The Forum is uniquely positioned as the Standards Development Organization (SDO) for the field of education abroad. Our real strength, however, comes from the hundreds of voices engaged in the work of standards development, and the insights that come from their collective knowledge. Our consulting practice is grounded in the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad and elevated by the experience of the people who use them. 

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Services

Standards Assessments and External Reviews: 
How does your education abroad programming measure up? Through our adaptive review process, a seasoned expert will provide objective analysis, insights into strengths and areas for improvement, and actionable recommendations tailored to your organization and grounded in the Standards of Good Practice. Share the findings internally to help upper-level administrators understand how to better support quality education abroad, or externally with partners to assure them that you operate with the highest integrity.  

Implementing the Standards as the foundation for success: 
Building or expanding your programming with the Standards can feel daunting. Work with a Forum consultant to empower your organization to use the Standards as the foundation for strong programs.  

Using the Standards to guide partnership development: 
​How do I know whether my current or prospective partners meet the Standards? Develop a plan for vetting new partners and reviewing current partnerships framed by the Standards of Good Practice. ​

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Learning and Development Opportunities

• Customized Learning and Development Experiences
• Professional Certification in Education Abroad
• Forum Digital Badges
  • Foundations in Education Abroad
  • Committed to Ending Global Racism 

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Resources

• Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad, 6th edition 
• Code of Ethics for Education Abroad, 3rd edition  
• Leading Short-Term Education Abroad Programs: Know the Standards
• Foundations in Education Abroad Toolkit

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Testimonial

As a first-time director of study abroad, in a pandemic era nonetheless, this program has been a boon to the university's confidence in our office as well as a boost to my confidence.

While Arkansas has been a member of The Forum for a while now, we've used your resources in bits and pieces. However, this process has helped me and my staff become more familiar and conversant in the Standards of Good Practice, and I consider that a big win.

--Sarah Malloy, University of Arkansas