Industry Memberships and Sponsorships
At Educational Systemics we believe in taking an active role in the evolution of our industry and are proud to participate in and support these leading education industry associations and programs.
The Association of Educational Publishers (AEP)
The Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) envisions a thriving educational
publishing industry that provides quality materials for every educator and
student. AEP supports the growth of supplemental educational publishing
in all media through a variety of educational programs for its members as
well as through advocacy at the state and federal level.
Educational Systemics currently heads the Technology Committee within
AEP.
www.aepweb.org
The Schools Interoperability Framework Association(SIFA)
The Schools Interoperability Framework Association (SIFA) is a non-profit
membership organization whose members include over 300 software vendors,
school districts, state departments of education and other organizations
active in primary and secondary (pK-12) markets. These organizations have
come together to create a set of rules and definitions that enable software
programs from different companies to share information. The goal of SIFA
is to make it possible for school administrators, teachers and other school
personnel to have access to the most current and accurate data available.
Educational Systemics has been an instrumental member of SIFA and a vocal
advocate of the SIF movement. Michael Jay has served on the Executive Board
for six years. In 2006 Educational Systemics conducted a study in conjunction
with SIFA to highlight the benefits of implementing SIF. The subsequent
report, "Analysis of Costs and Benefits Associated with Implementing
SIF," gained significant coverage for SIF.
www.sifinfo.org
Software Information Industry Association (SIIA)
The Software and Information Industry Association’s (SIIA’s) Education Division
participates, shapes and supports the education industry by providing leadership,
advocacy and critical marketing information to promote the success of education
technology and content providers.
Educational Systemics is an active participant in the Software and Information
Industry Association (SIIA) of which Michael Jay was an Education Board
member for eight years (co-chair for three) and continues to chair the Technology
and Development Working Group.
www.siia.net
EdNET
EdNET is the premiere business-to-education conference held annually
by The Heller Reports, a QED company. Geared towards top education industry
executives, policymakers and school administrators the conference’s focus
is on networking and creating synergies within the industry that further
the cause of quality education for all students. Sessions focus on interpreting
and forecasting trends, dialoging with key educational leaders, and identifying
the ways in which the business community can better support students and
educators. This year’s event will be held September 9-11, 2007 in Chicago,
IL.
Educational Systemics has been a proud sponsor of EdNET for the
past three years and for the past two years has served as program coordinators
for the EdNET Industry Awards Program.
www.ednetconference.com
