iNACOL

=iNACOL - International Association for K-12 Online Learning= http://www.inacol.org/

Presented by John Lustig

iNACOL is a non-profit organization that facilitates collaboration, advocacy, and research to enhance quality K-12 online teaching and learning. iNACOL strives to ensure all students have access to a world-class education and quality online learning opportunities that prepare them for a lifetime of success.
 * Purpose**

iNACOL has over 3,100 members who represent a diverse cross-section of K-12 education from school districts, charter schools, state education agencies, non-profit organizations, research institutions, corporate entities and other content and technology providers.
 * Members Served**

iNACOL offers five levels of membership: Educator, Individual, Associate, Institutional, Corporate and Affiliate and Special Interesst Groups.
 * Costs & Benefits of Membership**

Benefits:
 * //Educator//** - $60 annual fee
 * A voice in iNACOL networking and membership-wide initiatives
 * Membership voting rights
 * 10% member discount on all publications
 * Advanced notice and access to iNACOL-sponsored forums, events and conferences
 * Exclusive iNACOL member discounts for products, services, events and conferences
 * Access to members-online iNACOL Forums online, including all archived Professional Development Webinars

Benefits:
 * //Individual//** - $125 annual fee
 * A voice in iNACOL networking and membership-wide initiatives
 * Membership voting rights
 * 10% member discount on all publications
 * Advanced notice and access to iNACOL-sponsored forums, events and conferences
 * Exclusive iNACOL member discounts for products, services, events and conferences
 * Access to members-online iNACOL Forums online, including all archived Professional Development Webinars

Benefits:
 * //Associate//** - Nonprofit Organization - $500 annual fee
 * Up to 4 **FREE** corporate representative memberships in addition to the contact person
 * A voice in iNACOL networking and membership-wide initiatives
 * Advanced notice and access to iNACOL-sponsored forums, events and conferences
 * Membership voting rights
 * 10% member discount on all publications
 * Access to members-only iNACOL Forums online, including all archived Professional Development Webinars
 * Exclusive iNACOL member discounts for products, services, events and conferences
 * Name listing on a designated area of the iNACOL website

//**Institutional**// - $500 annual fee Benefits:
 * Up to 4 **FREE** corporate representative memberships in addition to the contact person
 * A voice in iNACOL networking and membership-wide initiatives
 * Advanced notice and access to iNACOL-sponsored forums, events and conferences
 * Membership voting rights
 * 10% member discount on all publications
 * Access to members-only iNACOL Forums online, including all archived Professional Development Webinars
 * Exclusive iNACOL member discounts for products, services, events and conferences
 * Name listing on a designated area of the iNACOL website

Platinum - $25,000 Gold - $10,000 Silver - $5,000
 * //Corporate//**

Platinum Benefits:
 * Platinum corporate membership includes access for up to **25** representatives with memberships and benefits
 * A contributing voice in all iNACOL networking and membership-wide initiatives
 * Involvement, networking and participation in iNACOL projects with other members through a variety of initiatives (Research Committee, VSS Program Committee, Western Committee, etc.)
 * Advanced notice and access to research and development
 * Participation in market research initiatives, select iNACOL-sponsored international projects and activities
 * Access to members-only iNACOL Forums online, including all archived Professional Development Webinars
 * Name /logo listing on a designated area of the iNACOL website with a link to your company’s homepage or a designated url of your choice
 * First access to the latest updates and trends in online learning, updates on the latest research, information on publication releases, legislative reforms, proposal requests and more
 * Advanced notice and access to iNACOL-sponsored online forums, events and conferences
 * 10% member discount on all publications
 * Membership voting rights
 * Exclusive iNACOL discounts, including reduced registration rates for Webinars and to attend and/or exhibit at the Virtual School Symposium (VSS)
 * Ability to be “in-the-know” in the online education field, keeping up-to-date on the latest research, publication releases, legislative reforms, and more

Gold Benefits:
 * Gold corporate membership includes access for up to **10** representatives with memberships and benefits
 * A contributing voice in all iNACOL networking and membership-wide initiatives
 * Involvement, networking and participation in iNACOL projects with other members through a variety of initiatives (Research Committee, VSS Program Committee, Western Committee, etc.)
 * Advanced notice and access to research and development
 * Participation in market research initiatives, select iNACOL-sponsored international projects and activities
 * Access to members-only iNACOL Forums online, including all archived Professional Development Webinars
 * Name /logo listing on a designated area of the iNACOL website with a link to your company’s homepage or a designated url of your choice
 * First access to the latest updates and trends in online learning, updates on the latest research, information on publication releases, legislative reforms, proposal requests and more
 * Advanced notice and access to iNACOL-sponsored online forums, events and conferences
 * 10% member discount on all publications
 * Membership voting rights
 * iNACOL Member discounts, including reduced registration rates for Webinars and to attend and/or exhibit at the Virtual School Symposium (VSS)
 * Ability to be “in-the-know” in the online education field, keeping up-to-date on the latest research, publication releases, legislative reforms, and more

Silver Benefits:
 * Silver corporate membership includes access for up to **5** representatives with memberships and benefits
 * A contributing voice in all iNACOL networking and membership-wide initiatives
 * Involvement, networking and participation in iNACOL projects with other members through a variety of initiatives (Research Committee, VSS Program Committee, Western Committee, etc.)
 * Access to members-only iNACOL Forums online, including all archived Professional Development Webinars
 * Name /logo listing on a designated area of the iNACOL website with a link to your company’s homepage or a designated url of your choice
 * Advanced notice and access to iNACOL-sponsored online forums, events and conferences
 * 10% member discount on all publications
 * Membership voting rights
 * Exclusive iNACOL discounts, including reduced registration rates for Webinars and to attend and/or exhibit at the Virtual School Symposium (VSS)
 * Ability to be “in-the-know” in the online education field, keeping up-to-date on the latest research, publication releases, legislative reforms, and more

Affiliate - $150 annual fee Special Interest Groups - No annual fee listed
 * //Affiliate and Special Groups//**

Benefits:
 * free subscriptions to iNACOL reports and newsletters;
 * free iNACOL promotional materials for conferences;
 * complimentary registration for Affiliate President or Board Member at VSS;
 * discounts on iNACOL membership for Affiliate’s members;
 * discounts on VSS conference registration with iNACOL standard membership;
 * conference co-marketing opportunities and exchange incentives;
 * advocacy professional development and regular updates on policy and practice;
 * visibility through iNACOL electronic/print publications and promotional materials;
 * opportunities to share expertise with other online learning professionals;
 * collaboration with other iNACOL members; private corporations, other nonprofits, governments; and
 * leadership opportunities to advance the field and advocate for change.
 * marketing of meetings, including a link from iNACOL’s web site. There would be no charge for this service.
 * co-sponsorship of regional events
 * placement of logo and link to website on iNACOL website.
 * opportunity to nominate an individual to run for the iNACOL Board of Directors
 * opportunity to nominate an individual for the iNACOL Awards Program.
 * use of our membership forums to archive electronic proceedings of meetings.
 * use of our registration software for iNACOL sponsored events.
 * use of our Sharepoint site to maintain membership records and mailing lists. If this service is provided for Affiliates, each member of the Affiliate must be a member of iNACOL as well.
 * use of iNACOL’s Elluminate licenses to hold and record regular meetings.
 * use of iNACOL’s conference call line to hold meetings.
 * use of iNACOL registration system to collect dues (beyond iNACOL membership dues) to be returned to the SIG for its own purposes if needed.
 * access to iNACOL’s full membership for legitimate research purposes (e.g., calls for papers, invitations to attend a meeting) via the iNACOL forums and/or iNACOL staff.


 * Conferences, Journals, Other Publications**
 * Annual Conference - Virtual School Symposium
 * Webinars - Leardership Webinar Series, Teacher Talk Webinar Series, Special Edition Webinar
 * iNACOL Fast Facts (PDF)
 * Research and position articles published in various journals, on iNACOL website, and in print.


 * Outreach Technology**
 * Website
 * Webinars
 * Online Forum
 * Online Clearninghouse
 * Online Bookstore

As a professional organization, iNACOL offers many benefits to online educators and organizations. The professional development and networking opportunities combined with access to iNACOL's archive of information and research makes an iNACOL membership desirable for any person or organization involved in K-12 online learning. As online learning expands and becomes more accessible for K-12 students, educators and schools will need resources, support, and guidance, and iNACOL will provide these for members.
 * Why Join or Not Join?**