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Home / Board of Directors / Board Updates Board UpdatesRegular updates from the EAA Board of Directors on what we are working on and where things stand. The newest update is first. EAA Board Update · March - September 2026 EAA in ActionYour Board's 2026 Priorities and Progress Jump to a focus area GovernanceMember EngagementEAR NewsletterJEPRA & ScholarshipStrategic PlanningAdvocacy Educational Audiology Association · From the EAA Board of Directors Since March, your EAA Board has been working on a set of priorities meant to strengthen the association, support members, advance scholarship, and advocate for students with hearing differences. Here is an overview of what we have focused on and where things stand. This summary reflects the priorities the board has taken up together. Much of EAA's work also happens in committees, through volunteers, and between meetings, and it is not all captured here. Key accomplishmentsNew members since March79new members joined EAA from March through September 2026. September brought 22, the most of any month in the past year.
New member joins by month, March - September 2026. Source: EAA membership records. Where the work happenedGovernance and organizational developmentMuch of this year's work has gone into the foundations that let EAA run smoothly as board members change. Outcome: A stronger organizational foundation for future growth. What the board worked on
Member communications and engagementWe want members to hear from EAA regularly and to have more ways to take part. Outcome: More timely and consistent communication with members. What the board worked on
Educational Audiology Review (EAR)
EAR is adding a digital edition alongside the printed newsletter. Coming October 2026: the Fall 2026 issue of EAR. Outcome: More ways for members to read EAR. What the board worked on
JEPRA and scholarly workThe board has supported the journal's editorial team in strengthening how JEPRA runs. Outcome: Stronger support for educational audiology scholarship. What the board worked on
Strategic planning and sustainabilityWe are also looking further ahead. Outcome: EAA positioned for long-term success. What the board worked on
Advocacy and professional visibilityAdvocacy for the profession continues alongside this internal work. Outcome: A stronger voice for educational audiology. What the board worked on
Thank youYour EAA Board remains committed to strengthening our organization, supporting members, advancing scholarship, and advocating for students with hearing differences. Thank you for being part of EAA's continued growth and impact. Want to get involved? Committees and volunteer roles are how most of EAA's work gets done. |