iNACOL Webinar Explores Federal and State K-12 Education Policy Developments

WASHINGTON, May 7, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, May 13, 2015, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm ET, the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) will host a Leadership Webinar focused on federal and state policy updates, including reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), current US Department of Education Initiatives to support personalized learning, and state course access and innovation zone policies. The webinar will feature presenters Richard Culatta, Director of the Office of Educational Technology for the US Department of Education, Buddy Harris, ‎Senior Policy Analyst for the Ohio Department of Education, and Maria Worthen, iNACOL's Vice President for Federal and State Policy.

Maria Worthen will highlight iNACOL's federal and state policy advocacy activities, providing a federal update on ESEA, focusing on key elements within the Senate reauthorization bill that will help to advance new learning models. She will also explore how states are advancing flexibility for schools and districts to implement personalized, competency-based learning through course access and innovation zones. From a federal perspective, Richard Culatta will present on specific US Department of Education initiatives, including FutureReady and ConnectED. From a state perspective, Buddy Harris will provide insight on Ohio's competency education district pilot bill.

"From Capitol Hill to state capitals across the country, education leaders are working to transform the policy landscape around personalized learning for every student," said Susan Patrick, President and CEO of iNACOL. "New learning models harness the power to close achievement gaps and extend access to high-quality learning opportunities, preparing more students for college and career and reducing inequities in our education system. The presenters of this webinar will highlight the significant federal and state policy shifts that are taking place to transform to a student-centered, competency-based education system."

This webinar is free to attend, but please register at http://bit.ly/inacol051315 for final details and login information.

Presenters:

• Richard Culatta, Director of the Office of Educational Technology for the US Department of Education
• Buddy Harris, ‎Senior Policy Analyst for the Ohio Department of Education
• 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.

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