Free webinar: Learn to build accessible online learning environments

An item from the folks at QM.

December 4 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern

Join Quality Matters, CAST, and North Carolina Virtual Public School for a dynamic conversation on creating accessible online learning environments. This webinar brings together expertise in quality assurance, Universal Design for Learning, and K-12 virtual education to explore practical approaches for ensuring all learners can access and engage with digital content. Participants will hear real-world examples, evidence-based strategies, and actionable guidance for embedding accessibility into course design and delivery. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about a comprehensive, proven model for accessibility in K-12 online learning. The webinar will be live captioned.

Darlene Schaefer is an Instructional Designer at North Carolina Virtual Public School, a role she has held since July 2019. Darlene has a passion for virtual learning and its power to reach and connect with all learners. Jennifer Nobles is the Director of Curriculum with North Carolina Virtual Public School. Jennifer has spent more than two decades in digital learning, including many roles at NCVPS. Christine Fox is the Chief Growth and Innovation Officer at CAST, leading business development, sales, design, marketing, and communications to support CAST’s ability to achieve its mission. Pam Shaw is the Director of K-12 Quality Assurance for Quality Matters. She oversees the K-12 course review process and was Co-Chair of the QM K-12 Sixth Edition Rubric Committee. Quality Matters (QM) is the global organization leading quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments. It provides a scalable quality assurance system for online and blended learning used within and across organizations. When you see QM Recognition and Certification Marks on courses or programs, it means they have met QM Course or Program Quality Standards in a rigorous review process.

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