iNACOL Symposium: Registration Now Open

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Dear Michael, Early bird discounted registration is now open for the iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium, formerly the Virtual School Symposium (VSS) , to be held October 27-30, 2013 in Orlando, FL. The iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium is the premier education conference for leaders shaping the future of K-12 online and blended learning, and includes a new, specialized focus on competency-based learning programs. The theme of this year’s iNACOL symposium will be Transforming Education to Student-Centered Learning.   More than 2,000 participants – educators, school/district/state education leaders, policymakers, researchers, philanthropists, and entrepreneurs – will convene to attend more than 200 sessions highlighting the cutting-edge work in K-12 blended and online education across the country and globe. This gathering of education leaders provides unparalleled opportunities for professional development, think-tank sessions, discussion groups and networking.   Take advantage of “early bird” registration discounts for the Symposium. You may also register for in-depth full-day and half-day pre-conference workshop offerings. Registration is now open with early registration discounts offered through August 26, 2013. Please register online at http://www.inacol.org/events/symposium/registration/. The iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium will be held at the Swan and Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL (Orlando). To learn more about the hotel and to guarantee your room reservations please visit the Travel and Hotel section of the Symposium website. For more information about the iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium, please visit http://www.inacol.org/events/symposium/.   For questions, please contact Tracy Breithaupt, iNACOL Events Manager, at tbreithaupt@inacol.org.

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iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium

This showed up on one of my electronic threads…

In 2013, iNACOL changed the name of our annual conference from the Virtual School Symposium to the iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium.

The Virtual School Symposium is now called the iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium to more accurately reflect the breadth of tracks, sessions, issues, and people represented at each annual conference. The iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium includes more than 100 sessions with tracks for K-12 online learning, K-12 blended learning and competency-based pathways. This new conference name was developed through ongoing conversations with our membership, our member-driven committees, and our Board of Directors.

In October, the iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium will bring together over 2,000 representatives from national, state, district, private, and other school programs to attend the premier K-12 online and blended learning conference. Experts in K-12 blended and online education will have robust networking opportunities; learn about the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in e-learning; interact in session presentations; and gain access to the latest research and best practices reports.

The symposium highlights the cutting-edge work in K-12 blended and online education across the country. It is the only national conference focused solely on K-12 online and blended learning in such a comprehensive way, and the highest-level practitioners and policy-makers seeking to develop e-learning programs within educational institutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and abroad are in attendance.

The Request for Proposals for break-out sessions for the 2013 conference is closed. Selection of proposals will be finalized by the end of May.

Registration is expected to open later in April.

DatesWorkshops and Opening Reception Sunday, October 27, 2013 8:00 am – 7:00 pmConference Monday, October 28, 2013 7:00 am – 9:00 pm Tuesday, October 29, 2013 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Wednesday, October 30, 2013 8:00 am – 12:15 pm

LocationSwan and Dolphin 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd. Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Phone: 407-934-4000 Swan and Dolphin Resort

Press attends free of charge – please visit the Advance Media Registration page for details on required media qualifications/press credentials and to register.

iNACOL/VSS 2013: Call For Presentation Proposals Closes 3/25

From the end of the day on Thursday…

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Dear Michael, iNACOL’s 2013 Virtual School Symposium Program Committee is currently seeking presentation proposals for sessions. The deadline for submitting presentation proposals is this coming Monday, March 25, 2013 at 11:59pm ET. The RFP process is entirely online and iNACOL’s Program Committee will notify applicants on proposal status/acceptance by May 31, 2013. iNACOL’s annual conference is focused on session tracks in K-12 blended learning, K-12 online learning, competency education, and professional development. The conference will be held from October 27 – 30, 2013 in Orlando, FL at the Swan and Dolphin Resort. The theme of this year’s symposium will be “Transforming to Student-Centered Learning” and the Request for Presentation Proposals (RFP) is currently available on the conference website. To access the RFP and submit your presentation, please visit http://vssrfp.inacol.org/. Education leaders seeking to implement next generation learning environments through online and blended learning models, or who are interested in sharing the latest in competency-based learning practices should plan on attending. iNACOL’s annual conference is the industry’s leading event for K-12 online, blended and mastery-based learning and brings together more than 2,000 leaders from throughout the field. The annual conference provides invaluable networking opportunities; access to expertise and analysis, trends, research; and thought-provoking sessions for leaders looking to help shape the future of education. Focus tracks include: Best practices in K-12 online learning programs, districts and schools Best practices in K-12 blended learning and community of practice Developments in K-12 competency-based education Research, Policy & Practice If you have questions regarding the RFP, please contact Fred Sagester, Chair of the iNACOL Program Committee, at vssrfp@inacol.org. If you have questions about the web-based application tool, please contact Jonathan Oglesby, iNACOL’s Director of External Affairs, at joglesby@inacol.org. Thank you for your continued support of iNACOL, celebrating 10 years of advocacy, quality assurance, research and capacity-building – since 2003, working to ensure all students have access to world-class education and quality, student-centered, next gen learning opportunities that prepare them for a lifetime of success.

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Reminder: iNACOL/VSS 2013, Call For Presentation Proposals

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Dear Michael, iNACOL’s 2013 Virtual School Symposium Program Committee is currently seeking presentation proposals for sessions. The deadline for submitting presentation proposals is March 25, 2013. The RFP process is entirely online and iNACOL’s Program Committee will notify applicants on proposal status/acceptance by May 31, 2013. iNACOL’s annual conference is focused on session tracks in K-12 blended learning, K-12 online learning, competency education, and professional development. The conference will be held from October 27 – 30, 2013 in Orlando, FL at the Swan and Dolphin Resort. The theme of this year’s symposium will be “Transforming to Student-Centered Learning” and the Request for Presentation Proposals (RFP) is currently available on the conference website. To access the RFP and submit your presentation, please visit http://vssrfp.inacol.org/. Education leaders seeking to implement next generation learning environments through online and blended learning models, or who are interested in sharing the latest in competency-based learning practices should plan on attending. iNACOL’s annual conference is the industry’s leading event for K-12 online, blended and mastery-based learning and brings together more than 2,000 leaders from throughout the field. The annual conference provides invaluable networking opportunities; access to expertise and analysis, trends, research; and thought-provoking sessions for leaders looking to help shape the future of education. Focus tracks include: Best practices in K-12 online learning programs, districts and schools Best practices in K-12 blended learning and community of practice Developments in K-12 competency-based education Research, Policy & Practice If you have questions regarding the RFP, please contact Fred Sagester, Chair of the iNACOL Program Committee, at vssrfp@inacol.org. If you have questions about the web-based application tool, please contact Jonathan Oglesby, iNACOL’s Director of External Affairs, at joglesby@inacol.org. Thank you for your continued support of iNACOL, celebrating 10 years of advocacy, quality assurance, research and capacity-building – since 2003, working to ensure all students have access to world-class education and quality, student-centered, next gen learning opportunities that prepare them for a lifetime of success.

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Research Panels At iNACOL Symposium 2013 – Presenters Needed!

More iNACOL news from Wednesday…

Hi everyone!

I hope this email finds you well.

The call for proposals for iNACOL’s annual conference (http://vss.inacol.org/) is available. Here’s the direct link to the RFP: http://vssrfp.inacol.org/

In preparation for this year’s conference, two researchers, Susan Lowes and Janice Silver, are putting together two RFPs for panels that are research-focused. Susan and Janice have asked me to send out a reminder for their request for participation.

Each of the two panels will have three presentations, so they are looking for a total of six presenters.

If you are interested in being considered for one of these panels, please send Susan Lowes (lowes@tc.edu) and Janice Silver (janice.silver@ncpublicschools.gov) the title and abstract of your research study that you’d like to present no later than Sunday, March 10th.

Thanks, and please let me know if you have any questions!

Have a great day,
Kathryn
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Kathryn Kennedy, Ph.D.
Knowledge Manager/Researcher
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iNACOL’s Virtual School Symposium
The Premier K-12 Online and Blended Learning Conference
October 27-30, 2013 in Orlando, FL