Goal-Oriented Active Learning Series (GOALS)
The Goal-Oriented Active Learning Series (GOALS) provides students in grades 3–12 with supplemental online instruction in foundational skills and test preparation aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs).
GOALS offers two programs: SOL Foundational Skills and SOL Test Preparation.
GOALS registration is now open for spring 2023! Select from one of the terms listed below when registering:
- Spring 2023 Foundational Skills: January 23 through March 31
- Spring 2023 Test Prep: April 10 through May 19
SOL Foundational Skills
SOL Foundational Skills
In the SOL Foundational Skills program, students will have access to asynchronous content and synchronous instruction in the following core SOL courses:
- Algebra I: Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.
- Geometry: Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.
- Math 3: Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
- Math 4: Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
- Math 5: Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
- Math 6: Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
- Math 7: Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
- Math 8: Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
Asynchronous Content
All students enrolled in the SOL Foundational Skills program will have access to SOL-aligned subject-area content within Virtual Virginia’s Canvas learning management system (LMS). Schools will be able to access their enrolled students’ attendance and performance information within the LMS.
Synchronous Instruction
Synchronous instruction sessions are provided by Virginia-certified VVA instructors at designated times during the school day. Each session lasts 45 minutes.
- Sessions are scheduled by VVA.
- VVA selects the instructional topics.
- Unlimited number of students per session
- 1 session per week per course
- Cost to division: $60 per student per course
SOL Test Prep
SOL Test Prep
In the SOL Test Prep program, students will have access to asynchronous content and synchronous instruction to help them prepare for SOL assessments in the following courses:
| Course | Weekday | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra I | Wednesdays | TBD |
| Algebra II | Wednesdays | TBD |
| Biology I | Tuesdays | TBD |
| Civics & Economics 8 | Thursdays | TBD |
| Earth Science I | Tuesdays | TBD |
| English/Language Arts 6 – Reading Only | Mondays | TBD |
| English/Language Arts 7 – Reading Only | Mondays | TBD |
| English/Language Arts 8 – Reading Only | Mondays | TBD |
| English 11 – Reading Only | Mondays | TBD |
| Geometry | Wednesdays | TBD |
| Math 3 | Wednesdays | TBD |
| Math 4 | Wednesdays | TBD |
| Math 5 | Wednesdays | TBD |
| Math 6 | Wednesdays | TBD |
| Math 7 | Wednesdays | TBD |
| Math 8 | Wednesdays | TBD |
| Physical Science 8 | Tuesdays | TBD |
| Virginia & U.S. History | Thursdays | TBD |
| World History to 1500 A.D. | Thursdays | TBD |
| World History: 1500 A.D. to the Present | Thursdays | TBD |
Asynchronous Content
All students enrolled in the SOL Test Prep program will have access to SOL-aligned subject-area content within Virtual Virginia’s Canvas LMS. Schools will be able to access their enrolled students’ attendance and performance information within the LMS.
Synchronous Instruction
Synchronous instruction sessions are provided by Virginia-certified VVA instructors at designated times during the school day. Each session lasts 45 minutes.
- Sessions are scheduled by VVA.
- VVA selects the instructional topics.
- Unlimited number of students per session
- 1 session per week per course
- Cost to division: $30 per student per course
Summary
Summary
| SOL Foundational Skills | SOL Test Prep | |
|---|---|---|
| Courses Covered | Algebra I: Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. Geometry: Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. Math 3: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Math 4: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Math 5: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Math 6: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Math 7: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Math 8: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. | Algebra I: Wednesdays Algebra II: Wednesdays Biology I: Tuesdays Civics & Economics 8: Thursdays Earth Science I: Tuesdays English/Language Arts 6 – Reading Only: Mondays English/Language Arts 7 – Reading Only: Mondays English/Language Arts 8 – Reading Only: Mondays English 11 – Reading Only: Mondays Geometry: Wednesdays Math 3: Wednesdays Math 4: Wednesdays Math 5: Wednesdays Math 6: Wednesdays Math 7: Wednesdays Math 8: Wednesdays Physical Science 8: Tuesdays Virginia & U.S. History: Thursdays World History to 1500 A.D.: Thursdays World History: 1500 A.D. to the Present: Thursdays |
| Duration | 10 weeks: January 23 through March 31 | 6 weeks: April 10 through May 19 |
| Asynchronous Content | SOL-aligned subject-area content Students access via VVA Canvas LMS Student attendance and performance info available | SOL-aligned subject-area content Students access via VVA Canvas LMS Student attendance and performance info available |
| Synchronous Instruction | Provided by Virginia-certified instructors Daytime sessions Sessions last 45 minutes. Sessions are scheduled by VVA. VVA selects the instructional topics. Unlimited number of students per session 1 session per week per course Cost to division: $60 per student per course | Provided by Virginia-certified instructors Daytime sessions Sessions last 45 minutes. Sessions are scheduled by VVA. VVA selects the instructional topics. Unlimited number of students per session 1 session per week per course Cost to division: $30 per student per course |
Registration Instructions
GOALS Registration Instructions
Before you can enroll a student in GOALS, that student must have an account in Genius. To add a student in Genius, follow the instructions for “How to create a student in Genius” on this page.
Once a student’s account in Genius has been created, follow the steps below to enroll the student in GOALS sessions.
- Using your counselor/division coordinator ID and password, log in to Genius. If you can’t remember your password, click the “forgot password” link.
- Click the Students tab at the top of the page.
- Click the name of the student who will be enrolled.
- In the lefthand menu, click Enroll in a Section.
- Under “Type,” use the dropdown menu to select the term for the student (for example, Spring 2023 Foundational Skills).
- Choose a course, mentor, and start date.
- Click the checkbox to agree to the terms.
- Click the Enroll button.
For questions about GOALS, please contact School Support Coordinator Stephanie Shea at [email protected].