Distance Education Training Council (DETC)
Founded in 1926, the initial focus of the DETC was to advocate education and ethical practice in the field of correspondence. Today, they are a non-profit, nationally recognized accrediting agency, approved by the U.S. Department of Education. DETC is based out of Washington, D.C. and is approved to accredit postsecondary programs.

United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)
USDLA is an institution providing support and information on distance learning through support of pertinent legislation. Public committees and forums organized by USDLA generate interest and information on distance learning requirements and active legislative measures. 

American Distance Education Consortium (ADEC)
Comprised of 65 state universities and colleges, the American Distance Education Consortium is a non-profit organization that promotes flexible, accessible, and open distance learning to focus on active learning, student support, advanced technology, strong communication, and quality administration and leadership.

Federal Government Distance Learning Association (FGDLA)
FGDLA is a non-profit organization dedicated to support and promote distance learning with regard to federal government training programs and federal agencies involved in distance learning. The Association looks to incorporate technology and communication in the learning process to better enable students to receive quality education without disrupting their busy lives. FGDLA supports Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL), satellite technology, video teleconferencing programs, and alternative media and communication technologies, as applied to distance learning.

Arizona Distance Learning Association (AZDLA)
A chapter of the USDLA, the Arizona Distance Learning Association is an organization promoting distance learning in the state of Arizona. AZDLA actively supports technological advancements in communication and education, and the development of distance learning methods for institutions in Arizona.

Connecticut Distance Learning Association (CTDLA)
The Connecticut Distance Learning Association (CTDLA) is a member of the USDLA, providing leadership and support for distance learning solutions and advancement in communications technologies. CTDLA is a non-profit association in support of Connecticut distance learning institutions.

Florida Distance Learning Association (FDLA)
The Florida Distance Learning Association (FDLA) is a non-profit organization and member of the United States Distance Learning Association, in support of distance learning institutions in Florida. FDLA advocates advancements in communications technologies designed to facilitate distance education.

Georgia Distance Learning Association (GDLA)
The Georgia Distance Learning Association (GDLA) is a non-profit chapter of USDLA, in support of distance learning institutions in the state of Georgia. The Association is active in state legislation decisions regarding telecommunications and education.  

Maryland Distance Learning Association (MDLA)
MDLA is an association in support of distance learning advancements and telecommunications technology developments to facilitate education in the state of Maryland. The MDLA works to impact legislation that affects distance learning technology and practices.

Michigan Association for Distance Learning (MADL)
The goals of MADL are to gather data on the utilization of distance learning, to act as a conduit for those seeking information, assistance or technical advise about distance learning and to represent the interest of distance learning in Michigan.

Missouri Distance Learning Association (MoDLA)
A non-profit organization for the promotion of distance learning, the Missouri Distance Learning Association strives to advance technology and communication through legislation and state support.

Oklahoma Distance Learning Association (ODLA)
Established in 1994, the Oklahoma Distance Learning Association (ODLA) supports and promotes distance learning technology and methods in the state of Oklahoma. Information meetings and conferences, ODLA seeks to impact legislation and public perception regarding the growth and refinement of distance learning.

Texas Distance Learning Association (TDLA)
Established in 1996, the Texas Distance Learning Association is a non-profit organization supporting advancements in distance learning technology, practices, and legislation. Though primarily concerned with distance learning institutions in the state of Texas, TDLA is active in national and global developments in distance learning. TDLA is a member of the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA).