About Us
The Minnesota K-12 Online Learning Alliance fosters and enriches student learning by promoting and supporting the viability of quality online programs throughout the state. To accomplish this we:
Strengthen and ensure the quality of online instruction
Actively encourage an exchange of ideas, knowledge, and best practices.
Share electronic resources, staff development programs, and professional expertise.
Provide forums for the continuing education of Alliance members.
Increase educational opportunities through alternative delivery
Promote the philosophy that student learning outside the traditional delivery system is necessary, appropriate, and effective for some students.
Help the members of the Alliance to advance and promote the philosophy and practice of online learning in grades K through 12.
Establish a collective body of stakeholders to advocate at the legislative level for online educational options for students throughout the state of Minnesota.
Promote collaboration among key stakeholders
Identify other organizations that are important to our students and develop strong relationships with these groups.
Actively work to identify common goals and share resources with these groups.
Respect each individual program's needs and unique qualities.
Advocate for growth
Advance and promote the understanding and appreciation of online learning among the general population.
Anticipate and prepare members for the future requirements and issues of online learning.
Ensure that Alliance members are included in committees, boards, and other advisory groups that make recommendations to legislators and other government agencies about online learning.
MNOLA Executive Committee:
Gigi Dobosenski, President: gigi@edvisionsoffcampus.org
Meagan Rathbun, Vice President: meagan.rathbun@isd728.org
Tracy Quarnstrom, Secretary: tquarnstrom@wolfcreekhs.org
David VanDenBoom, Treasurer: djvandenboom@district287.org
For more information about MNOLA, complete and submit this interest form.
For membership information, contact Gigi Dobosenski, President: gigi@edvisionsoffcampus.org