The International Association for K-12 Online Learning
Who We Are
We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) membership association based in the Washington, DC area with over 3,200 members. We are unique; our members represent a diverse cross-section of K-12 education from school districts, charter schools, state education agencies, non-profit organizations, research institutions, corporate entities and other content & technology providers.
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What We Do
Advocacy - Support activities and policies that remove barriers and support effective online education.
Research - Facilitate, conduct and disseminate research, identify promising practices, and develop national K-12 online learning quality standards.
Professional Development - Offer professional development opportunities for administrators and teachers.
Networking - Promote the sharing of information, resources and expertise across the larger education reform community to drive future directions in K-12 online education.
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Why We Do It To level the playing field for students through online learning. Our mission is to ensure all students have access to world-class education and quality online learning opportunities that prepare them for a lifetime of success. |
Latest Research and Resources
- Next Generation Learning Challenges Webinar Schedule
- Online Learning in the Race to the Top Round 2 Finalists' Applications Wiki
- iNACOL Promising Practices in Online Learning Series
- iNACOL National Standards of Quality
- iNACOL Fast Facts About Online Learning
- iNACOL Online Bookstore
- Susan Patrick Video Advocating Online Learning (Edutopia, July 2010)
- Keeping Pace with K-12 Online Learning: A Review of State-level Policy and Practice, by John Watson (November 2009)
- iNACOL Research Committee Issues Brief: An Exploration of At-Risk Learners and Online Education (April 2010)
- The Online Learning Imperative: A Solution to Three Looming Crises in Education, by Governor Bob Wise, Alliance for Excellent Education (February 2010)
- Research Committee Issues Brief: Examining Communication and Interaction in Online Teaching, iNACOL (September 2009)
- A Summary of Research on the Effectiveness of K-12 Online Learning, iNACOL (September 2009)
- What Can Congress and The Federal Government Do To Promote Quality Online Learning Opportunity For All Students?, iNACOL (August 2009)
- Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies, U.S. Department of Education (June 26, 2009)
- Guidelines for Professional Development of Online Teachers, SREB (May 2009)
- IESD Comprehensive Technical Report: Evaluation of the Social Skills of Full-Time, Online Public School Students, Online Public School Students (May 2009)
- Getting Students More Learning Time Online: Distance Education in Support of Expanded Learning Time in K-12 Schools, by the Center for American Progress (May 2009)
- 20/20 Costs and Funding of Virtual Schools A Report Prepared for the BellSouth Foundation by APA (November 2006)







