iNACOL Symposium | Special Features

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Dear Colleagues, iNACOL is thrilled to offer the following exciting features during the iNACOL Symposium. iNACOL President’s Welcome Reception iNACOL invites you to network with your colleagues and meet newcomers in the field during the iNACOL Symposium opening night President’s Welcome Reception on Monday, October 23from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Atlantic Hall (Exhibit Hall). Join us to socialize while enjoying beverages, appetizers and small plates. Make new connections, network and exchange powerful ideas with others in the Exhibit Hall and lounge areas. The lounges are designated meet up and collaboration zones for Symposium attendees. Book Signing by Tom Rooney Tom Rooney will be signing copies of his new book, Beyond Reform: Systemic Shifts Toward Personalized Learning, on Tuesday, October 24 from 3:15-4:00 p.m. in Atlantic Hall (Exhibit Hall) near the Personalized Learning Lounge. This book details how Lindsay Unified School District (California) took action to improve student learning by shifting from a traditional time-based education system to a learner-centered performance-based system. iNACOL Symposium Networking Event The iNACOL Symposium Networking Event is on Tuesday, October 24 from 5:30-8:00 p.moutdoors at the Swan & Dolphin cabana deck, beach and pool area. This year’s theme is Beach BBQ Party. In addition to great cuisine and beverages, beach volleyball and live music, this quintessential event allows you to enjoy the fresh air while connecting and exploring ideas with other experts from across the field. Refresh and re-energize at this Beach BBQ Party and don’t forget to pack your casual attire and flip flops. iNACOL Voices Hub  iNACOL Symposium attendees can share what they’re learning at the iNACOL Voices Hub, an interactive podcasting center for capturing your thoughts, telling your story, sharing your ideas and learning from each other. While at the Symposium, please take time to stop by the Voices Hub Lounge, located in the Exhibit Hall. Chat on mic with Courtney Belolan and Matt Shea, practitioners who are hosting the Voices Hub, and be part of podcast episodes on Symposium topics. Symposium Mobile Application  Be sure to download the iNACOL Symposium conference-specific mobile app. This community platform provides opportunities for conversations and networking both during and after the conference, access to break-out session presentations and resources, the agenda and more. To download the 2017 mobile app, search for iNACOL SYMPOSIUM 2017 in the iTunes and Google Play stores. Don’t forget to connect with us prior to the Symposium via social media networks: Follow @nacol on Twitter and use the conference hashtags: #inacol17, #VoicesHub. Like us on Facebook. Connect with us on LinkedIn. Other Helpful Links: Attend the Symposium Travel and Hotel Information Keynote Speakers Pre-Conference Workshops Sessions Exhibitor Opportunities Sponsor Opportunities   About the iNACOL Symposium   The iNACOL Symposium is the premier learning conference for those advancing powerful, personalized, learner-centered experiences and shaping the future of K-12 competency-based, blended and online learning. On October 23-25, 2017, iNACOL’s annual conference will bring together more than 3,000 experts and educational leaders exploring the leading edge of powerful, personalized learning in K-12 education from across the United States and around the world, including leading practitioners and educators, policymakers, researchers and innovators from throughout the field. Attendees will find invaluable networking opportunities; access to expertise, analysis, the latest trends and research; and thought-provoking interactive sessions for leaders shaping the future of education. The Symposium includes hundreds of engaging interactive sessions, with tags to guide attendees toward highly relevant professional learning opportunities. Learn more on the iNACOL Symposium website.     About iNACOL    The mission of the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) is to catalyze the transformation of K-12 education policy and practice to advance powerful, personalized, learner-centered experiences through competency-based, blended and online learning. iNACOL is a non-profit organization focusing on research, developing policy for student-centered education to ensure equity and access, developing quality standards for emerging learning models using competency-based, blended and online education, and supporting the ongoing professional development of school and district leaders for new learning models. Visit our website, like us on Facebook, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter.   Facebook Twitter Linkedin YouTube

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iNACOL Symposium: 10/24 Networking Event

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Dear Colleagues, The iNACOL Symposium Networking Event is on Tuesday, October 24 from 5:30-8:00 p.m.outdoors at the Swan & Dolphin cabana deck, beach and pool area. Refresh and re-energize at this Beach BBQ Party. Don’t forget to pack your casual attire and flip flops. Join us for a wonderful evening of relaxing and networking over food and drinks with friends and new colleagues on the sandy beaches outside the Swan & Dolphin. In addition to great cuisine and beverages, beach volleyball and live music, this quintessential event allows you to enjoy the fresh air while connecting and exploring ideas with other experts from across the field. If you haven’t yet registered for the iNACOL Symposium, click here to register now. We look forward to seeing you in Orlando. Share this Announcement: Attending the @nacol Symposium? Join us for the 10/24 Beach BBQ Networking Event at #inacol17. Register now: http://ow.ly/10peTP Other Helpful Links: Attend the Symposium Travel and Hotel Information Keynote Speakers Pre-Conference Workshops Sessions Exhibitor Opportunities Sponsor Opportunities   About the iNACOL Symposium   The iNACOL Symposium is the premier learning conference for those advancing powerful, personalized, learner-centered experiences and shaping the future of K-12 competency-based, blended and online learning. On October 23-25, 2017, iNACOL’s annual conference will bring together more than 3,000 experts and educational leaders exploring the leading edge of powerful, personalized learning in K-12 education from across the United States and around the world, including leading practitioners and educators, policymakers, researchers and innovators from throughout the field. Attendees will find invaluable networking opportunities; access to expertise, analysis, the latest trends and research; and thought-provoking interactive sessions for leaders shaping the future of education. The Symposium includes hundreds of engaging interactive sessions, with tags to guide attendees toward highly relevant professional learning opportunities. Learn more on the iNACOL Symposium website.     About iNACOL    The mission of the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) is to catalyze the transformation of K-12 education policy and practice to advance powerful, personalized, learner-centered experiences through competency-based, blended and online learning. iNACOL is a non-profit organization focusing on research, developing policy for student-centered education to ensure equity and access, developing quality standards for emerging learning models using competency-based, blended and online education, and supporting the ongoing professional development of school and district leaders for new learning models. Visit our website, like us on Facebook, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter.   Facebook Twitter Linkedin YouTube

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iNACOL Symposium | Earn Continuing Education Units and Graduate Credits

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Dear Colleagues, iNACOL is pleased to offer iNACOL Symposium attendees the opportunity to earn continuing education units (CEUs) and graduate credits for attending the conference. See below for more information and instructions. Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs)  Virginia Commonwealth University will offer 3.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), defined as ten hours of participation in a recognized continuing education program, such as the iNACOL Symposium. For attendees wishing to earn CEUs during the Symposium, please sign up at the iNACOL Booth located on the lobby level near registration. There will be a $30 fee for processing the credits paid by check on-site or through credit card by directly registering through VCU (no cash). At the conclusion of the conference, a written assignment reflecting on your experience at the iNACOL Symposium will be required. Please contact Natalie Abel atnabel@inacol.org with questions. Earn Graduate Credits Dominican University of California will offer the opportunity to earn graduate credits. At the Symposium, you can earn 1 or 2 graduate semester credits for attending the conference and implementing the ideas you discover. View the syllabus and registration information or stop by their kiosk on-site in the registration area to meet with a university representative. If you have questions, contact Karianne Pulli at 800.626.5080. Not yet registered for the iNACOL Symposium on October 23-25? Click here to register now. We look forward to seeing you in Orlando, Florida. Other Helpful Links: Attend the Symposium Travel and Hotel Information Keynote Speakers Pre-Conference Workshops Sessions Exhibitor Opportunities Sponsor Opportunities   About the iNACOL Symposium   The iNACOL Symposium is the premier learning conference for those advancing powerful, personalized, learner-centered experiences and shaping the future of K-12 competency-based, blended and online learning. On October 23-25, 2017, iNACOL’s annual conference will bring together more than 3,000 experts and educational leaders exploring the leading edge of powerful, personalized learning in K-12 education from across the United States and around the world, including leading practitioners and educators, policymakers, researchers and innovators from throughout the field. Attendees will find invaluable networking opportunities; access to expertise, analysis, the latest trends and research; and thought-provoking interactive sessions for leaders shaping the future of education. The Symposium includes hundreds of engaging interactive sessions, with tags to guide attendees toward highly relevant professional learning opportunities. Learn more on the iNACOL Symposium website.     About iNACOL    The mission of the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) is to catalyze the transformation of K-12 education policy and practice to advance powerful, personalized, learner-centered experiences through competency-based, blended and online learning. iNACOL is a non-profit organization focusing on research, developing policy for student-centered education to ensure equity and access, developing quality standards for emerging learning models using competency-based, blended and online education, and supporting the ongoing professional development of school and district leaders for new learning models. Visit our website, like us on Facebook, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter.   Facebook Twitter Linkedin YouTube

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Announcing the iNACOL Symposium Voices Hub

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Dear Colleagues, iNACOL Symposium attendees can share what they’re learning at the iNACOL Voices Hub, an interactive podcasting center for capturing your thoughts, telling your story, sharing your ideas and learning from each other. While at the Symposium, please take time to stop by the Voices Hub Lounge, located in the exhibit hall. Chat on mic with Courtney Belolan and Matt Shea, practitioners who are hosting the Voices Hub, and be part of podcast episodes on Symposium topics. During the event, follow #VoicesHub and @PLearnMC to listen to podcasts and see what attendees are learning, hear Symposium highlights and more. Be sure to connect with us onTwitter at @nacol and use the conference hashtag: #inacol17. Not yet registered for the iNACOL Symposium on October 23-25? Click here to register now. We look forward to seeing you in Orlando, Florida. Share this Announcement: Stop by the #VoicesHub in the exhibit hall to be part of #inacol17 podcasts w/@Plearnmc http://ow.ly/j4VT30fFBPO Other Helpful Links: Attend the Symposium Travel and Hotel Information Keynote Speakers Pre-Conference Workshops Sessions Exhibitor Opportunities Sponsor Opportunities   About the iNACOL Symposium   The iNACOL Symposium is the premier learning conference for those advancing powerful, personalized, learner-centered experiences and shaping the future of K-12 competency-based, blended and online learning. On October 23-25, 2017, iNACOL’s annual conference will bring together more than 3,000 experts and educational leaders exploring the leading edge of powerful, personalized learning in K-12 education from across the United States and around the world, including leading practitioners and educators, policymakers, researchers and innovators from throughout the field. Attendees will find invaluable networking opportunities; access to expertise, analysis, the latest trends and research; and thought-provoking interactive sessions for leaders shaping the future of education. The Symposium includes hundreds of engaging interactive sessions, with tags to guide attendees toward highly relevant professional learning opportunities. Learn more on the iNACOL Symposium website.     About iNACOL    The mission of the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) is to catalyze the transformation of K-12 education policy and practice to advance powerful, personalized, learner-centered experiences through competency-based, blended and online learning. iNACOL is a non-profit organization focusing on research, developing policy for student-centered education to ensure equity and access, developing quality standards for emerging learning models using competency-based, blended and online education, and supporting the ongoing professional development of school and district leaders for new learning models. Visit our website, like us on Facebook, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter.   Facebook Twitter Linkedin YouTube

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Register to Attend the iNACOL Symposium

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Dear Colleagues, Register now for the iNACOL Symposium held on October 23-25, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. This year’s theme is “Personalizing Learning: Equity, Access, Quality.” iNACOL’s annual conference is the premier event for K-12 personalized, competency-based, blended and online learning and convenes 3,000 practitioners, educators, policymakers, researchers and innovators from across the United States and around the world. With more than 200 engaging and dynamic workshops and sessions to choose from, attendees can access expertise, analysis, the latest trends, research and thought-provoking knowledge sharing to personalize their professional learning and shape the future of education. The iNACOL Symposium includes tracks for competency education, leadership, professional development, policy and advocacy, quality assurance, human capital, community engagement, blended learning, research, online learning and many more. Other Helpful Links: Attend the Symposium Travel and Hotel Information Keynote Speakers Pre-Conference Workshops Sessions Exhibitor Opportunities Sponsor Opportunities For questions, please contact the iNACOL Symposium team. We look forward to seeing you in Orlando. About the iNACOL Symposium The iNACOL Symposium is the premier learning conference for those advancing powerful, personalized, learner-centered experiences and shaping the future of K-12 competency-based, blended and online learning. On October 23-25, 2017, iNACOL’s annual conference will bring together more than 3,000 experts and educational leaders exploring the leading edge of powerful, personalized learning in K-12 education from across the United States and around the world, including leading practitioners and educators, policymakers, researchers and innovators from throughout the field. Attendees will find invaluable networking opportunities; access to expertise, analysis, the latest trends and research; and thought-provoking interactive sessions for leaders shaping the future of education. The Symposium includes hundreds of engaging interactive sessions, with tags to guide attendees toward highly relevant professional learning opportunities. Learn more on the iNACOL Symposium website. About iNACOL  The mission of the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) is to catalyze the transformation of K-12 education policy and practice to advance powerful, personalized, learner-centered experiences through competency-based, blended and online learning. iNACOL is a non-profit organization focusing on research, developing policy for student-centered education to ensure equity and access, developing quality standards for emerging learning models using competency-based, blended and online education, and supporting the ongoing professional development of school and district leaders for new learning models. Visit our website, like us on Facebook, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter. Facebook Twitter Linkedin YouTube

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