Under the Microscope – June 2026
Spring Dr. NAACLS recordings available via NAACLS YouTube channel
Accreditation Myths – NAACLS PARC Vice Chair Candice Grayson and NAACLS Staff discussed accreditation myths that slow down strong programs and how to reduce over-documentation and compliance anxiety.
Responding to Reviews – NAACLS RCAP Committee Member Brandy Greenhill and NAACLS Staff discussed general philosophies for responding to reviews, as well as specifically discussing how a Program Director might appropriately respond to self-study reports and site visit reports.
Public Comment for Proposed Standards
NAACLS Board of Directors seeks public comment for proposed changes to the 2024 Standards and DCLS Standards. For your convenience, if you wish to review the proposed standard changes before opening the linked survey, NAACLS Staff has provided all proposed changes linked below.
Please remember that public comments will only be accepted through completion of the linked survey. All comments must be received by the end of the business day June 26, 2026.
NAACLS News articles
From Where We Sit: Preparing the Next Generation of Laboratory Educators
Review Committee chairs discuss shaping the future workforce of laboratory education.
Legislative and Advocacy Update
NAACLS CEO Marisa James and staff member Mark Spence discuss the state and federal advocacy opportunities for program directors.
Coming Soon
Dr. NAACLS – Interprofessional Education (IPE)
Join NAACLS Committee Member Michelle Costas and NAACLS staff to discuss the goals of IPE education and the critical elements of IPE. The session will be on Wednesday, June 17, at 11 am Central. A video of the session will be made available later. Registration is required.
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.
April Board meeting Dr. NAACLS recording coming soon
NAACLS Board of Directors President Karen Brown and NAACLS Staff reviewed recent board decisions from the April 2026 Board of Directors meeting. A video of the session will be made available soon.