Joseph P. Dobson, Awarded “ISPA Gem Award” for 2009
At a Dinner Business Meeting of the Independent Small Programs Alliance (ISPA), in San Francisco, California, the “ISPA Gem Award” was given to Joseph S. (Jody) Dobson, M.A. owner and founder of Dobson Educational Services in Philadelphia, PA.
This award was given at the ISPA Dinner Meeting attended by 52 Educational Consultants, ISPA Members and friends of ISPA. An Educational Consultant, other Professional, a School or a Program receives the “ISPA Gem Award” for selfless service, professionalism, leadership and compassion.
The work and commitment of Jody is well known to those in the field of therapeutic schools and programs for private pay, special needs young people. Jody is an Educational Consultant who is experienced, compassionate, positive and forward thinking and has led one of the top Educational Consulting practices in the US. Jody Dobson has more than 30 years of experience in the field. Read the rest of this entry »
Leslie S. Goldberg, Awarded “Distinguished Service Award” for 2009
At a Dinner Business Meeting of the Independent Small Programs Alliance (ISPA) in San Francisco, California, the ISPA “Distinguished Service Award” was given to Leslie S. Goldberg, M.Ed., CEP and President of Leslie S. Goldberg & Associates LLC and the Goldberg Center for Educational Planning with offices in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. Read the rest of this entry »
Sue Bigg and Nancy Masland are ISPA 2008 Gem Award Recipients
At NATSAP in Savannah, the Second Annual Gem Award was given to co-recipients Sue Bigg, Educational Consultant from Chicago, IL and Nancy Masland, Educational Consultant from Tucson, AZ. The Gem Award is given to an Ed Consultant or consultants ” for selfless service, professionalism, leadership and compassion. The consultant is a professional who understands the important place of independent small programs in the Private Pay Industry.”
Sue Bigg and Nancy Masland exemplify the very best in service to our field and the families they work with each day. Sue and Nancy are professionals who have made their mark on Educational Consulting, service to families and a positive relationship with all programs and schools and especially independent small programs
ISPA to Hold a Private Dinner Meeting - Minneapolis, May 13, 2008
Once again ISPA has a Private Educational and Dinner Meeting planned for Tuesday, May 13, 2008, just prior to the IECA Conference. The Dinner will be held at The Nicollet Island Inn in Minneapolis.The Dinner is projected to have in attendance, 25-30 Educational Consultants and 28 ISPA Representatives.
The Nicollet Island Inn has been highly praised: Featured in USA Today, Conde Nast Traveler, Gourmet, Bon Appetit, the New York Times and many regional publications, we are the only inn offering a quiet oasis along a storied river–surrounded by one of America’s most dynamic cities.
ISPA continues its series of the highest quality Dinner Meetings and discussions held at unique venues, known for their location, ambiance and culinary esteem.
ISPA to Hold Dinner Meeting on February 6, 2008
Once again ISPA has an outstanding Private Dinner Meeting planned for February 6, 2008 just prior to the NATSAP Conference. The Dinner will be held at IL Pasticcio Restaurant in downtown Savannah.
The Dinner is projected to have in attendance, 40 Educational Consultants and 31 ISPA Representatives. The dinner will be held at Il Pasticcio, voted by USA Today as one of the top 10 restaurants in the US.
IECA Hollywood a big Success
ISPA Dinner Meeting Held at the Famous Jonathan Club and the Play Wicked
It was very expensive; it was glitzy, wild and fun and supporting the IECA Foundation through sponsorship of the play, Wicked, was the highlight of the week next to the ISPA Dinner Meeting. There were good seminars, lots of sharing and relationship building and ISPA was right in the middle of it.
The week started out with ISPA Member Programs and 29 Ed Consultants sharing an evening of cocktails, excellent food and important discussions about issues and challenges to our industry.
We held the Dinner Meeting at the Jonathan Club in Downtown LA. Those residing in LA and those who have spent a good deal of time there, told me that the Jonathan Club is the top Club in LA bar none.
It was wondrous. The furnishings and wall coverings were top drawer and the service and ambiance were beyond reproach. At the beginning of dessert discussions began touching on the George Miller/NATSAP controversy and the origins and early days of programs and schools working with Ed Consultants.
We need to look at what is going on, get involved, put down petty jealousies and pull together for the betterment of our industry There are many people out there who would like to see us out of business. Lets work hard to make that impossibility.
