Press Release
iNACOL Leadership Webinar to Discuss Making Blended and Online Learning Accessible to All Learners
WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, September 9, 2015, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm ET, the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) will host a Leadership Webinar featuring recommendations to make blended and online learning accessible to all learners.
The presenters will discuss how to meet the needs of students with disabilities in blended and online learning environments. Blended and online learning can provide the least restrictive, most tailored educational environment for students with disabilities. However, new learning models must be designed with all learners in mind to realize that promise. The presenters will offer valuable insights into course access quality reviews, assessment policies, and new learning model design and implementation.
This webinar is free to attend, but please register here for final details and login information.
Webinar Title: Realizing the Promise: Making Blended and Online Learning Accessible to All Learners
Presenter:
- Raymond Rose, Chair, Rose & Smith Associates
- Lindsay Jones, Director of Public Policy & Advocacy, National Center for Learning Disabilities
- Meghan Casey, Policy Research & Advocacy Associate, National Center for Learning Disabilities
- Maria Worthen, Vice President for Federal and State Policy, iNACOL
About iNACOL
The mission of the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) is to ensure all students have access to a world-class education and quality blended and online learning opportunities that prepare them for a lifetime of success. iNACOL is a non-profit organization focused on research; developing policy for student-centered education to ensure equity and access; developing quality standards for emerging learning models using online, blended, and competency-based education; and supporting the ongoing professional development of classroom, school, district and state leaders for new learning models.