4/15: USDLA News — Please join us on April 16 for our Public Policy update

April 16, 20254/15: USDLA News — Please join us on April 16 for our Public Policy update Filed under: virtual school — Michael K. Barbour @ 9:36 pm Tags: cyber school, education, high school, USDLA, virtual schoolAn item from the folks at the USDLA.USDLA NEWSWhat’s going on in your world?Join us on April 16 for our Public Policy update:Navigating ChangeJoin us: 1pm on Wed, April 16 for an importantUSDLA Public Policy DiscussionAs federal workforce reductions and funding freezes reshape the landscape of digital learning, educators and institutions face pressing questions.

Together, we can explore innovative approaches to sustaining digital learning, securing funding, and supporting diverse student populations in a rapidly evolving policy environment. Join this solutions-focused online chat as an opportunity for educators, administrators, and policy advocates to share concerns, exchange ideas, and discuss actionable strategies in response to these challenges.Your voice matters: Please help USDLA shape and drive a forward-thinking conversation.



Register here!And in the graphic on the right, be sure to check out important ideas from USDLA Public Policy member Rob Robinson and longtime member Darcy Hardy’s 10 Tips, courtesy of their firm, The Hardy Group.We’ll see you on Wednesday!Looking forward to our USDLA National Conference, June 23-26 in St. Louis!Unlike many conferences, USDLA’s conference includes all of the workshops throughout the conference in the registration fee.

Many of our workshops, including the ones on the last day of the event, would individually cost you nearly the conference price.Case in point is our June 26 workshop, “Gamification Surveyor Certification (Level 1): A Learning and Design Adventure,” led by Jonathan Peters PhDAbout the workshop: Are you ready to boost engagement drive learning retention and future-proof your career? Join us for the Gamification Surveyor Certification (Level 1)—a live interactive and hands-on certification experience that will revolutionize the way you design learning experiences.Why Gamification? “Gamification isn’t just a trend—it’s a proven strategy used by Fortune 500 companies, top educators, and innovative instructional designers to increase motivation, participation, and knowledge retention,” says Jonathan, who has spent over a decade studying the science and art of motivation and persuasion.

As a speaker, he has helped audiences from Melbourne, Australia to Augusta, Maine more effectively communicate with their customers and team members. Don’t miss your chance to become a certified gamification expert.Leading Under Pressure: Providing effective strategies to enhance stress management in the workplace with Dr.

Shana GarrettAbout the workshop: Let’s connect to discuss strategies and best practices for enhancing our leadership efforts during challenges. Leading under pressure requires staying calm maintaining open communication and effectively delegating responsibilities. This approach helps your team remain focused on their purpose manage expectations and prioritize essential tasks.

“Effective leadership also involves strategic and tactical thinking, anticipating challenges and working to eliminate them while balancing your responsibilities with those of your team,” says Shana, explaining that this workshop will focus on critical leadership skills needed during high-pressure situations. Key topics will include maintaining composure, acknowledging the situation, communicating openly and transparently, prioritizing tasks, delegating effectively, modeling resilience, ensuring clear expectations, and supporting your team. We will draw upon real-world strategies and engaging examples and invite participants to share their valuable experiences! Your insights could spark meaningful discussions and inspire others.

Have you registered for our 2025 National Conference: June 23-26In upcoming newsletters, you’ll meet all of our amazing speakers and learn about the impactful presentations you’ll experience this June in St. Louis.Remember: The conference is located in the hotel right across the river from the famous St.

Louis Arch. It’s also a block from the ballpark, where we’ll enjoy great seats at a game. You won’t want to miss it!The true value of being part of this event is the people you’ll meet, learn from, and form long-term connections with.

This is a unique opportunity to learn from thought leaders in the field and try things out in hands-on workshops. Unlike many conferences that charge extra for workshops, ours include them! Click here to view the program.More than ever, now is the time to embrace and build your powerful USDLA network.

Click here to reserve your seat and hotel room today.Become a MEMBER of USDLABecome a SPONSOR of USDLAHigher Education CertificationProfessional Learning CertificationThank You to Our National SponsorsJohn Chen, Google, Emerald Publishing, Instructure, Verizon, Visla,InScribe, JDL Horizons, Pronto, Wolfvision, YellowDig, VDO360,Atomic Jolt, CILC, Innovative Educators, Learning Stream, My Learner Journey, BocaVox,Revolution Lightbox, Smarter Services, Startup Wars,ATD-SLT, Carolina Distance Learning, Edge, Harmonize,NSU Florida, Presence, SmartBrief, Sententia Gamification, UF CJC OnlineThank you for supporting USDLA, our Sponsors, and our State Chapters.To subscribe to our Wednesday newsletter “USDLA Market Pulse Powered by SmartBrief” please click here.

Valary Oleinik, PresidentShana Garrett, PhD, President-electAbout United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)Formed in 1987, USDLA is a 501(c)3 non-profit association formed in 1987. Our weekly newsletters reach more than 100,000 people globally, including our members and sponsors working in industries including pre-K-12 education, homeschooling, higher education, continuing education, corporate, military, government, and telehealth. Our mission is to promote the development and application of distance learning for education, training, advocacy, and networking: USDLA.

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