WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) is pleased to announce the next webinar in the monthly series:
"Increasing Access and Equity in Online Courses and Virtual Schools"
Ray Rose, Rose & Smith Associates
Bob Blomeyer, Blomeyer & Clemente Consulting Services
Wednesday, January 9, 2008; 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Eastern)
Register: http://www.nacol.org/
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Access and equity issues have been identified as a major concern in education. Learn about the online learning programs taking action to ensure access for students with disabilities and to recruit students from traditionally disadvantaged groups that may be under-represented in online courses and distance learning programs. The webinar will provide a better understanding of the issues and mandates for both access and equity.
According to Susan Patrick, President and CEO of NACOL, "Online learning is an innovation that is here to stay. All of America's K-12 students need access to the very best educational opportunities available regardless of geography or their family's socioeconomic status. Online learning can provide educational opportunities to students who need them most. Blomeyer and Rose have strong backgrounds addressing issues of equity and access in online education. Their expertise will clarify definitions in statutes, provide a forum for discussions and assist in the planning to ensure the online programs begin taking action toward achieving full equity with online teaching and learning."
Registration is open until 2 PM (ET) Tuesday, January 8, 2008.
About NACOL
The North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL), founded in September 2003, is the international K-12 non-profit organization representing the interests of administrators, practitioners and students involved in online learning in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and abroad. NACOL's mission is to increase educational opportunities and to enhance learning by providing collegial expertise and leadership in the K-12 online teaching and learning marketplace. The association strives to achieve this mission by leading initiatives to conduct research to enhance quality K-12 online learning; encourage collaboration among practitioners in the online learning marketplace; and promote the success and effectiveness of online learning. NACOL offers monthly webinars on the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern). Registration is offered with member and non-member pricing to individuals and institutions.
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