During this period, he was also president of the American Educational Research Association (1972–1973). Ebel was given the Distinguished Achievement in Educational Journalism award from the Educational Press Association of America and he received an award for Distinguished Service to Measurement from ETS.
While active in his field, he served as president of the American Educational Research Association (1972-1973). Ebel was recognized with a prestigious award for educational journalism by the Educational Press Association of America and received an award for outstanding service to measurement from ETS.