Membership

Who should join AEP?

With six membership categories from which to choose, AEP offers services to all companies, organizations, and individuals around the world involved in the creation, development, sales, marketing, and distribution of supplemental educational materials, including:

Publishers
Content Providers
Designers
Product Developers
Printers
Software Developers
Game Developers
Marketing Firms
Mergers & Acquisitions Firms
Students
Legal Services
PR Firms
Distributors
Freelancers
Schools
Education Assocations
Conversion Services
Translation Services
Editorial Services
Recruiters
Educators

Benefits

Corporate, Non-profit/School, and Affiliate memberships are organizational, so every employee within a member company can access all of the benefits and services listed below.

Grow your business

Receive a FREE listing in the Industry Services Directory (ISD)
Save nearly 50% on entries into the renowned AEP Awards
Expand international business at huge member savings through AEP’s Go Global Initiative and the EPP, a partnership with the Frankfurt Book Fair
Increase brand awareness with sponsorship opportunities at key events

Stay Informed

Discount registration at some of the most cutting-edge events in the industry: the Content in Context Conference, CEO Roundtable, regional seminars, and webinars
Exclusive access to the Copyright Infringement Portal
Legal guidance through the Legal Corner, AEP's partnership with Dorsey & Whitney - AEP members get exclusive access to podcasts and can propose future topics
Consult with an industry expert through our blog series “Ask an Expert”
Access exclusive member content through AEP Online, the official member newsletter

Connect with Industry Colleagues

AEP events offer some of the best networking opportunities in the education industry; members attend at deeply discounted rates
Get free access to the AEP Career Center, the only job board specific to the industry
Join hundreds of colleagues already using AEP’s social network on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter
Exchange ideas on Educational Publishing, the official AEP blog
Access the members-only directory to find and develop business opportunities
Join a committee to support AEP and the supplemental publishing industry

Participate in Critical Government Relations Efforts

Receive legislative updates, action items, and opportunities to build relationships on Capitol Hill
Join the members-only Government Relations committee
Participate in the monthly call to discuss the latest in legislative and policy developments affecting supplemental publishers and instructional materials
Read summaries of the latest legislation in the Government Relations section of the AEP website