"This is an awesome conference and I am blessed to be here again. I needed time to unplug and process some of the issues I'm currently trying to address ... It is great to be in such great company during this time, learning from others!"
For a complete list of FAQs, please visit our main page.
What will the virtual event look like?
The virtual conference will be a three-day conference with over 120 sessions. Check out the schedule-at-a-glance to see the full schedule. We will use our own platform accessed through your OCALI Pass account and coupled with integrations from Zoom.
Once I register, how do I access the live event?
You will log into your OCALI Pass account in order to access the conference. Please log in to your account in advance of the conference to ensure you know your password and are ready to go first thing on November 11!
Do I need to have a Zoom account in order to attend OCALICONLINE?
No, a Zoom account is not required to attend OCALICONLINE. Once you log in to your OCALI Pass account, you will use the Session Sorter tool to find the sessions you want to attend. Once found, simply click the Zoom link to join the session.
If I miss a session or cannot attend a certain portion due to another commitment, will recordings be available on-demand for me to watch later?
Yes, most breakout sessions will be recorded and available following the conference. Attendees must register by November 9, however, in order to gain access to the live event and/or the on-demand content. Access to the live event on November 11-13 and on-demand content will not be available for purchase after November 9.
Will you still host the Inclusive Education Leadership Institute?
Yes, our plan is to continue offering this event. We are working closely with the Ohio Department of Education's Office of Exceptional Children to determine the final design and agenda. As details are finalized, we will make announcements accordingly and invitations will be sent out.
Can I register a group and pay by purchase order?
Yes! Just follow the instructions on the "Group Instructions" tab in the side navigation.
Is there a group rate available?
While a group is still welcome to register as such, there is no designated group rate available for OCALICONLINE. You will select a standard conference rate, but can use these group instructions to register.
I can no longer attend. Can someone else come in my place?
Yes. In order to transfer your registration, please email your request to the OCALICON team to transfer.
How do I transfer a registration?
Attendees may transfer an OCALICON registration to another attendee for free. A request to transfer a registration must be submitted by email to the OCALICON team.
What is your cancellation/refund policy?
Attendees may transfer a registration to another attendee for free. A request to transfer a registration must be submitted by emailing the conference team. All OCALICON registration cancellations submitted before Friday, October 16, 2020, will receive a full refund. Cancellations after Friday, October 16, 2020, will incur a $50.00 processing fee per individual registration refund. A request to cancel an attendee registration must be submitted in writing or by emailing the conference team.
Do you need proof that I am a parent or family member of someone with a disability for the parent/family member rate?
We welcome all parents and family members of someone with autism or a disability to register at the parent/family member rate. No proof or verification is required.
Will you still host the Inclusive Education Leadership Institute?
Yes, our plan is to continue offering this event. We are working closely with the Ohio Department of Education's Office of Exceptional Children to determine the final design and agenda. As details are finalized, we will make announcements accordingly and invitations will be sent out.
Could you send me your W-9?
Contact Courtney Yantes to request a copy of OCALI's W-9.
OCALI is not in our vendor system, who is your fiscal agent?
The ESC of Central Ohio is OCALI's fiscal agent. Please note that the ESC of Central Ohio and OCALI offices are located in different buildings and have different mailing addresses.
Where do I send my PO or check?
Mail P.O. and/or check along with your completed registration form to: OCALICONLINE 2020 | 470 Glenmont Ave. | Columbus, OH 43214.