Creating state-level online communities of practice for educators affords unique challenges and unique opportunities. This special CEM webinar will bring together Jose Ortega & Jon Knolle of California's Brokers of Expertise, Cathy Gassenheimer & John Norton of the Alabama Best Practices Center, Robin Nelson, Director of Instructional Services for the AL State Department of Education, and John Keller of Indiana's Learning Connection to share and discuss their experiences. Tom de Boor of Connected Educators and Grunwald Associates moderates.