Innovation leaders in online and blended learning

The Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance is an association of the chiefs of virtual programs that provides collegial support and collaborative opportunities to the individual members and member organizations to share resources, services, and expertise.

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VLLA Members are in Washington DC

November 5, 2019 VLLA Executive Directors were invited to the U.S Department of Education to discuss rural advocacy initiatives.

The VLLA - Now 15 Members Strong

Colorado Digital Learning Solutions joined the VLLA in July as its 15th member.

Revised K-12 National Standards For Quality Online Teaching and Programs

Visit the National Standards for Quality Online Learning project page to view and/or download the revised K-12 National Standards For Quality Online Teaching, Online Programs, and Online Courses released by the Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance and Quality Matters.

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VLLA Members are in Washington DC

November 4, 2019-

Executive Directors and staff from five VLLA member programs are in Washington DC this week for the State Education Technology Director Association’s (SETDA) Leadership Summit. The VLLA is a new affiliate of SETDA. The VLLA members presented to Summit attendee the National Standards for Quality Online Learning (NSQ) and virtual learning solutions to address challenges faced by rural schools and students.

Rural Online Learning

Across the country millions of students are accessing online and blended courses while attending a physical school, an estimated 50% of districts are offering some online or blended learning options, and more than 250,000 students attend fully online schools. These opportunities, however, are not equally available to all students.
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Quality Online Learning

The Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance (VLLA) and Quality Matters have created a partnership to revise the National Standards for Quality Online Courses, Online Teaching and Online Programs, building upon the work started by the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL).