Online Learning: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners

Kelly Dietrich

Minnesota Transitions Charter School

Erin Wanat

Indigo Education

Keywords: K-12, online learning, ESL, English Language Learner, Special Education, disabilities, UDL, accomodations


Abstract

Join us as we explore best practices in K-12 online learning for English Language Learners and students with disabilities.


Author Biographies

Kelly Dietrich, Minnesota Transitions Charter School

Kelly Dietrich is the Director of Special Education at Minnesota Transitions Charter School, a learning community with two online schools. Kelly has 17 years of K-12 online learning experience. Erin Wanat is the Executive Director of Indigo Education and has led the work of numerous special education teams in Minnesota online schools. Together they bring experiences, best practices, and networking to online learning for diverse learners.

Erin Wanat, Indigo Education

Erin Wanat is the Executive Director of Indigo Education and has led the work of numerous special education teams in Minnesota online schools.