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In 24-25, 21 states joined the IDEAL Consortium; education leaders from these states are learning how to offer quality distance and digital education for adult learners. You can learn more about some areas of focus for each member state.
"With your help and guidance, we are helping programs learn how to incorporate more technology of all types into programming and reach more students. I heard many "ah-hahs!" as folks left the mini-institute"
"With your help and guidance, we are helping programs learn how to incorporate more technology of all types into programming and reach more students. I heard many "ah-hahs!" as folks left the mini-institute"
– Heidi Silver-Pacuilla, Ph.D. Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, Virginia Department of Education
“IDEAL 101 provides an exceptional opportunity for colleagues within a program to partner with others from around their state for in-depth study on the fundamentals of distance and blended learning programs, including research and best practices, supported by knowledgeable facilitators and engaging discussions.”
“IDEAL 101 provides an exceptional opportunity for colleagues within a program to partner with others from around their state for in-depth study on the fundamentals of distance and blended learning programs, including research and best practices, supported by knowledgeable facilitators and engaging discussions.”
– Adam Kieffer, Minnesota
2024-2025 IDEAL Member States
2024-2025 IDEAL Member States
Learn about recent focus areas and achievements of our member states:
Arizona: Looking at data to support quality instruction in various delivery models.
California: In the past year, OTAN has continued to lead the way in supporting California’s adult educators through initiatives like the two-year Digital Leadership Academy. This effort along with many others – our Digital Learning Guidance, statewide Canvas implementation, the continued development of various OTAN resources – has empowered educators to integrate technology effectively into their classrooms, leading to more engaging and barrier-free learning experiences for adult learners across the state.
Colorado: Continuing to draw on IDEAL PD resources to scale up distance education in the state and expand provision to include more synchronous options.
Connecticut: The Digital Adult Training and Development Network (ATDN) excels in providing comprehensive digital literacy support through resources and professional development, while prioritizing professional growth, and digital opportunity.
District of Columbia: OSSE Adult and Family Education partners with the University of the District of Columbia Adult Education Program, IDEAL Consortium and Mustard Seed Training to launch two-year (2023-2025) Action Research Distance Learning (ARDL) Project for DC IE&T Providers, including Action Research, HyFlex Planning and Piloting and Industry-Focused Standards and Communities of Practice.
Kentucky: Statewide online learner cohorts for math and reading.
Louisiana: Cultivating a sense of belonging and communities of practice through professional development.
Maine: Increasing opportunities for Maine’s adult learners through provision of high-quality blended, remote, or in-person instruction.
Maryland: Maryland continues to develop and produce its well-received Virtual Training Institute while laying the groundwork for a robust Learning Management System to streamline instructor and program professional development.
Massachusetts: Promoting digital opportunity and digital literacy for all staff and students in Public Adult Education of Massachusetts.
Minnesota: Evaluating digital learning professional development, training and resource needs of MN adult education programs and practitioners.
New Hampshire: Increasing opportunities for adult education through flexible scheduling and multiple service delivery modes designed to meet the needs of adult learners.
New Mexico: Engaging more educators through microlearning videos.
Oregon: Strengthening distance learning and digital literacy in adult education throughout the state.
Pennsylvania: Supporting teachers and programs in Pennsylvania to routinize the use of distance education and digital literacy support as part of their mainstream service to learners.
Rhode Island: Rebuilding the state’s technology PD system to encourage a growth mindset and support RI practitioners in incorporating digital literacy instruction into all classroom routines!
South Carolina: Leveraging technology to support and empower adult learners.
Tennessee: Returning digital literacy choices back to the programs and reimaging policies and support.
Texas: Texas is bridging the digital divide with unified standards, free resources, and innovative support, ensuring digital literacy for all.
Virginia: Supporting programs with a focus on quality teaching online across the program types and educational levels.
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