Under the Microscope – July 2026
What You May Have Missed
From Where We Sit: Preparing the Next Generation of Laboratory Educators
Review Committee chairs discuss shaping the future workforce of laboratory education.
NAACLS Board of Directors President Karen Brown and NAACLS Staff reviewed recent board decisions from the April 2026 Board of Directors meeting. For a thorough report on decisions from the April 2026 NAACLS Board of Directors meeting, please see the linked report.
Accreditation Invoices: What Programs Need to Know
We would like to inform our accredited programs that annual accreditation fee invoices are currently being distributed. This annual accreditation fee covers the accreditation period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Timely payment of this fee is required to maintain your program’s standing as an accredited program. If you don’t hear from us by July 20th or if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to accounting@naacls.org.
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Learn how the new NAACLS Program Director Orientation differs from the NAACLS Workshop and what each event offers to support program directors.
Coming Soon
NAACLS Fall 2026 Workshop
Join NAACLS Committee Members Ethan Kentzel and Carol Rentas for our hybrid workshop in Chicago. The workshop will be on November 5 from 7:00 am – 4:00 pm. More details coming soon.
Dr. NAACLS – Interprofessional Education (IPE)
NAACLS Committee Member Michelle Costas and NAACLS staff discussed the goals of IPE education and the critical elements of IPE. A video of the session will be made available soon.