Virginia Statewide LMS Credentials

For Educators & Infrastructure/Technology Personnel

Educators and infrastructure/technology personnel at Virginia public schools and divisions may now earn Virginia Statewide LMS credentials specific to their roles through a new series of free professional learning opportunities from Virtual Virginia.

Four credential opportunities are available, with two tracks for teachers and other education personnel and two tracks for technology and infrastructure personnel. Each track will include a series of webinars and a brief online course. Participants who successfully complete a track will earn a certificate and digital badge worth five hours of professional learning.

Virginia Statewide LMS Educator Credentials

The Virginia Statewide LMS Educator Credentials will allow teachers and other education personnel to become certified Statewide LMS educators through two different tracks. Educators may participate in either or both tracks, and there are no prerequisites to register for each track. Webinars will be led by VVA Professional Learning Coordinator Steven Sproles.

Fall 2023: Statewide LMS Platform Essentials

This track provides participants with an overview of the Statewide LMS provided free of cost to all Virginia public schools and their teachers. Webinars will highlight the essential features of the Statewide LMS, along with practical frameworks for blended learning and ed tech integration.

The webinars for this track are:

1. Introduction to the Virginia Statewide LMS
   Monday, October 9, at 4 p.m.
2. Frameworks for Virtual/Blended Learning and Ed Tech Integration
   Monday, October 16, at 4 p.m.
3. Using Virtual Virginia Outreach Resources
   Monday, October 30, at 4 p.m.
4. 2023–2024 Case Studies
   Monday, November 6, at 4 p.m.

Spring 2024: Statewide LMS Best Practices

Participants of this track will deepen and extend their knowledge of the effective use of the Statewide LMS. The webinars will highlight the Profile of a Virginia Graduate, engaging ways to incorporate the Five Cs, and a variety of other best practices for teaching with the Statewide LMS.

The webinars for this track are:

1. Introduction to the Profile of a Virginia Graduate & the Five Cs
   Monday, February 5, at 4 p.m.
2. Communication & Collaboration
   Monday, February 12, at 4 p.m.
3. Critical Thinking & Creative Thinking
   Monday, February 26, at 4 p.m.
4. Digital Citizenship for Virginia’s Learners
   Monday, March 4, at 4 p.m.

Virginia Statewide LMS Technology/Infrastructure Credentials

Through the Virginia Statewide LMS Technology/Infrastructure Credentials, school/division personnel with roles related to technology or infrastructure may become certified Statewide LMS technology/infrastructure professionals through two different tracks. Registrants may participate in either or both tracks, and there are no prerequisites to participate. Webinars will be led by VVA Infrastructure Coordinator Nathan Sharkey.

Fall 2023: Statewide LMS Infrastructure Essentials

This track will provide participants with an overview of Statewide LMS features, best practices for organizing the structure of a division’s Statewide LMS instance, and insights in user access and security.

The webinars for this track are:

1. Introduction to the Virginia Statewide LMS
   Monday, October 9, at 2 p.m.
2. Statewide LMS Account Structure
   Monday, October 16, at 2 p.m.
3. Statewide LMS User Access & Security
   Monday, October 30, at 2 p.m.

Spring 2024: Statewide LMS Technology Essentials

In this track, participants will gain an in-depth understanding of Statewide LMS administrator tools, the importance of data-driven decisions, and resources available for continuous support and user security.

The webinars for this track are:

1. Statewide LMS Admin Tools
   Monday, February 5, at 2 p.m.
2. Statewide LMS Data & Reporting
   Monday, February 12, at 2 p.m.
3. Statewide LMS Technology Resources & Support
   Monday, February 26, at 2 p.m.

Questions?

For questions about the Statewide LMS credential opportunities, please contact VVA Professional Learning Coordinator Steven Sproles at [email protected].