National Affiliations

SchoolDude is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of educational institutions and we believe in demonstrating that commitment through our affiliations. SchoolDude has been endorsed by numerous educational organizations and has been selected by purchasing consortia across the nation. Additionally, SchoolDude is highly involved with the associations that serve the education market, attending more than 150 conferences per year for educational technology, facility and business professionals.

National Endorsements, Associations & Purchasing Consortiums

SchoolDude is pleased and honored to have received endorsements from or have affiliation with the following organizations:

ABACC
The mission of ABACC is to improve the standard of business management in evangelical schools of Christian Higher Education by providing professional development, networking and mutual support to their business leadership. SchoolDude is a supporter of ABACC.

AEPA Purchasing Cooperative
SchoolDude's solutions are discounted and available on contract in 20 states through the AEPA Purchasing Cooperative. The Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA) selected SchoolDude to provide facility management solutions to school districts across the United States. The AEPA is an association of state educational service agencies that serves school districts in 20 states,as well as more than 40% of the nation's K-12 school districts, by providing cooperative purchasing and other services.

APPA
APPA is the association of choice for higher educational facilities professionals (formerly the Association of Physical Plant Administrators), serving members at more than 1,500 learning institutions throughout the United States, Canada, and internationally. SchoolDude is an APPA Business Partner and a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter at the national APPA conference, as well as at many of the APPA regional and state affiliate conferences.

ASBO International
ASBO International is a professional association which provides programs and services to promote the highest standards of school business management practices, professional growth, and the effective use of educational resources. SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter at the ASBO International conference, as well as at more than 30 of the ASBO International regional and state affiliate conferences. SchoolDude executives also participate in the ASBO IT and Facilities sub-committees at the national, regional and state levels.Additionally, SchoolDude sponsors the ASBO International Facilities Masters Award Program, which recognizes school districts that meet the national best practices criteria for an outstanding facilities maintenance program.

CCBO
CCBO is committed to providing educational and professional support, networking opportunities, and timely trend and demographic information for business officers representing community colleges and community college system offices in the U.S. and Canada. The association works to help business officers better prepare for successful professional role sin the business and service enterprise of the community college. SchoolDude is a supporter of CCBO.

CoSN
The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) is the country's premier voice for K-12 education leaders who use technology strategically to improve teaching and learning. CoSN provides products and services to support leadership development,advocacy, coalition building, and awareness of emerging technologies. SchoolDude is a supporter of CoSN.

EDUCAUSE
EDUCAUSE is a non-profit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology. Membership is open to institutions of higher education, corporations serving the higher education information technology market, and other related associations and organizations. SchoolDude is a supporter of EDUCAUSE.

FETC
FETC is one of the largest, most successful conferences in the United States devoted to educational technology. The conference program is designed so educators and administrators have an opportunity to learn how to integrate different technologies across the curriculum -- from kindergarten to college -- while being exposed to the latest hardware, software and successful strategies on student technology use. SchoolDude is a supporter of FETC.

The League for Innovation
The League is an international organization dedicated to catalyzing the community college movement. The League hosts conferences and institutes, develops Web resources, conducts research, provides services, and leads initiatives with member colleges to make a positive difference for students and communities. SchoolDude is a guest speaker and supporter of The League.

NACUBO
NACUBO serves a membership of more than 2,500 colleges, universities and higher education service providers across the country, representing chief administrative and financial officers through a collaboration of knowledge and professional development, advocacy, and community. NACUBO's vision is to define excellence in higher education business and financial management. SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker at and sponsor and supporter of NACUBO, as well as its regional and state affiliates.

NAPT
NAPT strives to be the leading organization influencing transportation initiatives and enhancing the leadership roles of its members by promoting safety and enhance efficiency in pupil transportation. SchoolDude is a supporter of NAPT, as well as its state affiliates.

NECC
For almost three decades, ISTE's NECC has been the premier forum in which to learn, exchange, and survey the field of educational technology. This annual conference--presented by ISTE and keyed to the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) -- features hands-on workshops, lecture-format and interactive concurrent sessions, discussions with key industry leaders, and the largest educational technology exhibit in the nation. SchoolDude is a supporter of ISTE and NECC.

NSBA
T+L is the premier educational technology event for district leadership teams. Presented by the National School Boards Association (NSBA), T+L provides a truly unique learning experience for teams of technology directors, superintendents, school board members, district administrators, principals, and lead teachers. SchoolDude is a frequent supporter of the T+L Conference.

NSPMA
The National School Plant Management Association, NSPMA, provides for the exchange of information to improve school plant management, maintenance and care through the promotion of acceptable policies, standards and practices, as well as the promotion of the professional advancement of school plant management personnel. SchoolDude is an NSPMA Platinum Partner and a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter at the NSPMA conference, as well as at many of the NSPMA state affiliate conferences.