Independent Educational Consultants Association

Xello Selected as College and Career Readiness Partner For Baltimore County Public Schools

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Following a rigorous nationwide search, Xello , the award-winning K-12 college, career and future readiness program, has been officially selected to partner with the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Following a rigorous nationwide search, Xello , the award-winning K-12 college, career and future readiness program, has been officially selected to partner with the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).
  • The cooperation provides over 5,000 teachers, and over 60,000 students among the district's 24 comprehensive high schools, 3 alternative sites, and 28 middle schools free access to Xello's full suite of tools for career exploration and planning.
  • Currently, the Xello software is used in over 9,000 schools across North America to help students spark career curiosity and develop an early connection between academic success and future aspirations.
  • "We are honored to partner with the Baltimore County Public School District to help their students craft a vision for their future and develop the commitment to pursue that path."

Promethean Hosts Popular Camp Promethean for Sixth Year, Offering Free Professional Development to Thousands of Teachers

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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SEATTLE, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Promethean, a leading global education technology company, is hosting its sixth annual Camp Promethean on July 13, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT, to provide teachers worldwide free, virtual professional development. Sessions will be focused on helping educators use Promethean tools—including the ActivPanel, ActivInspire, and Promethean's Essential Apps—to prepare effective lessons and engage their students in learning.

Key Points: 
  • Sessions will be focused on helping educators use Promethean tools—including the ActivPanel, ActivInspire, and Promethean's Essential Apps—to prepare effective lessons and engage their students in learning.
  • We look forward to providing a fun-filled day of professional development for our wonderful teacher community."
  • Participants in Camp Promethean can choose from several session options each hour, depending on their interests and needs.
  • For more information about this year's Camp Promethean, including a detailed schedule and session descriptions, visit https://www.prometheanworld.com/event/camp-promethean-2023 .

Educator Margaret G. Benedict, Ph.D. Leads Low Income Students to Higher Education Via The Matthew Gaffney Foundation

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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STAMFORD, Conn., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The upcoming National Higher Education Day, on June 6, 2023, will hold special significance for Margaret G. Benedict, Ph.D., the founder, and executive director of The Matthew Gaffney Foundation. For the past 15 years Dr. Benedict has assisted 200 high achieving, economically disadvantaged students with securing scholarships and educational tools toward attending the most prestigious colleges and universities. Boasting a 99% graduation rate from institutions that include Harvard, Dartmouth and Princeton, the Gaffney Foundation has successfully impacted society and the world at large, supporting underserved brilliant minds. Hoping to assist young graduates for many more years to come, Dr. Benedict is working to raise awareness for the Gaffney Foundation to sustain the organization's continued longevity.

Key Points: 
  • The Gaffney Foundation is in total alignment with National Higher Education Day which aims to prepare a path for more students toward a higher education degree.
  • Dr. Matthew Gaffney, who the foundation is name for, was a renowned educator known for his commitment to educational excellence, innovation, and diversity.
  • It was Dr. Gaffney's remarkable career that inspired his daughter, Margaret G. Benedict, to establish the Matthew Gaffney Foundation.
  • Follow them on Facebook at Margaret G. Benedict's Matthew Gaffney Foundation .

Promethean's ActivPanel 9 is honored with Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2022

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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SEATTLE, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Promethean, a leading global education technology company, has received the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2022 designation for its newest interactive display, ActivPanel 9. The prestigious award recognizes the best education technology products from last year—those that have helped optimize teaching for educators and learning for their students.  

Key Points: 
  • The prestigious award recognizes the best education technology products from last year—those that have helped optimize teaching for educators and learning for their students.
  • The ActivPanel 9, powered by Promethean's patented ActivSync technology, responds to the evolving educational environment by breaking down barriers between devices, enabling increased connectivity and collaboration, and supporting hybrid and in-classroom learning.
  • We're thrilled that our newest ActivPanel has proven itself to be an essential tool in today's dynamic educational landscape."
  • For more information about this year's TCEA, including a detailed schedule and descriptions of all the sessions, visit https://convention.tcea.org .

Comprehensive College Consulting Asks: When is a Student's High School Counselor Not Enough?

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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Counselors provide all manner of academic support, and, commencing with the junior year, offer help with the college application process.

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  • Counselors provide all manner of academic support, and, commencing with the junior year, offer help with the college application process.
  • The job description of this counselor may differ, of course; most private schools havededicated college counselors while public high schools have theirguidance counselors pull double duty, but all are ultimately provided with support.
  • The student to counselor ratio at a private school may be as low as 50:1, compared to the national average of 315:1.
  • The National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC) recommends a counselor caseload of no more than 250:1, with 200 or less preferred.

The AXS Companion to Common App, a New Tool Developed by IECA and Oregon State University, Helping Thousands of Students Apply to College

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Developed by the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) in partnership with Oregon State University's Ecampus, the AXS Companion includes 50-plus explanatory videos for each Common App section as well as helpful tips, a glossary of terms, and links to additional resources. It is designed to be used side-by-side with Common App as students complete their applications. Common App, the most popular college application platform, is used by more than 1,000 colleges and universities in 50 states and 20 countries.

Key Points: 
  • It is designed to be used side-by-side with Common App as students complete their applications.
  • Common App, the most popular college application platform, is used by more than 1,000 colleges and universities in 50 states and 20 countries.
  • While this disparity was the impetus for developing the AXS Companion, IECA believes all students will find the tool helpful as they navigate Common App.
  • About IECA: Founded in 1976, the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) is the nation's leading professional organization for college advisors working in private practice.

Introducing The AXS Companion to Common App, A Free Online Tool Designed to Support Under-Resourced Students

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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FAIRFAX, Va., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- College enrollment continues to decline while barriers for under-resourced students grow—but The AXS Companion to Common App, a free online resource developed by the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), in partnership with Oregon State University, aims to reverse this trend. Through 50+ audio and video modules, The AXS Companion walks students through each step of The Common Application platform, helping them to better understand how to complete each section based on their circumstances. The AXS Companion will be available for student use beginning in September 2022, as they begin the application cycle for fall 2023 admissions.

Key Points: 
  • The AXS Companion will be available for student use beginning in September 2022, as they begin the application cycle for fall 2023 admissions.
  • The result is The AXS Companion, a free online resource of 50+ video and audio modules for each section of Common App, which aims to support hundreds of thousands of under-resourced students in their journeys to college.
  • The AXS Companion will be available for student use following the NACAC Conference, as students begin the college application process for fall 2023 admission.
  • Community-based organizations and non-for-profit groups advising students can contact IECA at [email protected] to be notified when The AXS Companion is available for their students.

Xello and ACTE Launch 2021/22 "Taking Business to School" Initiative

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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Popularity around work-based learning has grown over the past decade, as labour market imbalances underscore the importance of early skills development and career training.

Key Points: 
  • Popularity around work-based learning has grown over the past decade, as labour market imbalances underscore the importance of early skills development and career training.
  • Through the "Taking Business to School" initiative, Xello and ACTE will produceof a series of WBL support resources for educators, including:
    The organizations have published the first two publications in the series.
  • The first, " Taking Business to School: West-MEC and Palo Verde Generating Station ," focuses on a partnership between a public school district and one of Arizona's largest employers.
  • "Our partnership will help CTE leaders design and scale WBL programs based on tried and tested frameworks and best practices."

College Admissions Consultants & Counselors Directory by State Now Free at AcademicInfluence.com

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
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Services from a college admissions consulting agency or counselor may include admissions test preparation, financial aid counseling, high school course planning, college application guidance, interviewing skills development, campus visit preparation, athletic recruitment support, college or university selection, and more.

Key Points: 
  • Services from a college admissions consulting agency or counselor may include admissions test preparation, financial aid counseling, high school course planning, college application guidance, interviewing skills development, campus visit preparation, athletic recruitment support, college or university selection, and more.
  • The "affiliations and accreditations" section provides information on those counselors or consultants who are members of national admissions counseling organizations such as the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), and other notable student-assistance organizations.
  • "It's why we're championing college admissions consultants.
  • For more on what a college admissions consultant or counselor can offer and what to look for when choosing one, see:

The Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) Responds to Netflix Varsity Blues Docudrama and Anxiety Permeating the College Admissions Process

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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College acceptance rates continue to decline, partly due to the increase in applications, leading to heightened anxiety levels among students and parents.

Key Points: 
  • College acceptance rates continue to decline, partly due to the increase in applications, leading to heightened anxiety levels among students and parents.
  • Sophisticated modeling means computers play an outsize role in college admissions, minimizing the personal stories of students and admission counselors.
  • Since its founding in 1976, IECA has been the leading voice in putting students first in the college admissions journey.
  • About IECA: Founded in 1976, the Independent Educational Consultants Association is the nation's leading professional organization for college advisors working in private practice.