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Who is IAL?
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The International Alliance for Learning is a non-profit professional membership organization for Accelerated Learning practitioners and others who wish to improve the quality of learning for all. The association provides resources, certification, and training and development opportunities for teachers, trainers, and facilitators. IAL’s vision of a world where lifelong learning, joy and esteem are honored as universal human capabilities naturally leads the organization to constantly search for better ways to facilitate the learning process. IAL offers members and colleagues a network of educators and corporate trainers with innovative practices. We support individuals and organizations in creating learning programs that make a difference in the lives of the learners at home and at work. Founded in 1976 in Iowa as the Society of Accelerative Learning and Teaching (SALT), IAL has its roots in Georgi Lozanov’s Suggestopedia. IAL promotes teaching and training that is carefully orchestrated and has the learner at the center. IAL supports teachers and facilitators in designing learning programs that engage learners in the learning process, provide an interaction rich, safe, and stimulating learning environment, and make learning transformational as learners move beyond limiting beliefs and tap into their inner potential.
IAL CertificationIAL recently adopted a rigorous three level certification program to create and maintain the highest standards of Accelerated Learning facilitation and design. The program was developed over a period of many months and tapped into best practices in certification, the valuable input of expert AL practitioners from around the world, current research in learning and human development, and the highly successful German (DGSL) certification program implemented in 1991.
Training and Development OpportunitiesIAL holds an annual conference that brings together the best AL practitioners from around the world and offers the opportunity for attendees to develop skills and competency in Accelerated Learning. It is a unique network of corporate trainers, instructional designers, university and college instructors, and K-12 educators. In IAL’s growing regional chapters, programs are offered locally to support the training and develop of AL practitioners, offer the opportunity to share and learn together, and to influence decision makers in the community to embrace a new paradigm in learning.
ResourcesIAL offers teachers and facilitators many resources and practical tools. They include networking opportunities, information on current research and best practices, a regular newsletter, a professional journal, mentoring and coaching, and various IAL publications. Members will have the opportunity to share their ideas, resources, and practical tips with others. Over the next year, IAL will be developing tools and templates to improve the quality of learning and making them available to our members.
Membership and Member BenefitsIAL provides a forum and a learning community for people who care about learning and are dedicated to helping people discover their potential. Members have access to a growing number of resources in our “members only” section. As a member, you will receive discounts on training programs, our annual conference, local events, and many products from our partner organizations. IAL members can take advantage of all the benefits of our affiliated organizations in the Germany, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. Through the association, members can obtain long term care insurance at a highly reduced group rate, and we are working on many more cost savings and other support for our members. Your membership and sponsorship are income tax deductible. The contribution supports our volunteers in doing their work to spread AL to mainstream education, support research, and create resources for our members to promote learning in the world. Join us in making a difference!
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