by Sarah Brachman, Manager of Communications, Independent Educational Consultants Association As we say goodbye to 2011, we would like to show appreciation for the many individuals and companies that have been a part of our social media effort. We salute the most active participants in our IECA social media universe. Top 10 Contributors to the … Read more »
by Sarah Brachman, Manager of Communications, IECA While I did not attend the Dallas conference in person, I still felt like I participated by following the tweets and photos from the event. I could sense the energy from attendees as they greeted old friends in Conference Central during registration and in the hallways in between … Read more »
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1 comment by Mark H. Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA IECA’s Conference registration for our 35th Anniversary Conference in Dallas, Texas opens this week. Attendees will be treated to exceptional opportunities for networking, information exchange, and unique keynotes from nationally recognized experts. In addition, dozens of breakout sessions will allow attendees to personalize their attendance. Tracks allow for independent … Read more »
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| Admission Representatives,Adolescent behavioral health,Adolescents,boarding schools,college admission trends,college admissions,college applications,college consulting,Conference Vendors,Consulting Business,Economy and Consultants,Education,educational consultants,educational consulting,educational consulting business,educational trends,electronic media,Financial Aid,IECA,IECA Dallas Conference,IECA member consultants,IECs,independent educational consultants,Independent Schools,Information Swap,international consulting,keynote speaker,Learning Disability Consulting,Marketing,Member benefits,School & College Fair,school consulting,Social Networking Technology,special needs consulting,Students,Technology,Therapeutic Consulting | 0 comment by Suzanne Luse, IECA Member (Minnesota) Ten years ago this month, I launched Suzanne Luse and Associates, Inc. At that time, I was a total novice with technology and did not know the difference between an e-mail address and a Web site. So my journey to utilizing technology in my business began! We work with … Read more »
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| Adolescents,college admissions,college applications,college consulting,Consulting Business,educational consultants,educational consulting business,educational trends,electronic media,IECA member consultants,IECs,independent educational consultants,Social Networking Technology,Technology | 3 comments by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA Like most associations, businesses, and non-profits, IECA’s Web site is our storefront in the digital age. It is how most families learn about the profession, gain valuable information about school selection, and search for an independent educational consultant (IEC) they can feel good about. According to Google Analytics, over … Read more »
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| IECA,IECA member consultants,IECA Web Site,IECs,independent educational consultants,membership in IECA,Social Networking Technology | 2 comments by Sarah Brachman, Manager of Communications, IECA I had the pleasure of attending edSocialMedia’s pre-conference social media Bootcamp at IECA’s spring conference in Philadelphia yesterday. From the get-go I knew it was going to be a different workshop than others I have attended. This was not a session to sit back, listen, and take a few … Read more »
by Benjamin Caldarelli, IECA Associate Member (Arizona) [NOTE: We have invited IECA members to contribute to the Independent Educational Consulting Blog. The views expressed in their blogs are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of IECA. If you would like to contribute to IECA's blog, contact Sarah Brachman at Sarah@IECAonline.com] For a … Read more »
by Emily Snyder, M.A., IECA Professional Member (Virginia) Yesterday I attended a meeting to learn more about how to utilize NACAC’s Member-to-Member portal for sharing information. What ultimately emerged from the meeting, however, was a much more philosophical discussion—which I found quite valuable —mostly surrounding the impact of technology on ethics, current trends, and future … Read more »
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| Adolescents,college admission trends,college admissions,college applications,college consulting,electronic media,IECs,independent educational consultants,NACAC,school-based counselors,Social Networking Technology | 1 comment by Sarah Brachman, Manager of Communications, IECA I recently attended a technology conference hosted by ASAE (American Society for Association Executives) in Washington, DC. The conference featured sessions on social technology strategies, mobile apps, search engine optimization, and emerging technology trends (among many others), but one of the most informative sessions I participated in was … Read more »
by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA As 2010 comes to a close, I want everyone to know how appreciative we are of the more than one thousand individuals and companies that have been a part of our social media effort. We want to salute the most active participants in our IECA social media universe. First, … Read more »