About the DLD

The Digital Learning Department (DLD) was formed in 2009 through Substitute Senate Bill 5410, creating a partnership between OSPI and the Digital Learning Commons, a Washington nonprofit. The DLD provides information and access to:

  • High-quality online course providers and online school programs
  • Online educational resources and training
  • Continued quality assurance for online course providers

Students, educators, and parents in Washington state can now access more than 300 online courses and information about online school programs. The DLD is a trusted source for approved online content and course providers.