Welcome
The Education Law Association is a national, nonprofit association offering unbiased information about current legal issues affecting education and the rights of those involved in education in both public and private K-12 schools, universities, and colleges. Our members represent three distinct contingency groups: Attorneys, Professors, and School Administrators.
Since 1954, our members have provided a collaboration of perspectives, creating a unique and practical source of information for those in the field of education and law, and we strive to promote interest in and the understanding of the legal framework of education and the rights of students, parents, school boards, and school employees in primary and higher education institutions.
The benefits of membership in ELA are tangible, intangible, and numerous, including but not limited to
- 12 Issues of School Law Reporter (plus 12-month case index), a monthly publication that offers case briefs and practical legal analysis
- 4 Issues of ELA Notes, a quarterly publication that offers more in-depth analysis, opinions, membership information and special offers
- 35% discount on all ELA books and monograph
- Member discounts to ELA seminars/webinars and conferences
- Other special offers throughout the year
Learn more about ELA and the benefits of membership
ELA was established in 1954 as NOLPE (National Organization on Legal Problems of Education).
Since 1997, the Education Law Association has been headquartered at the University of Dayton in Ohio.
Latest News
Video Welcome from the Executive Director- Video Update from the Executive Director, Winter 2010
- 2010 56th Annual ELA Conference - November 10-13, 2010
The Fairmont Hotel - Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Register today for the ELA webinar - Supreme Court Update
- 2009 ELA Award Winners
- M. A. McGhehey Award for Exemplary Service in Education Law: R. Craig Wood, J.D., Charlottesville, VA
- Joseph C. Beckham Dissertation of the Year Award: Scott R. Bauries, J.D., Ph.D., University of Kentucky College of Law
- Steven S. Goldberg Award for Distinguished Scholarship in Education Law: Benjamin Superfine, J.D., Ph.D., University of Illinois College of Education
- George Jay Joseph Education Law Writing Award: Lauren Foley, J.D., Michigan State University College of Law
- Copies of the presentation papers from the 2009 Annual Conference are available for purchase in the ELA Bookstore
- NEW!! Executive Director's blog coming soon!
The Education Law Association does not answer individual legal questions or provide legal advice or services. If you are need of legal representation, contact your local, county, or state bar association or legal aid office.
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