Advocacy
With our lobbyists and Government Relations Committee, we are the only organization advocating directly for the best interests of independent educational consultants.
Education and Training
Networking Opportunities
Discounts on Services for Your Practice
Members get discounts on many services that benefit their practices and clients, including education, software, publications, merchandise, office management, and insurance.
Professional Support
Our 12-person national office full-time professional staff serve member needs in ways ranging from providing advice on running a small business, producing professionally designed marketing brochures and sample business forms, to media support and client advice. We serve as the public face of independent educational consulting to the media, schools, colleges, and other professionals.
Referrals
Professional members receive a full-page profile listing in our online “Find an Independent Educational Consultant” Directory. This is an excellent way for members to describe their practice to potential clients.
IECA’s national office also handles phone and email referral requests from parents.
Members report an increasing number of referrals of full-paying clients from these sources.