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  • 51³Ô¹Ï
President’s Letter: Reflections on My First Year as Board President

It’s been a year since I accepted the nomination for…

A group of 17 51³Ô¹Ï members and 51³Ô¹Ï CEO Leigh Allen shown in front of the US Capitol during the 2025 51³Ô¹Ï Advocacy Day
  • Advocacy
51³Ô¹Ï Returns to Capitol Hill for Our Third Annual Advocacy Day

It is an interesting time to work in education. Teen…

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  • Applying to College
What It’s Like Growing up in a Small, Rural Area as a Student-Athlete and How IECs Can Help

Deep in the Mountains Growing up in the small ski…

Portrait of a happy exchange student walking outdoors in London and drinking coffee on-the-go
  • College
Looking Beyond the US: Why the UK Is Becoming the Go-to Destination for Students

The rising cost of higher education in the United States,…

A group of high school students building and programming electric toys and robots at robotics classroom
  • Applying to College
Guiding Students in Creating a Stellar Engineering Maker Portfolio

Having your students submit an Engineering Maker Portfolio is optional,…

Group photo of the 51³Ô¹Ï European Regional Symposium–Scotland attendees
  • College Admissions Advising
Highland Horizons: Exploring Scotland’s Educational Charms at the 51³Ô¹Ï European Regional Symposium

Thanks to our volunteers from the Global Committee and the…

  • 51³Ô¹Ï
Spotlight on the AANHPI Affinity Group

While we officially founded the Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific…

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  • Affordability/Financial Aid
Potential Impact of Decreased Federal Funding on Students—and How to Advise Families

Although specific line items may shift, the advice stays the…

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  • Becoming an IEC
Hot Tips for New IECs

This page is restricted to 51³Ô¹Ï members only. To get…

Teen student being tutored by senior woman
  • Ethics & Best Practices
The Heart of Educational Consulting

At its core, our profession is about creating pathways for…

Friendly adult male teacher helping a man with down syndrome during computing class
  • Affordability/Financial Aid
Postsecondary Funding Options for Neurodivergent Students: Vocational Rehabilitation and ABLE Accounts

Independent educational consultants (IECs) who work with neurodivergent students often…

Get around all sorts of obstacles
  • Independent Educational Consulting
Navigating Uncertainty Together

Everywhere we turn—at home, in the office, through interactions with…