Our Legislative Initiatives
Read our most recent advocacy updates and position statements.
Cherry Blossoms and Capitol Hill: 51³Ô¹Ï’s 2026 Advocacy Day Recap
While the political landscape in the United States remains tumultuous…
Cultivating Safe, Open, and Thoughtful Academic Communities
Our academic communities thrive when they are spaces of learning,…
51³Ô¹Ï Stands with Harvard’s International Students & Families
The Independent Educational Consultants Association (51³Ô¹Ï) strongly condemns the current…
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility
51³Ô¹Ï is committed to the pursuit of an inclusive, affordable educational system that provides equal access and equitable outcomes for all students.
Advocacy Day
Each spring, 51³Ô¹Ï members from around the world gather in Washington, DC to meet with elected officials and advocate for issues of importance to our profession and the students and families we support.
Government Relations Committee
51³Ô¹Ï’s Government Relations Committee is instrumental in advocating for the independent educational consulting profession, our members, and our community. The committee represents, promotes, and advocates for the interests of 51³Ô¹Ï and its membership regarding policies, laws, regulations, and other developments that may affect the association.