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Welcome to the National Federation of Opticianry Schools web site. The National Federation of Opticianry Schools (NFOS) is the national organization dedicated to the promotion of formal opticianry education offered by accredited educational institutions. Formal education is fundamental to the credibility of the Optician as a vision care professional.

The NFOS is a nonprofit organization whose members represent formal Opticianry education in the United States and Canada. One of cornerstone ideals of the NFOS is the sharing of knowledge, to that end we have developed this website for the dissemination of information for the optical community.

News and Announcements.

Alumni Reception hosted by the National Federation of Opticianry Schools (NFOS)

Want to visit old friends from your school days? Stop by to catch-up with instructors and graduates from your opticianry school in a fun, informal atmosphere.

NFOS is proud to host their first Alumni Reception at the ABO-NCLE National Education Conference, Sept 20, 2008. The reception is free to all alumni registered for the conference.

The ABO-NCLE National Education Conference offers over 150 hours of ABO-NCLE approved optical and contact lens training and education to improve an optician’s technical, professional, managerial and personal performance.

The weekend also offers review classes for both the ABO and NCLE Basic and Advanced exams, with the corresponding certification examinations offered on-site. The Optical Showcase exhibit hall will feature state-of-the-art products, major companies from the optical and contact lens fields and “show and tell” demonstrations.

This venue is also the location of the Opticians Association of America 2008 National Opticians Convention.

NFOS June 2008 Newsletter

ABO/NCLE Education Conference

This inaugural conference offers training and education to improve an optician's technical, professional, managerial and personal performance. Plan to attend this exciting event!

NFOS Alumni Reunion

The event is scheduled for:

Saturday, Sept 20, 2008

7:00 - 9:00 pm

Tables will be set-up with school names to make it easy to find friends. We'll provide appetizers and some drink tickets for those who register in advance and a cash bar.

For more information about the 2008 ABO/NCLE Education Conference click here www.abo-ncle-conference.com/

Need a current list of NFOS Member Schools? Go the Educational Resources Button- In the Download Link. You will find the NFOS member directory.