International Association for the Promotion of Moral Education

What International Association for the Promotion of Moral Education does

The Association for Moral Education (AME), formally the International Association for the Promotion of Moral Education, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1976 and operated with 1-10 employees. It serves as an international interdisciplinary forum for the study of the moral and ethical dimensions of human development and education, addressing scholars and practitioners across psychology, philosophy, education, and related fields. Its primary audiences are academic scholars/researchers and educators/practitioners in schools, families, workplaces, and congregations.

AME's core products include the Journal of Moral Education (a peer-reviewed quarterly academic journal now in its 47th year of publication, distributed globally by Taylor & Francis), the AME Forum newsletter (published electronically since Winter 2002/2003), annual international conferences, Special Interest Groups (including a Race/Multiculturalism SIG), an Awards and Grants program supporting junior scholars, and the Strategic Initiatives Development (SID) program. The technology stack is modest: a Squarespace-hosted web platform with a community forum and digital publication distribution routed through Taylor & Francis. The website offers multilingual navigation in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.

AME generates revenue through three primary streams: recurring membership dues (annual subscriptions that include Journal access), conference registration fees (one-time payments for the annual event), and journal publication royalties/licensing from Taylor & Francis — though the Journal is owned separately by the Journal of Moral Education Trust, a UK charity established in 1997-8. AME is affiliated with the Asia-Pacific Network for Moral Education (APNME) and maintains referral partnerships with AERA, SRCD, SRA, the Jean Piaget Society, and the International Society for Moral Psychology. The organization has no parent company, no external investors, and is governed by an Executive Board and standing committees. Annual conferences rotate internationally — recent and upcoming locations include Tampere (2025), Madrid (2026), and Montreal (2027).

Name

International Association for the Promotion of Moral Education

Legal name

Association for Moral Education

Website

https://amenetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Association for Moral Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1976 that provides an international interdisciplinary forum for scholarship on moral development and education, serving academic researchers, educators, and graduate students through conferences, the Journal of Moral Education, and special interest groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees provide access to the Journal of Moral Education, AME Forum newsletter, conference discounts, and participation in special interest groups.
2. Conference Registration: Annual conferences generate revenue through registration fees. Conferences are sponsored by major universities and held throughout North America and internationally.
3. Journal Publication: The Journal of Moral Education is published quarterly by Taylor & Francis. The Journal of Moral Education Trust owns the journal and derives revenue from Taylor & Francis licensing arrangements.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

AME provides an international forum for the interdisciplinary study of moral and ethical dimensions of human development and education. Its core offerings include a peer-reviewed quarterly academic journal (Journal of Moral Education), an annual international conference, a newsletter (AME Forum), Special Interest Groups, and an awards and grants program supporting junior scholars. The organization serves scholars, educators, and graduate students across multiple continents.

Product overview

The Association for Moral Education (AME) operates as a professional membership organization providing an international forum for the interdisciplinary study of moral and ethical dimensions of human development and education. The organization's core offerings include the Journal of Moral Education (a peer-reviewed quarterly academic journal published by Taylor & Francis), the AME Forum newsletter, and annual international conferences. Additional offerings include Special Interest Groups (SIGs), an Awards and Grants Program supporting junior scholars, and Strategic Initiatives Development projects. These offerings collectively foster communication and cooperation among scholars and practitioners working on moral learning, development, and action across the lifespan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Journal of Moral Education: Official peer-reviewed academic journal published quarterly by Taylor & Francis, included in AME membership
• AME Forum
• Kohlberg Memorial Lectures

Products and services

• Journal of Moral Education Peer-reviewed quarterly academic journal providing an interdisciplinary forum for the discussion and analysis of moral education and development throughout the lifespan. Published by Taylor & Francis. Free with AME membership; online access provided to student members. Impact Factor 0.825 (2017).
• Annual AME Conference Annual international conferences providing opportunities for members to discuss their work with colleagues worldwide. Sponsored by major universities and held throughout North America and internationally. The 52nd conference is scheduled for June 12-14, 2026 in Madrid, Spain, and the 53rd is planned for Montreal, Canada in 2027. Includes plenary lectures, symposia, and networking events.
• AME Forum Newsletter Official newsletter/publication of the Association for Moral Education, published seasonally and distributed to members. Includes organization news and announcements.
• Membership Annual membership providing access to the Journal of Moral Education, AME Forum newsletter, conference discounts, and participation in Special Interest Groups. Standard and Student tiers available with annual billing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Journal of Moral Education Impact Factor: 0.825 (2017)

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University Conference Host (Montreal 2027)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2027The 53rd AME Conference will be held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 2027. Conference organizers are Bruce Maxwell and Holly Recchia. Universities serve as conference sponsors and hosts.
• Journal of Moral Education TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 1997The JME Trust, established 1997-8 as a UK charity, owns and administers the Journal of Moral Education. AME is affiliated to the Trust along with APNME. The Trust supports high quality scholarly activity in moral development and civics education. Joint sponsorship of AME Grant scheme supports junior scholar attendance at conferences.
• Asia-Pacific Network for Moral Education (APNME)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPNME is affiliated to the Journal of Moral Education Trust alongside AME. Both organizations receive JME at specially discounted subscription rates. Liaison representatives between organizations support attendance and sessions at annual conferences.
• American Educational Research Association (AERA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional organization for educational researchers. AERA has a dedicated Moral Development/Education Special Interest Group (SIG 67).
• Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional organization focused on adolescent development research. Listed as a related professional organization on AME resources page.
• Society for Research on Child Development (SRCD)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional organization for child development research. Listed as a related professional organization on AME resources page.
• Jean Piaget SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSociety for the Study of Knowledge and Development. Listed as a related professional organization on AME resources page.
• International Society for Moral PsychologyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational organization focused on moral psychology research. Listed as a related professional organization on AME resources page.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asia-Pacific Network for Moral Education (APNME): A regional sister organization to AME focused on moral education in the Asia-Pacific region. Affiliated with the Journal of Moral Education Trust alongside AME, sharing membership benefits and conference sessions.
• Comparative and International Education Society (CIES): An international scholarly society for comparative and international education research. Comparable in scale, mission, and operating structure to AME with annual conferences, peer-reviewed journals, and global membership.
• International Society for Moral Psychology: An international organization focused on moral psychology research. Operates with a similar model of conferences and scholarly community, serving overlapping members in the moral psychology subfield.
• Character.org: A nonprofit organization focused on character education in schools and youth development. Operates in adjacent moral/character education space with conferences, resources, and recognition programs targeting practitioners and scholars.
• Jean Piaget Society: A scholarly society for the study of knowledge and development. Listed as an affiliated organization of AME, operates with a similar small-scale model of conferences, publications, and scholarly membership engagement.
• Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA): A scholarly association for adolescent development research. Listed as an AME affiliated organization and operates with a comparable model of conferences, journals, and member-based community.
• Philosophy of Education Society: A scholarly society dedicated to the study of philosophy of education, operating with a similar model of conferences, peer-reviewed publications, and member-based engagement. Comparable in scale, mission, and operating structure to AME.
• Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD): An international scholarly association for child development research. Operates a similar model of conferences, journals, and member engagement, and shares an affiliated-organization relationship with AME.

Broad incumbents

• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD): A large established education association serving curriculum and instructional leaders. Overlaps with AME on character and moral education as part of a much broader educational portfolio with a substantially larger member base.
• National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS): A larger US-based professional association for social studies education. Overlaps with AME on civic and ethics education but serves a broader practitioner audience with a wider portfolio of programs.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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