2025-2026

Being on TRACK in 2026

For CMAP and other grant reporting requirements, ANSM will provide a list to CCTH in December 2025 of which museums are “On TRACK.” To be “On TRACK” in 2026 museums must:

• Be registered with ANSM as part of the TRACK program. There is no cost to register to be part of the TRACK program and museums do not need to be ANSM members. You only need to register your museum once.
• Complete the Needs Assessment questionnaire online by February 13, 2026
• Submit Peer Review online by May 8, 2026
• Complete the Standards questionnaires online by September 18, 2026
• Participate in at least one training opportunity per pillar by November 1, 2026

ANSM will proactively engage with museums to meet this benchmark, but it is important to note that ANSM cannot assume liability for any museum’s inability to meet these requirements. Museums are encouraged to ensure their contact information is current, promptly respond to messages, and actively participate in TRACK activities.

2026-2027

How do I complete my 2027 TRACK questionnaires?

We use SimpleSurvey to send out both the Needs Assessment and Peer Coaching. Each participating museum will only fill out ONE Needs Assessment and ONE Peer Coaching questionnaire. These are short surveys that should only take a few minutes to complete. You will receive an email confirmation once you have submitted your questionnaires. It is a good idea to circulate these confirmations to your peers at the museum so everyone knows when it has been completed, and you’ll have a record of completion to remind yourself. 

Where can I find the 2027 questionnaires?

This year, to streamline the process we will be sending email invites to complete the TRACK questionnaires. Once you receive your email invitation, you can complete the questionnaires. Remember, once the TRACK year has begun you can complete your Needs Assessment and Peer Coaching. You do not need to wait until the deadline to complete them. Make life easier for yourself and get these done ahead of time!

2027 Planning Tools:

Please note these planning tools are for your benefit. You do not need to send these in to be ‘on TRACK’.

Being on TRACK in 2027

For CMAP and other grant reporting requirements, ANSM will provide a list to CCTH in December 2026 of which museums are “On TRACK.” To be “On TRACK” in 2027 museums must:

• Be registered with ANSM as part of the TRACK program. There is no cost to register to be part of the TRACK program and museums do not need to be ANSM members. You only need to register your museum once.
• Complete the Needs Assessment questionnaire online by February 12, 2027
• Submit Peer Coaching online by May 28, 2027
• Participate in at least one training opportunity per pillar by October 29, 2027.

ANSM will proactively engage with museums to meet this benchmark, but it is important to note that ANSM cannot assume liability for any museum’s inability to meet these requirements. Museums are encouraged to ensure their contact information is current, promptly respond to messages, and actively participate in TRACK activities.