APEI is the professional trade association that brings together  Pedagogists and professional socio-pedagogical educators from all over Italy to promote their professional role in every working environment and work in accordance with Law 4/2013. ​

It was established in 2007 and over the years has distinguished itself for its political / professional commitment aimed at the legislative recognition of educational professions . He participated in the drafting of DdL 2443 (Iori) and contributed concretely to the approval of Law 205/17 and Law 145/18 which introduce the discipline of the professions of Pedagogist and Professional Socio-pedagogical Educator by defining the working areas. Registered with the MISE, she can issue a certificate of quality of the services offered.