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The International Association for K-12 Online Learning
Mission: iNACOL strives to ensure all students have access to world-class education and quality online learning opportunities that prepare them for a lifetime for success.
Vision: Online learning is a powerful innovation that expands eduation opportunities. iNACOL supports access to high-quality online learning for all students.
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- Going Virtual! Unique Needs and Challenges of K-12 Online Teachers, by Kerry Rice, Lisa Dawley, Crystal Gasell and Chris Florez (November 2008)
- Online Learning Policy and Practice Survey: A Survey of the States, by the Center for Digital Education (October 28, 2008)
- NACOL Online Teacher Support Programs: Mentoring and Coaching Models (October 2008)
- NACOL A Snapshot State of the Nation Study: K-12 Online Learning in Canada (October 2008)
Research Reports Released on Online Learning:
- Keeping Pace with K-12 Online Learning: A Review of State-level Policy and Practice (October 2008) by John Watson
- Connecting to the World of Online Learning, Threshold Magazine (Fall 2008)
- Virtual Schools and Online Learning: How It Works, Threshold Magazine (Fall 2008) - this illustration explains how K-12 online learning works
- NACOL Promising Practices in Online Learning: Socialization in Online Programs, by John Watson and Butch Gemin (August 2008)
- NACOL Sorting Through Online Learning Options: A Guide for Parents (July 2008)
- NACOL Promising Practices in Online Learning: Using Online Learning for At-Risk Students and Credit Recovery, by John Watson and Butch Gemin (July 2008)
- NACOL Fast Facts About Online Learning, NACOL (October 2008)
- Technology-Based Distance Education Courses for Public Elementary and Secondary School Students: 2002–03 and 2004–05, released by the U.S. Dept. of Education (June 2008)
- Evaluating Online Learning: Challenges and Strategies for Success, released by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Innovation and Improvement (July 2008)
- NACOL Goals, Guidelines, and Standards for Student Scientific Investigations by Kemi Jona & John Adsit, with Allison Powell and the NACOL Committee on Online Science (June 2008)
- NACOL Promising Practices in Online Learning: Blended Learning: The Convergence of Online and Face-to-Face Education, by John Watson (May 2008)
- Connecting Students to Advanced Courses Online, released by the U.S. Department of Education (January 2008)
- NACOL National Standards of Quality
- 20/20 Costs and Funding of Virtual Schools A Report Prepared for the BellSouth Foundation by APA (November 2006)
- Exploring E-Learning Reforms for Michigan: the New Education (R)evolution by Tom Watkins, former State Superintendent of Michigan