Membership is available to individuals and the broader education community at both Standard and Premium Levels. Benefits for each level of membership are listed below. Our current members include school districts, intermediate units, public agencies, non-profit organizations, and companies.

For more specific information about the dues and specific levels of membership, visit the Membership Dues page.

All aspects of member involvement in the DLC described below are welcomed by DLC staff and are voluntary. We do not require any time commitment from members, with the exception of state affiliates, who agree to support DLC research in their state. However, we find that members who take part in more calls and discussions tend to be more satisfied with the DLC because they feel a greater level of investment.

Standard Individual - $125

This level applies to any person wishing to join without a formal organizational affiliation.

• Professional membership acknowledgement (electronic membership badge)

• Build a digital learning industry voice - Support the work of the DLC organization to promote online, blended, digital learning based on the DLC Core Principles.

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

• Sharing information and networking among members. Currently, much of the information sharing is informal, but we are increasing the formal networking opportunities among members through weekly happy hour discussions, webinars, and an online networking tool coming in July 2020.

• Option to register for the Digital Learning Annual Conference (DLAC) before non-members

• Option to register for hotel rooms for the Digital Learning Annual Conference (DLAC) before non-members

• Opportunities to participate in research through committees such as the Fellows Program

Standard School/District, Organization, Corporate - $1,000 - $10,000 Annual Dues (See Membership Dues)

• Up to five individuals (school/district and organization) or 10 individuals (corporate) will participate as members and will receive the benefits below, in addition to those associated with a Standard Individual Membership

• Logo on DLC website

• Use of standard DLC logo on member website and materials

• Attendance at DLC Annual Membership meeting online or at DLAC

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

• Early access to DLC Publications, and possibly featured in DLC content

• Access to DLC Content Hub (recordings and resources from DLC meetings)

• 5% discount on exhibiting and sponsoring at DLAC

• We can work with you to include DLAC registration fees and pre-paying conference hotel rooms as part of your membership fees (Contact dlc@evergreenedgroup.com for more information)

Premium School/District, Organization, Corporate - $3,000 - $25,000 Annual Dues (See Membership Dues)

Guiding the activities and reporting of the DLC, via monthly strategy conference calls, ongoing email discussions, and conversations with Evergreen and other national and international researchers. DLC Premium members determine the topics that we explore, via monthly web meetings and individual discussions. Activities include reports and resources, regular blog posts, podcasts, and webinars, all designed to support the K-12 digital learning field.

• Up to 10 individuals (school/district and organization) or 20 individuals (corporate) will participate as members and will receive the benefits below, in addition to those associated with a Standard Individual Membership

• Logo and Link to website in premium position on DLC website

• Early opportunities to participate in committees, surveys, and research as an organization. Premium members may choose to take part in resource development (reports, web pages, blog posts, etc.) to the extent that they would like and based on their interest in a particular topic.

• Opportunity to assist on setting DLC strategy and direction by having up to two people take part in Executive Committee monthly calls and online discussions

• Being go-to sources for media inquiries received by the DLC and Evergreen Education Group for reporters, researchers, and others seeking examples of case studies, best practices, advise, etc.

• Invitation for two people to attend the Executive Annual Membership retreat

• Opportunity to view and comment on draft DLC reports

• Opportunity to submit DLC blog posts and be guests on DLC podcasts and webinars

• Use of premium DLC logo on member website and materials

• Access to up to five hours of one-on-one DLC staff time

• 10% discount on exhibiting and sponsoring at DLAC

• Priority opportunities to be on the Conference Advisory Board and the Program Committee, including being listed on the conference website. 

The Executive Committee will always be made up of at least 50% +1 (majority) school districts, state agencies, and NGOs. Some standard members may be invited to take part in the Executive Committee at the discretion of the DLC in order to meet this requirement.

State Affiliate Network - $5,000 annual membership

The DLC is building a network of professional membership organizations that share our mission. We will partner with you to be the lead voice of digital learning across your state through a membership program that allows you to participate as a premium member of the DLC network, while also providing specific resources to leaders and educators across your state. Organizations must apply to be an affiliate member.

DLC Affiliate members are:

• An organization that is either an alliance (does not have to be a legal entity) of at least 5 organizations (schools, regional orgs, LEAs, SEAs, non-profits, companies, etc.) within a state, or an org that has deep supportive relationships with a range of schools and districts’ digital programs, online schools, state virtual schools, etc.

• in alignment with the DLC Core Principles

Affiliates partner with the DLC to:

• distribute and market DLC publications, content and professional learning opportunities with their network

• participate in regular state affiliate leadership meetings

• be the “voice” of the state in DLC state profiles, which will be published for the first time in 2021 and regularly updated

 The DLC will:

• work with each state affiliate to be the go-to information source in the state

• list affiliate organizations on the DLC Membership page and on the state profile pages (when created)

• share affiliate activities with the broader DLC membership and network

• provide the associated benefits of a Standard Individual Membership to ten of your network members

In addition, state affiliates have the opportunity to work with the DLC in two additional ways, with possible additional fees and responsibilities to be determined case by case. State affiliates may:

• Hold a state-specific gathering at the Digital Learning Annual Conference (DLAC)

• Hold a DLC or DLAC-branded event in their state, with a DLC staff person presenting and/or moderating if desired