Education leaders from our member 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.
Current and Former Member States
"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
2025-2026 IDEAL Member States
2025-2026 IDEAL Member States
Learn about recent focus areas and achievements of our member states:
Arizona: Growing digital literacy across programs to strengthen workforce preparation and IET outcomes.
California: OTAN released the 2026 Digital Learning Guidance, with a new chapter on AI, and continues to expand its free statewide Canvas instance.
Colorado: Advancing shared digital tools across WIOA and state partners to expand equitable access to adult learning statewide.
Connecticut: Expanding on-demand Canvas professional learning, Digital Navigator support, and integration of digital literacy into academic and workforce instruction.
District of Columbia: Advancing IE&T distance learning from hybrid to HyFlex and GenAI-enhanced microlearning.
Kentucky: Leveraging digital tools to enhance and expand learning opportunities for Kentucky adults.
Louisiana: Cultivating a sense of belonging and communities of practice through professional development.
Maine: Piloting statewide online English classes, embedding digital education in Maine College and Career Access grants.
Maryland: Expanding Access to adult learners throughout the state in navigating the best path forward for their educational and economic futures by seeking their high school diploma through modern systems engaging learners in multiple GED Options, adult high schools, and the integration of professional development tools.
Massachusetts: Building program-wide technology integration through program-based digital literacy coaching, OnDemand Canvas courses, and edtech routines.
Michigan: Expanding equitable access to instruction through innovative hybrid models and data-driven professional development to enhance digital literacy and learner outcomes.
Minnesota: Expanding its Digital Learning Institute and preparing practitioners and learners for online, asynchronous, and remote options that ensure continuity of service.
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: launched a microlearning series, Tech Tuesday, which aims to introduce tech best practices.
Oregon: Promoting best practices in distance learning and digital literacy.
Pennsylvania: Supporting responsible and effective use of AI through professional development, an AI Community of Practice, and guidance on the PA Adult Education Resources site.
Rhode Island: Building teacher capacity for online instruction through a Designing and Facilitating Online Instruction cohort.
South Carolina: Leveling up educators’ digital skills through targeted professional development to elevate instruction and enhance learner success.
Tennessee: Returning digital literacy choices back to the programs and reimaging policies and support.
Texas: Launched the Texas Digital Literacy Toolkit, a set of adaptable lessons on digital skills for education, work, and life, and is building micro-lessons and hands-on PD that move educators quickly from training to practice.
Virginia: Aligning professional development with state priorities: UDL, the science of reading, and workforce preparation; integrating distance education curricula into LACES to make distance learning an expected part of the student experience.
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