Whether it's your first OCALICONLINE or your twentieth, a little planning can go a long way. With hundreds of learning opportunities, special events, and resources available throughout the conference, there's something for everyone. Exploring your options before the event begins can help you prioritize sessions, identify can't-miss experiences, and take full advantage of everything included with your registration. Start here to plan your schedule, explore attendee resources, and create an OCALICONLINE experience that works for you. The more prepared you are, the more you'll be able to focus on learning, connecting, and growing once the conference begins.
Seriously, we know it sounds simple, but you would be surprised at how many people can't remember which email they used to register—or discover they aren't registered when they thought they were! Log in to your account and make sure you know which email to use and the proper password.
OCALICONLINE mostly runs on the Zoom platform. Though not required, we strongly suggest you use the latest version of the Zoom application for the best conference experience.
If you are looking to receive credit for participating in the event, make sure you read over the relevant CEU instructions AND complete all of the necessary steps. We don't want you missing out on your credit! We continue to update details regularly, so keep checking back throughout the fall.
Backstage Pass is the attendee newsletter delivered straight to your inbox in the months and weeks prior to the event. It's loaded with announcements, instructions, and tips—so be sure to read each issue, and don't unsubscribe!
Available this fall, this handy tool shows you the entire conference schedule, including all sessions, presenters, days, and times. It's the best way to browse the catalog in its entirety, but it's also how you can sort and find content that fits YOUR specific needs. Try selecting a combination of items from each drop-down menu. Selecting multiple filters can help you quickly find sessions that match your interests and professional goals.
Map out your personal schedule a week or two before the live event. Use the "My Schedule" feature (available in conjunction with the Session Sorter in September) to customize and add sessions to your schedule. Adding a session to My Schedule does not reserve a seat. It simply helps you organize your conference experience. We also recommend choosing more than one session per time block as a back-up plan. You might find your first choice isn't quite what you thought, and with another option lined up, you can make a quick switch!
We get it. Four days is a lot of content, and we don't expect you to attend everything live. Take breaks, step away from the screen, and focus on the sessions that matter most to you. Remember that on-demand is available through January 11, 2027, so you'll have plenty of time to revisit favorites or catch sessions you missed.
Are you a general educator? Consider attending a session on supporting students with visual impairments. Are you a social worker? Then we challenge you to attend a session on sensory regulation and motor control. Branch out! Explore! Choose content that will stretch your ways of thinking and give you some new or different ideas and perspectives. Still plan to attend sessions that are most relevant to you, but don't be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone! You never know what you might learn
Not all presenters upload their handouts prior to the event, which means you may not have access to their slides or materials. Take notes as best you can, and when all else fails, ask the presenter directly in the chat for a copy of their handouts. This is also where the beauty of on-demand comes in—you can always go back and watch the session again to catch anything you might have missed!
This is a great way to see what other attendees are chattering about as well as important conference announcements. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and X for attendee conversations, session highlights, and important conference updates.
Are you familiar with the organization behind OCALICONLINE? The conference is just one part of what OCALI offers. Take some time to explore our website and learn more about our centers, services, resources, and initiatives. Visit our website, browse around, and learn more about our different centers, services, and offerings.
If you run into technical difficulties or have questions during the conference, don't struggle alone. Reach out to Courtney at events@ocali.org or call (614) 410-0954. The conference teams want your experience to be as smooth as possible and she's your go-to for assistance.