Research
and Information
AEP Website
The AEP website
provides not only excellent coverage of current events impacting the industry
but also a full, broad background of the many topics vital to this growing and
vibrant market. Visitors can view a calendar of annual AEP events, details on
how to participate in the organization, and an information archive for the industry.
In addition, AEP members are provided access to special “member-only information,”
providing more detailed and focused coverage. AEP Online
Newsletter
Our semimonthly newsletter
keeps members in touch with the latest happenings in the industry including: teaching
and learning research; updates on trends and reforms in our industry; company
case studies and; legislative information. AEP in a Minute
A
weekly email that updates recipients with information about AEP activities and
membership benefits in a quick, easy-to-read format. Market Research
and Surveys
The 2006
AEP Salary & Benefits Survey provides indispensable information about
the compensation and benefits provided to individuals in the supplemental educational
publishing industry. Government
Relations
Supplemental publishers are greatly impacted by policy
and legislative actions, as evidenced by No Child Left Behind. Through an ongoing
program of internal and external communication, relationship building, liaisons
with government representatives, and mobilization of the membership towards common
goals, we ensure the voice of the supplemental publishing industry does not go
unheard. As we move toward the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind
Act , AEP is preparing its members to help reshape key elements of that legislation.
Members may visit the AEP website daily for the latest news and information, unite
with other members in our call to action, and talk back to teachers, students
and legislators about the information and perspective they’ll only get here. Areas
of interest include: - Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act (IDEA)
- No Child Left Behind Act
- NIMAS
- Postal
Rates
- Children’s Privacy
AEP
Government Relations lists bills to watch,
reports the latest news, and tracks legislative activity on the state and federal
levels. In addition, all AEP members are welcome to receive regular communications
about Washington-related activities via email. (Members can opt in at anytime
via their Web User account.) Email updates, special reports, and industry events
take publishers inside the Beltway and provide the kind of perspective they can
only get here. Business & Marketing
Opportunities
Online Product Gallery
For publishers
and educational producers, the Online
Product Gallery offers outstanding opportunities. Every AEP member can post
as many products as they want in the Gallery with each entry having: a picture
of the product, essential contact information, and a brief description. Plus,
there's an option to list if international rights are available. In addition,
the international rights designation will also bring potential sales to you. AEP
interacts with hundreds of overseas publishers, many of whom are actively looking
for international rights for your products. We will be steering these companies
to the Gallery, so it is essential you participate Industry Services
Directory (ISD)
For service providers to educational producers, the online,
searchable Industry Services Directory (ISD) offers an excellent vehicle for attracting
new business. Every AEP service provider member will have a listing in the Directory,
making it easy for publishers and visitors to find the assistance they need.
Non-members can only get a cursory listing (company name and mailing address)
while members get a quality listing including a 250-character description, full
contact information, a color company logo and identification as an AEP member. All
ISD participants can upgrade to an Enhanced Listing, which adds additional information
to the listing including the option of an embedded video or a display ad. ($79
a month for members • $199 a month for non-members) In addition,
AEP will be soon offer the Rapid RFP Service, which will enable service providers
to receive RPF bids directly to their in box.
($79 a month for members
• $199 a month for non-members)
Business Alliances
Looking for a partnership with a publisher who can offer you another
distribution channel? All of AEP’s events facilitate connections between
people and companies. Our online attendance directories help you schedule appointments
before the events and stay in touch afterwards. Media List
A directory of media contacts is available
to all members, which includes name, company, publication and contact information.
When it is essential that you reach out to the media, AEP is the first place members
can turn to. With just a few keystrokes, this vital distribution information is
at your fingertips. International Markets
Building
international markets is essential to educational publishers. AEP, in partnership
with the US Commericial Service and the Frankfurt Book Fair, created the Educational
Publishing Pavilion (EPP), a fair within the fair designed specifically to
facilitate international relationships for developers of educational content.
In addition, AEP helps members participate in the International
Children's Publishing Exhibit at the Beijing Book Fair and offers publishers
a one-of-a-kind Business Development Tour
in China to help them understand the Chinese market. Professional
Development
Awards
AEP is proud of its industry-wide
annual awards program, honoring the best materials
and accomplishments in educational products and marketing. Winners earn the right
to display the Lamp of Learning logo, and their products are widely recognized
as exhibiting outstanding quality and achievement. Educational
Publishing Summit
AEP’s annual Summit
is the premier educational and networking event of the Association. Experienced
and accomplished professionals in the industry conduct workshops that benefit
participants from their particular job function along many educational tracks
(Business of Publishing, Editorial, Sales & Marketing, and Technology). Combined
with general sessions featuring exciting speakers, the always-festive awards banquet,
and the endless networking opportunities, the Summit is the “must attend”
event of the year. Professional Development/Management Training
Managing in today’s complex work environments is a tremendous challenge.
AEP delivers training tailored exclusively for those in the educational publishing
industry, ensuring relevant knowledge is gained that can be applied immediately
when participants return to their work environments. Networking
Events
Networking is the number one priority for our members,
and AEP makes these experiences meaningful. Several annual AEP events and meetings
are held throughout the year across the country, and these meetings have networking
opportunities built into the agendas as an essential component. In
addition to our professional development programs, we offer several ways to interact
with the educational publishing community:
Hall of Fame
The AEP Hall of Fame recognizes extraordinary
achievement, professional accomplishments, and a lifetime commitment to educational
publishing. All of our inductees have positively affected the quality of education
for children and have reshaped the learning landscape. Held in New York each year,
this prestigious event draws a crowd of prominent and influential publishers from
across the country. CEO Roundtable
The CEO Roundtable brings together top-level
executives to discuss emergent topics, provide dynamic and knowledgeable speakers,
and facilitate networking with industry CEOs. Our CEO events take place two times
a year in various locations, usually held in tandem with meetings of other groups
whose interests overlap with those of educational publishing. Group size at each
event is limited to 40, enabling personal contact and in-depth discussions.
Committee Participation
Our members get the
chance to help steer the course of our association. Their experience can help
us create better programming, and greater involvement increases networking time
with our members. We want our organization to be your organization!
For
more information, download the AEP
Membership Brochure or contact Jo-Ann McDevitt
at 856-241-7772. | 
