Welcome to Florida Distance Learning Association

Suppose you are an administrator, faculty member, instructional designer, technologist, student support specialist, or other distance learning professional seeking to advance the delivery of distance or online education. In that case, we invite you to participate in our nonprofit professional association, the Florida Distance Learning Association (FDLA). You will be in good company at FDLA. Our membership comprises distance educators from a broad spectrum of industries, including:

  • Higher/Continuing Education
  • Corporate Training
  • Information Technology
  • Consulting
  • K-12 Schools
  • The Military
  • Area Educational Agencies

FDLA members share knowledge and resources within the community and with other organizations committed to advancing distance learning technologies and practice.

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Our Mission

Fostering community and amplifying thought leadership in distance learning is the purpose of FDLA. To accomplish those goals, FDLA aims to:

  • Establish a network of people whose focus is to educate, create knowledge or communications, provide guidance, or programs related to digital, online, and distance learning technologies.
  • Collaborate with educational institutions, cultural centers, community groups, service organizations, and government agencies.
  • To share knowledge, experiences, and information concerning strategies and technologies for the advancement of distance learning or betterment of education, the community, and local economies.

Our Board

The FDLA is led by an active group of educational, nonprofit, and corporate professionals dedicated to helping the organization grow and thrive. The Board of Directors meets regularly as part of multiple committees, including those for conference planning, administration, governance, and publication-related business.