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
Financial Services
Students
Legal Services
PR Firms
Distributors
Freelancers
Schools
Education Assocations
Coversion 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
Retain year-long visibility in the Online Product Gallery (OPG)
Reach new audiences through AEP’s partnership with Amazon.com and Bowker’s Books in Print database
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

Connect with Industry Colleagues

Attend AEP events at a member discount to network and build lasting partnerships
Get free access to the AEP Career Center, the only job board specific to the educational publishing 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
Consult with an industry expert for the members-only blog series “What’s Keeping You Up at Night?”
Join a committee to support AEP and the supplemental publishing industry

Stay Informed

Take advantage of your member discount with continuous professional development from experts on the digital age at the Summit, CEO Roundtable, regional seminars, and webinars
Access exclusive member content through AEP Online, the official member newsletter
Stay up-to-date on industry news, market trends, and research

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