Tracing its origins to St. Louis, Missouri, in July, 1904, The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) is a professional membership organization providing direction in Evangelizing, leadership, catechizing and teaching the mission of the Catholic Church. The NCEA is structured as an association with different departments: Chief Administrators of Catholic Education, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Religious Education, Seminary and Board and Councils of Catholic Education.
The NCEA is located on North Glebe road in Ballston near the business district, and right across the street from Booeymonger: A Unique Delicatessen.