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Office Hours During the 2026 Annual Meeting, the ombuds will be available for in-person, video, or phone appointments. The ombuds resource will operate on Pacific time during the following hours:
Wednesday, April 8–Sunday, April 12 9:00 am–6:00 pm PT
AERA provides an Ombuds service at its annual meetings. The ombuds is a neutral, confidential, informal, and independent resource made available to hear persons’ concerns and assist them by identifying options and resources to address conflicts or issues—including harassment, discrimination, or any violation of the professional conduct as set forth in the AERA Code of Ethics (2011) and the AERA Policy on Harassment (1997). The AERA ombuds resource consists of a two-person team available to all attendees, staff, exhibitors, vendors, and any others at the Annual Meeting. Launched in 2019, the Ombuds Program is an important part of AERA’s commitment to provide welcoming, supportive office hours and an inclusive environment for all attending or otherwise serving or supporting the Annual Meeting.
The Ombuds Role at the AERA Annual Meeting is to…
The ombuds will be available during the 2026 Annual Meeting for in-person, video, or phone appointments. The ombuds office is in the Los Angeles Convention Center. To schedule an appointment with the ombuds email your request to aeraombuds@gmail.com. You may also reach out by phone at (202) 505-3356.
After the Meeting Those wishing to contact the ombuds about an issue that arose during the meeting can send an email message to aeraombuds@gmail.com or phone (202) 505-3356.