Humanizing the Screen in ACCESS: The I.M.P.A.C.T. of Virtual Learning

SESSION DATES & TIMES COMING IN AUGUST 2026

Audience Classification: Hybrid Learning
Audience Expertise: Strategic Growth - Experienced leaders focused on optimizing established programs and solving persistent challenges.
Grade Level Focus: Middle Schools, High Schools
Primary Audience: District Leader, Teacher, Inst Leader, Policy Maker / Govt Official
Does this session focus on a specific product? No – This session is focused on ideas, strategies, or practices, not a specific product or service.

Presenter(s)

Junell G. Christian, EdD

Director, ACCESS Virtual Learning - The University of Alabama Support Center
Alabama State Department of Education
Tuscaloosa, AL, United States
Steve Blair

State Administrator
ACCESS Virtual Learning
Montgomery, AL, United States

Discover how Alabama’s ACCESS Virtual Learning program humanizes the online experience for 30,000+ students by making an I.M.P.A.C.T. with Innovative Applications, Meaningful Partnerships, Personalized Learning, Adaptive Instruction, Continuous Engagement, and Transformative Practices. This session will share how ACCESS uses data dashboards, tiered supports, and instructional tools to improve student success. Presenters will showcase scalable strategies for personalized learning, modular pacing, and building strong educator-student relationships in virtual classrooms.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, participants will be able to leverage student data to drive timely, personalized, and tiered interventions in virtual learning settings.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to have knowledge of practical tools and instructional strategies that foster engagement, presence, and strong educator-student relationships online.