The DLC is a membership organization that works on the national and international levels to explore, produce, and disseminate data, information, news, and best practices in digital learning.

As a premium member, network districts and the Consortium have access to the following benefits:

• Opportunities to participate in committees, surveys, and research as an organization,

• Representation on the DLC Executive Committee that assists with strategy and direction,

• Opportunity to participate in responses to inquiries made by researchers, reporters, and others seeking examples of case studies and best practices,

• Opportunities to participate in DLC blogs and podcasts,

• Opportunities to serve on conference and program committees, and

• Access to DLC staff time for support and assistance.

Joining as a part of the Consortium means that we will begin to build capacity across the network districts while we write courses to share and review the courses for certification via a Consortium-level review team. Membership and certified-reviewer status and tools mean that we can conduct internal reviews and serve on external review teams, and financially it means enhanced levels of membership for the Consortium and affiliate districts.

Network districts will have an opportunity to participate in workshops designed to help faculty, teachers, instructional designers, and virtual/ online learning leaders grow beyond their current levels of expertise. Participation in these offerings will benefit individuals as they learn how to apply and utilize the QM tools and resources. QM Membership will assist the network of districts in continuous improvement of their online courses and offerings.

This group often includes school administrators, professional learning leaders, and senior leaders from the districts in their planning and work. The Consortium staff provide support via time and assistance to this group.