For years now, forums have played a vital role in information exchange among IDEA s members one of the most-cited benefits of IDEA membership. Forums serve as interest groups for IDEA members. Each forum meets at least once a year at the annual conference in June.
Some forums play an active role in organizing special conferences and workshops.
IDEA s forum chairs for 1999-2001 are listed below. The forum chairs are responsible for promoting and advancing the mission of the forums. Forum chairs and vice chairs are appointed by the chairman of IDEA, with each serving a two-year term. Nearly every forum also has a designated board liaison. Please feel free to contact any of the individuals listed below for more information on that particular topic or to find out how you can get involved.