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Greetings and Congratulations

Dear Colleagues,

This letter is to congratulate the Editor and Editorial staff of this exciting new journal and to express our appreciation for this major achievement.

As you read the brief history of our International Alliance for Invitational Education, which is included in the premier issue of the Journal of Invitational Theory and Practice, we think you will agree that we have traveled a great distance in a short time. Since our beginnings in 1982 we have established the "Inviting School Award" Program and recognized over 130 schools throughout the United States and Canada. We have also held eleven international and regional conferences on various aspects of invitational education, and we have organized active networks in AERA and ASCD. Most importantly, we have grown in membership from 12 members in 1982 to twelve hundred members in 1992.

Now with the publication of this new journal, the International Alliance for Invitational Education has a new voice that will add intelligence and integrity to our Alliance. We hope you will support this new venture through your subscription to the journal and be submitting manuscripts for consideration.

Best wishes,

Betty L. Siegel		William Watson Purkey, Professor
President		Dept. of Counselor Education
Kennesaw State College		UNC - Greensboro
Marietta, GA 30061		Greensboro, NC 27412

Co-Directors, IAIE