An item from the folks at the Digital Learning Collaborative.

Ready to Rock May with Our Awesome DLC Events? We couldn’t wait to share some exciting updates and upcoming opportunities from the Digital Learning Collaborative with you. As we approach May, we’re thrilled to present a lineup of enriching webinars and community gatherings designed to foster collaboration, learning, and growth within our vibrant community. Without further ado, here’s what’s in store for the month ahead: The Policy Puzzle: National Trends and State Policy Insights As virtual education continues to evolve, what policy implications are arising? This month’s Digital Learning Collaborative webinar will examine the digital learning landscape across the U.S. and provide key insights on emerging policies, trends, and issues impacting online, blended, and digital education. Discover how state legislatures and departments of education are addressing digital equity gaps, funding models, curriculum standards, teacher training and support, student engagement and outcomes, data privacy and security, and more. Join our panel as they lead a discussion around strategic policy perspectives that will help inform decisions at local, state, and national levels. When: Thursday, May 9 at 3pm ET Moderator: Peter Robertson – Evergreen Education Group Panelists: Susan Gentz – BSG Strategy, Donna Hutchison – Pearson Virtual Schools, Colleen Grady – OH Department of Education, D Thompson – Texas Commission on Virtual Education RSVP Today! Registration: DLC webinars are now hosted in our new DLC Community Portal under “Events.” To register for a webinar, please log in or create a free user account. Digital Learningpalooza 2024 Get ready to rock your digital learning world at the event of the year: Digital Learningpalooza 2024! This will be an electrifying️fusion of innovation, education, and entertainment, all rolled into one epic online experience you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars for October, because this is not your average conference – it’s a full-blown digital learning extravaganza! Sign up for our VIP Line now to score exclusive perks, including a killer discount code and first dibs on registration. VIP Line Are you interested in connecting with your fellow digital learning enthusiasts and expanding your professional network? The DLC offers six distinct Communities that host meet-ups regularly throughout the year. Best of all, it’s all about professional development and it’s absolutely free! We have 3 community meet-ups scheduled for May – RSVP to them today! Design & Refine – Keeping all the Plates in the Air: Internal Systems for Workflow/Process Management When: Tuesday May 21 at 3ET Are you juggling many plates and keeping them in the air in your online setting? Do you have great internal processes and workflow systems in your online school that you are willing to share? Join the Design and Refine Best Practices Community as Mary Fluharty, Bruce Friend, and Kim Loomis lead the conversation around effective project management in the online setting. Research Community When: Wednesday May 29 at 3ET Join us for the Research Community Meeting! Dive into the latest trends and recent research with your fellow digital learning researchers. This is a prime opportunity to network, collaborate on innovative projects, and talk about all things digital learning research. Georgia State Community Meet Up When: Wednesday May 15 at 2ET If you are in Georgia, come and join us for our monthly state gathering. We’ll be discussing your favorite free or low cost online instructional, administrative, or developer tool. Questions? We’re here to help. Email us at DLC@evergreenedgroup.com View email in browser Evergreen Education Group · 700 Main Ave Ste E · Durango, CO 81301-5437 · USA