Conferences
IECA's spring Conference may 12 - 15, 2010 toronto, Canada
Registration for the IECA Spring 2010 conference in Toronto is open and is being conducted exclusively through an online registration system. Once you register for the conference, you will be given the information you will need to book a hotel room. 
If you would like conference information mailed to you, please send an e-mail to info@IECAonline.com asking for a conference packet, and it will be sent to you.
Click to view registration information for:
>> Educational Consultants
>> Colleges/Universities
>> Therapeutic and Behavioral Schools, Programs, and Related Service Companies
>> Schools (non-therapeutic)*
*This includes traditional day/boarding schools (including those with an LD focus), Gap Year programs, Non-Therapeutic Post-Secondary Programs and Related Service Companies
Additional Conference Information
Vendor Application (NOT for schools, colleges or programs)
Vendor information is for publishers, test prep, financial and other businesses that serve schools, colleges, and consultants. Download our Vendor Brochure and application here. For more information on exhibiting as a vendor, contact Rachel Diamond King, IECA conference manager, at (703)591-4850 ext. 16, or Rachel@IECAonline.com
Sponsorship Opportunities
Download our Toronto Conferene Sponsor Brochure. For more information on sponsorships, go to our Sponsorship page, or contact Rachel Diamond King, IECA conference manager, at (703)591-4850 ext. 16, or Rachel@IECAonline.com
Conference Advertising
For more information on advertising opportunities at our conferences, go to our Advertising page and download our Advertising Flyer.
Hosted Receptions
If you are interested in hosting a reception or other special event during the conference, please contact Rachel Diamond King, IECA conference manager, at (703)591-4850 ext. 16, or Rachel@IECAonline.com
Pre-Conference Programs
Interpreting Assessments For Languaged-Based Learning Disabled Students: Understand The Social And Instructional Implications For Effective Programming
Wednesday, May 12 • 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(Fee: $75 / $65 for IECA Member Consultants)
This session will examine test data and actual case studies to
clarify the diagnosis of LBLD and understand the difference
between accommodation and remediation. Further discussion
will include the application of this information beyond the
classroom as we strive to understand the social implications
for the LBLD student. This will be an interactive and practical
application session. Be prepared to think and have fun.
Presenters: Carolyn Orsini Nelson and
Robert Genetelli, Jr., Landmark School
Effective Web Marketing And Using Your Web Site And Social Media
Wednesday, May 12 • 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(Fee: $75 / $65 for IECA Member Consultants)
Your Web site is the front door to your school or consulting
practice. Meeting the online demands and expectations of
potential families is a critical component to effective marketing.
Learn “best practice” techniques from industry experts and
explore valuable features including: media, podcasting, dynamic
calendaring, and social networking. Understanding the effective
use of the Web and social networking is a huge step in transforming
prospective students and clients into new students.
Presenter: Rob DiMartino, finalsite
SPEED MEETINGS
‘One-On-One’ Meetings Between Consultants And Schools Or Programs
At our Fall 2009 conference we introduced a new opportunity for schools, therapeutic programs, and consultants to share information in a relaxed, quiet, and interactive atmosphere. Due to its success, we are pleased to bring back the “Speed Meetings” opportunities as a pre-conference event in Toronto.
On Wednesday morning, May 12, from 8:30am to 12:00 noon, we will host the School and Therapeutic Speed Meetings events that will feature up to 40 traditional boarding schools and up to 40 therapeutic programs. During these events, school and program representatives will have the chance to meet with one or two consultants for a seven-minute private sharing session. After seven minutes the consultants will shift and the next seven-minute session will begin.
Each consultant will meet with approximately 20 schools or programs and each school or program will meet with about 20 consultants. The final portion of each event will provide for an exclusive networking opportunity to ensure all attendees get to meet each other. A special packet with detailed information on participating schools/programs will be distributed. As a pre-conference event, interested schools/programs will need to apply for participation. The application can be found in our online registration system. Participating representatives must be registered for the conference. Up to two speed participants per school/program are permitted.
If you need further information, contact conference manager, Rachel King at 703-591-4850 (ext 16) or Rachel@IECAonline.com.
IECA Semiannual Conferences
IECA's semi-annual conferences are attended by consultants, school, college and program admissions officers, administrators and staff, and related service companies. Conferences feature thought-provoking and informative workshops and discussions led by leaders in their fields including specialists in educational trends, college admissions and boarding school issues, adolescent development, learning differences, and emotional disorders and treatments. Continuing education hours are available. Full and half-day pre-conference trainings and campus tours are typically offered. Our two-hour "Information Swaps" are College, School & Program Fairs that allow for increased networking among consultants and admissions/program representatives. And our Vendor Hall allows attendees to visit the exhibits of companies who do not work directly with students, but who provide related resources (i.e. publications, software, equipment, financing, etc.).
Become a Presenter
If you would like to present a breakout or general session at a future IECA conference, go to our Proposals page, and download our Call for Proposals brochure.
Consultant Tours
Many tours have been arranged for IECA member consultants before and after the conference. Go to our Campus Tours page for more information.
If you are interested in arranging a Consultant Tour of your institution, contact Janice Berger, IECA member service manager, at Janice@IECAonline.com, or (703)591-4850 ext. 13.