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News & Events (January)
NEWEST RESOURCE!!! - SAN Professional Licensure Survey Report - Based on a nationwide survey, the report highlights how new federal requirements have intensified compliance demands, often without additional resources, and how these pressures can limit student access to licensure programs. Explore key findings and what they reveal about the unseen work shaping licensure pathways.
NEW RESOURCE!!! - WCET and SAN Policy Tracker -Providing a centralized resource for timely updates on federal statutes, regulations, guidance, judicial actions, and executive orders relevant to the digital learning community. SEE POLICY TRACKER ACCESS LINK AT THE TOP OF EACH SAN WEBPAGE NEXT TO THE SEARCH BAR!
SAN Training Opportunities!
- SANBox Learning Center - courses and workshops
- SAN - State Authorization Foundations Course (8-week Online Fundamentals Course) Begins January 20, 2026 Training Information Here! REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
- SAN Implementation Workshop 2026 (in-person); March 18-19, 2026; Boulder, CO. Workshop description here! REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
- Hands-on opportunity to implement strategies to address professional licensure, state institutional approvals, communication with key stakeholders, and other compliance areas.
- Includes mentor group support.
Open Forum – 2nd Tuesday of each month. January 13, 2026! Time: 10AM Alaska, 11AM Pacific, Noon Mountain, 1PM Central, 2PM Eastern; Register Each Month: January Registration Link! January Topic: AHEAD Committee-Negotiated Rulemaking Recap; January Expert: Carolyn Fast, The Century Foundation
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- Are you new or relatively new to State Authorization? Start Here: State Authorization 101!
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- SAN Monthly eNewsletters - archived on Mix in the SAN News & Announcements Group, note the Newsletters Tab.
- Mix Help/FAQ's.
- Member-Only Community Overview
- MIX Community Rules of Use and Standards of Etiquette
- SAN Resources are located on the SAN website not within MIX.
Other Helpful Links:
- NC-SARA Website
- U.S. Department of Education Knowledge Center Home - access to notices, Dear Colleague Letters, FSA Handbook, etc.
- WCET Frontiers - articles digital technology practice and policy for post-secondary education.
- WCET Jobs Posts Webpage
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How We Help
SAN sponsored analysis, best practices, training, timely updates, and resources are provided for SAN Members.
State Authorization 101
Introductory material to understand the foundation of state authorization compliance.
Membership
Members share information and obtain direction and assistance through:
- Training workshops and webcasts.
- Discussions with regulators and experts.
- Monthly calls , email discussions, and face to face meetings.
- Research reports and state-by-state analyses.
- Reciprocity advice.
Latest Resources
Between the Lines, Behind the Work: Survey Findings on the True Scope of Licensure Compliance
2025 SANsational Award Winning Projects
AHEAD Week One Recap: Workforce Pell, State Roles, and Implications for Digital Learning
A Decade of Data: How SARA Is Strengthening Protections and Expanding Access for Distance Learners