About NELMS

The New England League of Middle Schools is a nonprofit organization filed under Massachusetts Articles of Corporation. Its organizational structure is governed by a constitution and bylaws drafted and approved by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is comprised of elected representatives from each of the New England states who serve a four-year term. Representation is proportional according to membership in the state.

NELMS is an affiliate of the National Middle School Association and works collaboratively with state partners in each state.

The office staff oversees all NELMS activities which include our popular and educational Annual Middle Level Education Conference, Unified Arts Conference, Leadership Academies, Focus Conferences, subject-based and urban conferences, consortiums, forums, school-wide and specific program assessments, in-house consultations, school-based professional development programs and much more.

Committees have been established by the Board to assist in the development of policies and activities that reflect the needs of NELMS members. Standing committees are: Professional Resources, Recognition, Research & Assessment and Technology.

We Believe

The middle level of schooling (10- to 14-year olds) is a distinct level of education.

Each middle level learner has particular intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs that require appropriately responsive school programs, policies, and practices.

Those who serve young adolescents continually need specialized preparation in order to
understand and respond to the particular needs of each early adolescent.

The New England League of Middle Schools will use and develop resources to assist its members in meeting their evolving needs.