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Posts Tagged ‘learning disabilities consulting’

Serving Teens with Behavioral and Emotional Needs: Independent Educational Consultants as Case Managers

August 29, 20112 comments

by Mark H. Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA An IECA Task Force was recently exploring how independent educational consultants (IECs) related to allied professionals. The groups explored the relationship with tutors, test prep experts, financial aid officers, athletic coaches, and more for those seeking college or prep school placements. When learning issues come in to play, LD … Read more »

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Tagged: case manager, IECs, independent educational consultants, learning disabilities consulting, special needs consulting, Therapeutic Consulting

At IECA Conferences, Education Shares Spotlight with Networking: 5 Rules for Success

August 25, 2011no comments

by Mark H. Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA We make a great deal about the national experts who keynote IECA Conferences, including this fall’s gathering in Texas. Famous authors, practitioners, and public figures have all shared the stage. Typically some 100 panelists and presenters bring attendees the latest in research or new ideas that can be … Read more »

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Dr. Leonard Sax, Jeff Georgi, James Guthrie Among Headliners at IECA Fall Meeting

August 16, 2011no comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA Outstanding speakers, all of whom are nationally acclaimed experts, will take to the stage in Dallas, Texas during the IECA Fall Conference. Together these exceptional presenters will provide attendees with new information and dramatic insights about the way adolescents think, gender differences and the impact of the Internet, failures of … Read more »

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Tagged: Christine Cashen, college consulting, conference speakers, IECA Conference, IECA Dallas Conference, James Guthrie, Jeff Georgi, learning disabilities consulting, Leonard Sax, special needs consulting, Therapeutic Consulting

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

July 28, 2011no comments

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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Tagged: admissions representatives, changes in consulting practices, college application trends, college applications, college consulting, educational consulting, learning disabilities consulting, school consulting, Summer Training Institute, Therapeutic Consulting

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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Tagged: admissions, campus tours, changes in consulting practices, college consulting, ethics, Finding the Right Fit, IEC profession, IECA members, independent educational consultants, learning disabilities consulting, membership in IECA, qualifications of IECs, school consulting, school-based counselors, special needs consulting

IECA’s South Carolina College & LD Tour Earns Rave Reviews

March 14, 20111 comment

About a week ago, 24 IECA members returned from the IECA College / LD Consultant tour in South Carolina. Planned by College Committee Chair Judy Bass (Maryland) and LD Committee Vice-Chair Rachel Sobel (Pennsylvania), the reviews of the tour were very positive. The upcoming April issue of Insights features an article by Erin Avery (New … Read more »

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Tagged: admissions, admissions representatives, campus tours, college consulting, IECA, IECA Conference, IECA member services, IECA Philadelphia Conference, IECs, LD services, learning disabilities consulting, networking

With IECA Conference Approaching, Focus on ROI

September 21, 20101 comment

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA With the fall conference of the Independent Educational Consultants Association just six weeks away, many are deciding whether to attend. Given the nature of the economy and budgets, one way to evaluate is by examining the ROI or Return on Investment. For schools that often means the ability to … Read more »

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Tagged: admissions representatives, boarding schools, College Fair, conference, conference sponsors, conference vendors, educational consulting, IECA Conference, IECA members, IECA's Information Swap, learning disabilities consulting, Pre-conference sessions, ROI, School and College Fair, school consulting, Speed Meetings, Therapeutic Consulting

Six IECA Conference Innovations You May Have Missed

September 1, 2010no comments

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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IECA’s 34th Year Comes to Close with an Eye to the Future

June 29, 20102 comments

by Mark H. Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA June 30th marks the close of our Fiscal Year and IECA’s 34th serving as the principal voice of the profession of independent educational consulting. We entered the year committed to helping our members thrive, and exploring ways to strengthen the profession, promote the value of the work we … Read more »

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What Makes the IECA Conference Unique? “No Where Else…”

March 10, 20103 comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consultants Association Sixteen years ago, my first day with IECA was at the start of the spring conference in Raleigh, North Carolina. I believe there were fewer than 250 attendees, including some 80 IECA members. There was no NATSAP back then, Small Boarding School Conferences were intimate events, … Read more »

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