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What STI Attendees Are Saying

July 29, 2011no comments

by Marilyn Emerson, M.S.W., IECA Member (New York) Yesterday’s Summer Training Institute began with Joan Koven telling the attendees that “you are the message” and that independent educational consultants need to “inspire” and “share their vision.” For the faculty, sharing our knowledge, giving glimpses into our practices and providing encouragement is an integral part of … Read more »

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Are the Long Days at STI Really Worth It? Without a Doubt!

July 28, 20111 comment

by James ‘Bar’ Clarke, IECA Member (Maine) Since 2004 I have participated, either as an attendee or faculty member, in IECA’s Summer Training Institute. Now I chose my words carefully there, as this 4-1/2 day intensive training is indeed participatory for all involved. A few observations about STI 2011: #1. If you have ever participated … Read more »

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Making Connections at STI and Beyond

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by Charlotte Klaar, M.S., IECA Member (MD) from IECA’s Summer Training Institute at Swarthmore The Summer Training Institute is now in day three and the class has bonded well and is eagerly asking questions and gathering information. While these are important, what is also happening is that the new IECs who are here are making … Read more »

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Information Dump: The Summer Training Experience for Upcoming Independent Educational Consultants

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by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consultants Association From the 2011 Summer Training Institute, Swarthmore, PA Picture a dump truck, no, more like three dump trucks. Each filled to the top with information every independent educational consultant (IEC) should know in order to be knowledgeable, competent professionals. Now we can assume that under normal … Read more »

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Curious About IECA’s Summer Training Institute? Then, Read This…

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by Marilyn Emerson, M.S.W., IECA Member (New York) from IECA’s Summer Training Institute in Swarthmore, PA What a wonderful day it was at IECA’s 2011 Summer Training Institute! Yesterday began at 7:30 a.m., sharing breakfast and conversation with the attendees. By 8:15, we were in the large classroom listening to IECA member Joan Koven (Pennsylvania) present … Read more »

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5 Key Trends for IECs During Second Half of 2011

July 27, 20111 comment

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consultants Association From the 2011 Summer Training Institute in Swarthmore, PA Yesterday afternoon we opened the Summer Training Institute with an amazing group of 100 attendees and 20 faculty and staff, including a number of “visiting” admission professionals. In the first afternoon attendees explored the resources, knowledge, experts, and … Read more »

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IECA’s Education Manager Will Usher in New Offerings, Commitment to Ongoing Learning for IECs

July 7, 2011no comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA A review of committee work, surveys, member requests, and the Strategic Plan all point to the same need: ongoing education for members that focuses on the changing landscape of admission, psycho-social issues impacting adolescents, newly expanding specialties, and much more. Several months ago, the IECA Board of Directors adopted … Read more »

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In this Weekend’s Classifieds: Become an Independent Educational Consultant

July 5, 20113 comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA In a Fulton County (GA) newspaper this weekend was a little help wanted ad in the classified section. It sought individuals, of whatever background, whatever experience, whatever education, and whatever motivation, to join a firm and learn how to become an independent educational consultant (IEC). As a little enticement, … Read more »

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My Journey to Become an Independent Educational Consultant: A Song in Progress

June 2, 20115 comments

by Ryan Luse Substantial changes and choices in life have always had a music-like quality for me. My recent decision to become an independent educational consultant and leave the corporate life behind is certainly one of those transformative tunes. I like to think of this career ride I have jump started as more lyrical than … Read more »

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A ‘Newbie’ Reflects on Applying for Professional Membership in IECA & Shares a Few Tips

May 26, 20117 comments

by Christine Southgate, IECA Member (CA) I just returned from the (once again) hugely worthwhile IECA Conference, but this time it was different in one major respect for me: it was my first time attending as a newly minted Professional member of IECA (finally got the gold bars on my name tag!). The process to … Read more »

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