accreditation is the sole national accreditation framework for concurrent enrollment partnerships, helping programs adhere to the NACEP National Standards for Quality so students experience a seamless transition to college and teachers benefit from professional development.
• NACEP U NACEP U is a professional learning hub providing curated resources, publications, and expert-led webinars designed specifically for dual and concurrent enrollment professionals, open to both NACEP members and non-members.
• NACEP National Conference The annual NACEP National Conference provides opportunities for innovation, networking, and best practices sharing among K-12 partners and higher education leaders to support student success and strengthen programs nationwide.
• NACEP Institutional Membership NACEP membership provides collegial interaction, support, program and professional development, research, and advocacy for concurrent and dual enrollment partnerships. Membership is available to colleges, universities, and school districts.
• Leadership Academy

Quantifiable outcome

• 136 accredited programs at 132 institutions in 27 states as of 2025-26 cycle
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered cornerstone, keystone and affiliated chapter.

• CanusiacornerstoneGTM or Marketing PartnerCanusia is a Cornerstone Partner of NACEP. Founded in 2011 by founders from Canada, Asia, and the United States, Canusia provides suite of management tools created by and for dual enrollment professionals to streamline administration, foster communication, and deliver actionable insights to improve program outcomes.
• DualEnrollcornerstoneGTM or Marketing PartnerDualEnroll is a Cornerstone Partner and the only commercial software platform purpose-built to automate and streamline every aspect of dual and concurrent enrollment management. Colleges use it to register students, credential high school instructors, collect syllabi, conduct site visits, manage grades, reconcile rosters, and support NACEP accreditation requirements.
• Innovative EducatorscornerstoneGTM or Marketing PartnerInnovative Educators is a Cornerstone Partner offering scalable online orientation and student support solutions designed specifically to help dual enrollment programs onboard and support students effectively, regardless of program size.
• Parchment (an Instructure Company)cornerstoneGTM or Marketing PartnerParchment is a Cornerstone Partner and credential management platform that supports dual enrollment, course sharing, credit transfer, admissions, recruiting, and more through the secure exchange of credits and credentials. Parchment Pathways Dual Enrollment enables institutions and high schools to grow programs through SIS integrations, automated workflows, and customizable course inventories, with a global network of millions of learners and 13,000+ education partners.
• Keystone PartnerskeystoneGTM or Marketing PartnerKeystone Partners are vital collaborators in year two of NACEP's partnership framework. Their shared commitment, energy, and expertise help strengthen the dual and concurrent enrollment community, ensuring that more students can succeed. The identities of current Keystone Partners were not specified on the page.
• Arkansas Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnershipsaffiliated chapterStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level affiliated chapter of NACEP, providing regional networking, advocacy, and professional development for concurrent enrollment practitioners in Arkansas.
• California Alliance of Dual Enrollment Partnershipsaffiliated chapterStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level affiliated chapter of NACEP serving California, providing regional networking and professional development for dual enrollment practitioners.
• Ohio Alliance of Dual Enrollment Partnerships (OADEP)affiliated chapterStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2009 as the first state chapter of NACEP, OADEP disseminates quality dual enrollment standards, provides professional development, advocates for teacher credentialing, and fosters partnerships between post-secondary and secondary institutions in Ohio.
• Michigan Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (MiCEP)affiliated chapterStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2014 as a grassroot organization of concurrent enrollment practitioners and advocates across Michigan, MiCEP promotes student access and completion through quality initiatives, best practices, professional development, and advocacy for concurrent enrollment standards.
• Texas Dual Credit Allianceaffiliated chapterStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level affiliated chapter of NACEP serving Texas, focused on advancing quality dual credit programming at the state level.
• Utah Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (UACEP)affiliated chapterStrategic or Co-development PartnerUACEP is a state chapter of NACEP serving as a platform for bringing together public education and higher education partners to discuss best practices and share ideas to improve concurrent enrollment courses throughout Utah.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE): A regional higher education compact that influences policy and interstate collaboration, including in dual enrollment contexts. Comparable to NACEP because both shape state-level dual enrollment policy through convening and standards work.
• Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA): A national coordinating body for U.S. accreditation. Comparable to NACEP as a higher-level accreditation policy organization; NACEP's 'sole national accreditor' position makes it a specialized peer within CHEA's recognized framework.
• Achieving the Dream (ATD): A national non-profit network focused on community college student success and equitable outcomes. Comparable to NACEP as a membership/network-based non-profit shaping higher education quality and practice through member institutions.
• Higher Learning Commission (HLC): A regional institutional accreditor for higher education institutions. Comparable to NACEP as another accreditor in the U.S. education ecosystem, though it accredits whole institutions rather than specialized concurrent enrollment programs.
• Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE): A regional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Peer because it is a peer accreditation body operating in the same institutional accreditation landscape that NACEP's programs ultimately feed into.

Direct peers

• American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO): A membership-based professional association serving registrars and admissions officers across higher education. Comparable to NACEP as a membership-driven higher education professional body focused on cross-institutional standards and policy.
• Quality Matters (QM): A membership-based non-profit that provides peer-reviewed quality standards and peer review for online and digital courses. Comparable to NACEP in offering standards-based quality assurance and peer review in a specialized education segment.
• College in High School Alliance (CHSA): A national coalition advocating for dual enrollment, early college, and concurrent enrollment programs. Closely comparable to NACEP because both focus on the same dual/concurrent enrollment policy and practice space, with CHSA centered on advocacy and NACEP on accreditation.
• Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC): A specialized accreditor focused on distance education institutions and programs. Closely comparable to NACEP because both accredit within a specialized education delivery niche rather than as broad regional accreditors.
• Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET): A national accreditor of continuing education and training institutions. Comparable to NACEP as another specialized national accreditor operating in a defined segment of U.S. education delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NACEPtweets
• Facebookfacebook.com/concurrentenrollment
• Instagraminstagram.com/naceppics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-alliance-of-concurrent-enrollment-partnerships

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