National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs - NATSAP 2027
Event Date
January 25–27, 2027
Location
Nashville, TN
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe NATSAP Annual Conference is the flagship national event of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs. The NATSAP Annual Conference is the flagship event, bringing together leaders, experts, and innovators in the field. The 2027 edition takes place January 25–27, 2027, at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee.
The NATSAP Annual Conference brings together a diverse community of members, including schools, programs, and home-based services committed to delivering the highest quality care to young people facing emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. Attendees include mental health and allied professionals, educational consultants, therapists, and program leaders. Members include therapeutic schools, residential treatment programs, wilderness programs, outdoor therapeutic programs, young adult programs, home-based residential programs, and independent therapists and practitioners.
The conference is worth attending for its combination of education, networking, and professional development. It offers access to premier events that bring together the best in therapeutic care, with expert speakers, organized networking, and topical seminars for continuing education. Attendees can engage in cutting-edge conferences, earn CEUs, and participate in groundbreaking discussions.
Show Highlights
The Annual Conference is NATSAP's signature national gathering, featuring expert-led sessions, continuing education, and structured networking for the therapeutic schools and programs community.
- Expert speakers and seminars: Premier events bring together the best in therapeutic care, with expert speakers, organized networking, and topical seminars for continuing education.
- Continuing education: Attendees can earn CEUs and participate in groundbreaking discussions.
- Exhibit hall: Past conferences have featured an exhibit hall where sponsors and programs connect with attendees.
- Recurring social events: Recent annual conferences have included add-ons such as a pre-conference golf tournament, reflecting the event's networking-focused culture.
Registration
Registration for the 2027 Annual Conference is handled through the NATSAP events portal at members.natsap.org, and a hotel booking link is provided upon registration.
Based on NATSAP's recent annual conferences, prospective attendees should note the following typical practices:
- Group discount: Members of NATSAP programs are eligible to receive a group registration discount, with every sixth registrant of the same program eligible for a 50% discount.
- On-site registration: In prior years, registrations sent after a set cutoff had to be completed on-site at the conference at the on-site rate.
- Substitutions: If a registrant is unable to attend for any reason, they may substitute someone else from the same organization for no change fee; on-site substitutions are allowed for no fee, and substitutions are allowed at any time.
For exact 2027 pricing and deadlines, contact the event organizer, Stacey Poudrier, at stacey@natsap.org.
History
The National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP), founded in 1999, is a non-profit professional membership organization representing a wide range of therapeutic schools, programs, and practitioners dedicated to supporting struggling youth and their families. It was created in January of 1999 to serve as a national resource for programs and professionals assisting young people beleaguered by emotional and behavioral difficulties.
In NATSAP's first year, NATSAP founders launched annual National Conferences as an initiative to share industry principles, best practices, ethics, studies, etc. This collaboration point has been essential in uniting high-standing therapists, educational consultants, schools, and programs, and has been crucial in creating baseline best practices, ethical standards, and therapeutic standards with the safety and healing of the students remaining at the forefront.
Recent Annual Conferences have rotated across the country, including Carlsbad, CA (2025) and San Diego, CA (2026), with the 2027 edition set for Nashville, TN.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 NATSAP Annual Conference?
The 2027 NATSAP Annual Conference takes place January 25–27, 2027, at the Omni Nashville Hotel, 250 Rep. John Lewis Way South, Nashville, TN 37203.
Who should attend the NATSAP Annual Conference?
The conference brings together a diverse community of members, including therapeutic schools, residential and wilderness programs, home-based services, educational consultants, therapists, and allied mental health professionals committed to caring for youth with emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges.
How do I register for the conference?
Registration is handled through the NATSAP events portal at members.natsap.org, and a hotel booking link is provided upon registration. For questions, you can contact event organizer Stacey Poudrier at stacey@natsap.org.
Where should I stay and park for the conference?
The Omni Nashville Hotel is the host venue and offers a conference room block. Valet parking and self-parking at the adjacent Music City Center garage are available, along with several nearby downtown garages within walking distance.
What makes the NATSAP Annual Conference worth attending?
As NATSAP's flagship event, it offers expert speakers, topical seminars, continuing education with CEUs, and organized networking that brings together leaders and innovators in therapeutic care.
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