National Catholic Educational Association is a private, professional and voluntary association that provides individual and institutional membership opportunities to Catholic educators and learning centers. The association s members include elementary and secondary schools, religious educational centers, colleges and universities, and boards and councils of Catholic education. It conducts various workshops and conferences on financial management, special needs, school curriculum and leadership development. The association provides scholarship and grant services to educational institutions. It operates an online store that offers a variety of religious books and reading resources. In addition, the association publishes an academic journal, Momentum, which features articles and updates on its services and programs. National Catholic Educational Association is located in Washington, D.C.