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Virtual Learning Professional Learning Webinar Training

The goal for providing professional learning is to leverage the power of virtual learning to enhance the availability, accessibility, and quality of online learning opportunities for students, educators, and other stakeholders. 

This training will provide school divisions, Multidivision Online Providers (MOP), Virtual Virginia, and other stakeholders with information related to virtual learning in Virginia with emphasis on policies, procedures, professional development, and implementation of virtual programs.

Virtual Learning Options for K12 Webinar & Presentation

The following webinar series is specific to the Multidivision Online Provider (MOP) program. Our goal is to increase communication while offering engaging sessions to enhance the implementation of the virtual programs.

Webinar 1

Topics

  • Discuss the MOP, school division and other Virtual programs
  • The Partnerships: roles and responsibilities of stakeholders
  • Policies and procedures
  • Online forum for MOP and school divisions

Materials

Webinar 2

Topics

  • Enrollment in virtual courses
  • Communication and support for virtual students
  • Monitoring progress and reporting
  • Teacher Licensure and staff roles

Materials

Webinar 3

Topics

  • Teacher Licensure (types of licenses, application & procedures)
  • What it means for School Divisions (IPAL)
  • Teacher Licensure as it relates to Accreditation

Materials

MOP Webinar

Topics

  • Monitoring Report
  • Final Surveys
  • Feedback
  • Preparation for the Upcoming School Year

Materials

Webinar 4

Topics

  • Recap from Webinar 3
  • Accountability & Assessment
  • Data Collection
  • Reporting

Materials

Webinar 5

Topics

  • School Openings & Calendar
  • Communication
  • Enrollment
  • Orientation & Training
  • Models of Implementation
  • Virtual Learning Poll

Materials

Webinar 6

Topics

  • Virtual Learning in VA
  • Engaging Students Online - Guest Presenter, Dr. Allison Powell, Chief Operating Officer, Evergreen Education Group
  • What's Coming?

Materials

Webinar 7

Topics

  • What's New at VDOE? The Website
  • National Standards for Online Courses, Teachers and Programs - Guest Presenter, Christine Voelker, Director K-12 Program, Quality Matters
  • What's Coming?

Materials

MOP Webinar 8 - Part 1

Topics

  • 3rd Party Correlation and Alignment to Standards
  • Correlation Alignment Requirements
  • Course Correlation Template
  • Course Correlation Samples

Materials

MOP Webinar 8 - Part 2

Topics

  • Closing the Current School Year
  • Monitoring Report
  • End of Year Surveys
  • Final Reporting and Communication with Stakeholders
  • Preparing for the New School Year

Materials

MOP Webinar 9

Topics

  • This webinar will feature virtual learning updates and information from members of the Office of Educational Technology and Classroom Innovation.

Materials

WHRO Educational Online Resources

Online Teaching Methodology – 60-hour professional development online course, available through WHRO's Consortium for Interactive Instruction to Virginia educators, provides training to those interested in serving as online instructors or course developers for online learning. Other WHRO Education online professional development opportunities also are available.

Virtual Learning Support Toolkit

The Virginiaodu-site Department of Education (VDOE) has partnered with the Center for Implementation and Evaluation of Education Systems (CIEES) at Old Dominion University to develop a series of asynchronous learning modules, videos, and resources to support the effective delivery of virtual instruction. This professional development website offers research-based guidance to support school leaders, educators, and key staff in navigating both blended and fully online environments.

  • Module 1: Supporting Positive Student Behavior in a Virtual Environment
  • Module 2: Planning for the Virtual Learning Classroom
  • Module 3: Structuring a Successful Virtual Learning Classroom
  • Module 4: Synchronous and Asynchronous Teaching and Learning
  • Module 5: Instructional Models
  • Module 6: Effective Instructional Practices
  • Module 7: Substantive and Timely Feedback
  • Module 8: Voice and Choice
  • Module 9: Effective Assessment Practices

National Resource

National Standards for Quality (NSQ) Online Learning - I The (NSQ) standard sets include Online Courses, Online Teaching, and Online Programs. These are essential frameworks for K-12 districts developing quality online learning plans to deal with long-term school closure possibilities.