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Understanding Advisory Boards

Advisory Boards help to bring real-world relevance to classroom learning and facilitate connections for students to start their careers. To gain a broad overview of the impact and function of successful advisory boards, review the documents and videos in this section.

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AB Resource Directory

A list of all advisory board resources.

NAF Advisory Board Orientation Series: Part 1

Introduction to Advisory Boards

This video will introduce you to what a NAF advisory board is, why they're important to NAF’s educational design, and how members play...

NAF Advisory Board Orientation Series: Part 2

Advisory Boards and Work-Based Learning

This video will help viewers understand the importance of work-based learning in a young person’s life and how advisory boards play a key...

NAF Advisory Board Orientation Series: Part 3

Understanding Academies

This video will guide viewers on how to engage and support their NAF academy in a generative partnership which provides the best outcomes for the...

Advisory Board Insights & Recommendations

NAF and the KPMG Data Citizens with Purpose team analyzed several characteristics of advisory boards and their relationship to academy quality and...

Starting a Board Checklist

This checklist can be used to plan and track the steps involved in starting a new advisory board.

Advisory Board Leadership Roles

The NAF Advisory Board Leadership Roles gives guidance on NAF's expectation of chairs, secretary, treasurer, and other roles.

NAF Advisory Board Overview

The NAF Advisory Board Overview contains a brief synopsis of NAF's approach to supporting advisory boards, including membership, operations,...