Elementary Synchronous Instruction
Virtual Virginia promotes meaningful interactions between K–12 learners and instructors through time-based or task/product-based measures of attendance. A meaningful interaction is defined as two-way engagement with a student and staff that allows some sort of feedback or input from the student on successes and challenges.
Elementary students (grades K–5) have a meaningful interaction with their teacher or appropriate school staff on a daily basis. Recognizing the young age of these students, families play a key role in enabling access for remote attendance, and divisions offer ongoing support for families.
The VVA teacher will facilitate engaging daily synchronous instruction, Q&A sessions, 1:1 and small-group instructional time for learners during the week. VVA teachers hold posted office hours for regular student and parent communication, create weekly instructional videos and content as needed, and facilitate course pacing with opportunities for remediation and enrichment. Synchronous session absences are reported to the local school for record-keeping per local school policy.
K-5 Sample Instructional Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
| Time | Content Area | Learning Activities |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00–8:15 a.m. | Morning Meeting | Daily Welcome, Social-Emotional Learning, Team-Building |
| 8:15–9:20 a.m. | Reading and Language Arts | Whole-group reading (20 min.) Whole-group word work or writing (20 min.) Small-group reading, asynchronous work, independent reading, or writing (25 min.) |
| 9:20–9:30 a.m. | Break | Stretch and Movement Activity (Independent or Teacher-led) |
| 9:30–10:20 a.m. | Mathematics | Whole-group math focus (20 min.) Small-group and independent practice (30 min.) |
| 10:20–10:30 a.m. | Break/Snack | Stretch and Movement Activity (Independent or Teacher-led) |
| 10:30–11:00 a.m. | Specials | Supplemental class in Health & PE, Chinese, French, Spanish Art, Music, or Dance |
| 11:00–11:45 a.m. | Social Studies/Science | Direct instruction and practice with Social Studies or Science concepts |
| 11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | End-of-Day Meeting | Daily Closing, Social-Emotional Learning, Team-Building |
| 12:00–1:00 p.m. | Lunch and Recess | Break for lunch, stretch, and movement |
| 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Small Groups and 1:1 | Small-group instruction and/or 1:1 instruction |
| 2:00–3:00 p.m. | HelpDesk Q&A | Support from a VVA teacher |
Wednesday
| Time | Content Area | Learning Activities |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00–8:15 a.m. | Morning Meeting | Daily Welcome, Social-Emotional Learning, Character and Team-Building |
| 8:15–9:20 a.m. | Reading and Language Arts | Whole-group reading (20 min.) Whole-group word work or writing (30 min.) |
| 9:20–9:25 a.m. | Break | Stretch and Movement Activity (Independent) |
| 9:25–10:15 a.m. | Mathematics | Whole-group math focus (20 min.) Small-group and independent practice (30 min.) |
| 10:15–10:45 a.m. | STEM | Whole-group STEM instruction |
| 10:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Small Groups and 1:1 | Small-group instruction and/or 1:1 instruction |
| 2:00–3:00 p.m. | HelpDesk Q&A | Support from a VVA teacher |