Present at the IECA Annual Conference

We look for a wide range of session topics that will be valuable to various groups of attendees, including:

• Current issues in admissions and campus life (access, affordability, testing, etc.).
• Consulting, counseling, and admission staff skills.
• Topics related to adolescent issues: learning, emotional and behavioral difficulties.
• Independent educational consultant business and professional information.
• Knowledge-based topics for those working in school, college, and therapeutic environments.
• Sessions that enhance knowledge and understanding of admission, marketing, and business solutions.
• Sessions that are offered at a wide range of knowledge and skill levels (foundational and advanced).

IECA will give priority to sessions using presenters from more than one institution or program, as diverse points of view are preferred. This includes sessions that feature presenters from multiple schools, or feature an IEC along with an admission representative or service. An ideal number of presenters is 3-4 on a panel. See sessions from IECA’s previous conference to gain a sense of accepted sessions.

Proposals should:

• Challenge attendees to think of new solutions in independent educational consulting.
• Feature innovative and cutting-edge practices.
• Explore timely and relevant topics important to a diverse audience.
• Present a business case with evidence supported by research or data.
• Reflect forward thinking.
• Demonstrate diversity, equity, access, and inclusion.
• Showcase innovative and engaging program formats.
• Examine current issues in admission and adolescents.

Foundational Breakout Session
These sessions are scheduled for 60 minutes and are designed for those with up to 5 years of experience seeking core knowledge.

Advanced Breakout Session
These sessions are scheduled for 60 minutes and are in-depth and specialized. Advanced breakouts are geared for established professionals with 5+ years of experience seeking supplementary knowledge.

Pre-Conference Workshop
These sessions are scheduled for three hours. They concentrate on specific areas of interest to conference attendees. Past workshop topics include NCAA regulations and student athletes, advising those with learning disabilities, special concerns of the adopted child, college financial aid, recruiting and consulting overseas, use of social media, and supporting children with special needs. Speakers are nationally recognized experts who inform attendees about recent developments and trends in their field. Participation is limited so that the speaker may include hands-on opportunities and provide time for interaction between participants.