The Minnesota K-12 Online Learning Alliance fosters and enriches student learning by promoting and supporting the viability of quality online programs throughout the state. To accomplish this we:
Strengthen and ensure the quality of online instruction
- Actively encourage an exchange of ideas, knowledge, and best practices.
- Share electronic resources, staff development programs, and professional expertise.
- Provide forums for the continuing education of Alliance members.
Increase educational opportunities through alternative delivery
- Promote the philosophy that student learning outside the traditional delivery system is necessary, appropriate, and effective for some students.
- Help the members of the Alliance to advance and promote the philosophy and practice of online learning in grades K through 12.
- Establish a collective body of stakeholders to advocate at the legislative level for online educational options for students throughout the state of Minnesota.
Promote collaboration among key stakeholders
- Identify other organizations that are important to our students and develop strong relationships with these groups.
- Actively work to identify common goals and share resources with these groups.
- Respect each individual program's needs and unique qualities.
Advocate for growth
- Advance and promote the understanding and appreciation of online learning among the general population.
- Anticipate and prepare members for the future requirements and issues of online learning.
- Ensure that Alliance members are included in committees, boards, and other advisory groups that make recommendations to legislators and other government agencies about online learning.
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