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Special Event: Guide to Getting Published
3/18/2026 - 3/18/2026

Guide to Getting Published is presented by Sharon Parkinson, Emerald Publishing

This webinar session demystifies the academic publishing process and gives you clear, actionable guidance on how to turn your research ideas into published work. You’ll explore how to get started with identifying a publishable topic, develop a strong manuscript, understand the editorial and peer‑review workflow, and navigate key aspects of publishing ethics and research promotion. By the end of the session, you’ll have a clearer sense of how to approach writing, submitting, revising, and ultimately publishing your research in journals.


Location: Zoom Meeting






USDLA 2026 National Conference
6/22/2026 - 6/25/2026

2026 USDLA National Conference and Award Ceremony

Dates: June 22nd – 25th

The host location will be Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower


The conference promises something for everyone:

  • Multiple Keynotes from Industry Leaders
  • Monday Afternoon Pre-Conference Sessions
  • Monday Evening Conference Kickoff Party
  • 50+ Concurrent Sessions
  • International Awards Luncheon Celebration
  • Bill Jackson Memorial Walk/Run
  • Night on the Town with Colleagues
  • Public Policy Forum
  • State Chapters Meeting
  • Virtual Option for Select Sessions
  • Optional Rock & Roll Fame Event (If Available)

Our USDLA National Conference has long been an event where we mingle, discuss technology and learn from an audience broader than our own. Nothing can replace those live in-person interactions and conference feedback has always focused on those personal relationships made with one another.

For our 39th anniversary will be focusing on tracks that are in high demand as we continue to navigate both remote and in-person learning strategies. These tracks include:

  • Backstage Pass to Policy: Navigating Governance and Regulation in Distance Education
  • The Headliners: Distance and Digital Leadership on the Higher Education Main stage
  • Open Mic, Open Minds: Ensuring Quality, Flexibility, and Access in Online Learning
  • The Digital AI Groove: Exploring Innovative Techniques and Technologies Education
  • The ID Set List: Curating Best Practices in Instructional Design
  • Amplify Every Voice: Ensuring Accessibility and Inclusivity in Online Education
  • The K-12 Playground: Curating Best Practices in the K-12 Space

Location: Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower
1360 W Mall Dr
Cleveland, OH 44114




Please visit https://usdla.org/events/national-conference/ for all up to date conference details