About IECA
The Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) is a not-for-profit, international professional association representing experienced independent educational consultants.
Chartered in 1976, the Association’s headquarters is located in the Washington, DC area. IECA sponsors professional training institutes, workshops, conferences, and webinars, publishes a directory of qualified independent educational consultants, offers information to students and their families regarding school selection issues, and works to ensure that those in the profession adhere to the highest ethical and business standards.
IECA’s Board of Directors created these “We Believe”
statements to describe the key beliefs that guide the association.
IECA Mission Statement
To promote the highest quality independent educational consulting to students and families seeking skilled, ethical, academic or therapeutic guidance; to enhance professional development; and to foster career satisfaction among members.
Association Goals
• Support members across their professional lifetime.
• Educate members in order to foster high-quality academic and therapeutic advisory services.
• Advocate for members and the students and families with whom they work.
• Maximize organizational effectiveness.
IECA Core Values
Our Core Values are the foundation of the association. They continually guide our decision-making as well as our interactions with our clients and with each other.
IECA Foundation
IECA was instrumental in establishing the Independent Educational Consultants Association Foundation. The IECA Foundation supports projects that will benefit those involved in the process of making educational choices, including students, families, educational consultants, and other professionals.
