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 »
by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consultants Association from the IECA Conference in Cincinnati This morning opened with several pre-conference professional opportunities. I had the pleasure of teaching a workshop on Social Media for Independent Educational Consultants, assisted by IECA Communications Manager Sarah Brachman. The session touched on the use of Twitter, blogs, Facebook … Read more »
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0 comment by Mark H. Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA A number of IECA members have explored creative use of social media, Web sites, and other forms of electronic communications, providing new ways to reach families and serve student needs. A few highlights: Mark Montgomery (Associate Member, CO) has probably done more to harness the educational and outreach … Read more »
by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consulting Association We are still in the early stages of conference registration for IECA’s Fall National Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio. However, we have already passed 600 attendees and are looking forward to a wonderful gathering. Here are six new, improved, or unique aspects to the conference that you … Read more »
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| Campus Tours,college admissions,IECA Cincinnati Conference,keynote speaker,Member benefits,Social Networking Technology,Speed Meetings,Therapeutic Consulting | 0 comment By Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA This week I am attending the national conference of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership) conference in Los Angeles. During an early breakout on Sunday, the presenter reminded us of the definition of “associations.” They are defined as organizations where individuals with similar … Read more »
by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consultants Association The attendees at the IECA Summer Training Institute found themselves facing a series of ethical conundrums this morning. Drawn from actual cases from IECA’s files, the participants had to look inward to ensure they practice using ethical and professional approaches. One case explored the need to … Read more »
by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA The typical student in the United States is awake for about 16 hours a day. School, including getting there and back, and the occasional after school activity, accounts for nearly half of those hours. The balance is meant for family, meals, volunteer commitments, part-time jobs, community sports leagues, church … Read more »
by Dodge Johnson, President-Nominee, IECA (Pennsylvania) I have to say that Mark and I took on a lot of challenges – and that we had a great time gnawing on them. Our seminar leaders asked us to set an “audacious” goal. So after looking at the member survey, we said, “Okay, why not reshape the … Read more »
by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA I admit to being a person who is rarely satisfied with the way things are. I believe in the need to change and that includes both personal change and actions to ensure that the Independent Educational Consultants Association continues to move forward, developing new approaches, new programs and new … Read more »
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| Economy and Consultants,IECA,IECA Conference,IECA Leadership,IECA member consultants,Learning Disability Consulting,member services,Social Networking Technology,Summer Training Institute | 0 comment by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend an “Executive Forum” of two dozen association CEOs. While it was a diverse collection based on both size and professional representation, education groups dominated.Being invited to participate provided me with a wonderful opportunity to speak with leaders of groups with whom we … Read more »