by Emily Snyder, IECA Professional Member (Virginia), and Chair of IECA’s College Committee For those of you who follow national development of educational issues, I returned home from the IECA Conference to hear Al Sharpton, Newt Gingrich, and Arnie Duncan come together with David Gregory on NBC’s Sunday morning “Meet the Press” to discuss forming … Read more »
by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA From the IECA Conference in NC I had the opportunity to moderate a truly extraordinary session before 400 attendees at the IECA Conference in Charlotte. A panel of seven represented divergent views on legislation currently being considered that would regulate the therapeutic industry. Brian Lombrowski, president of CAFETY supports … Read more »
by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA It has been many months since we first announced that we had invited members of CAFETY (Community Alliance for the Ethical Treatment of Youth) to share the stage at our Charlotte Conference with leaders of the therapeutic community and educational consultants, for a session that will explore all sides … Read more »
by Mark H. Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA For several years there has been talk about governmental regulation of therapeutic schools and programs. During this time several states have created licensing procedures, often with the active participation of program leaders. The most controversial efforts have involved those by Representative George Miller (CA) who chairs the House … Read more »
