Florida Virtual School (FLVS), the leader in online education, accelerates online and blending learning opportunities for students around the world and creates innovative ways of helping both students and teachers reach their potential through education and development. The best classroom teachers know how to motivate and engage students. However, instructional skill sets and strategies vary from classroom to online teaching. Even veteran teachers need support to make that transition.
As an operating public school funded solely upon successful student completions, FLVS knows the pressure of ensuring student achievement. Our entire collection of instructional tools has been perfected throughout the years to directly benefit your instructional staff. Whether teachers are interested in learning new skills and strategies to use in the classroom or online, we can provide the support they need to motivate and engage students. We offer solutions and customized options to meet teachers' needs through either online courses or face-to-face instruction.
Teaching Online Series
These online courses are filled with best practices for virtual school and classroom environments and can be accessed 24/7. Designed for classroom teachers, teachers who are new to online learning, and teachers who are more experienced, the Teaching Online Series focuses on expanding skills by demonstrating specific strategies to optimize instruction.
Teaching in an Online Learning Model
Our updated and enhanced Teaching in an Online Learning Model course provides an introduction to online teaching. Five modules of content, based on the FLVS teaching model and years of experience in the virtual arena, will jump-start instructors with access to the most essential elements of successful online instruction.
Teaching in a Blended Learning Model
Designed for teachers who are new to blended learning or school leaders ready to embark on this new adventure, Teaching in a Blended Learning Model focuses on expanding skills by demonstrating specific strategies to optimize instruction. Course assessments provide practical opportunities to strategize and implement best practices based on input from industry experts.
Advanced Strategies for Online or Blended Instruction
This five-module online course is the perfect complement to Teaching in an Online Learning Model or Teaching in a Blended Learning Model. Picking up where the introductory courses left off, Advanced Strategies for Online or Blended Instruction goes on to explore appropriate topics for a slightly more advanced online teacher. This course encourages continued growth in best practices and technology for virtual educators.
Teaching Literacy Strategies in an Online or Blended Learning Model
Once armed with the basics, virtual educators can move on to a more advanced course: Teaching Literacy Strategies in an Online or Blended Learning Model. This six-module course provides a comprehensive solution to assist struggling readers in the online classroom. Designed by a team of FLVS reading experts and approved by the Florida DOE to be used as Competency Six for the Florida Reading Endorsement,
Teaching Literacy Strategies in an Online or Blended Learning Model (also known as Systematic Overview of Literacy for Virtual Educators, or S.O.L.V.E.) provides knowledge and experiences to use with all online students, from advanced to struggling readers.
Customizable Trainings
We are happy to provide your instructional staff with prescriptive training that focuses on your specific organizational needs. We will work closely with you to provide consultation and training that is truly your own.
Free Webinars
Learn more about online and blended learning with FLVS Global experts! We're offering free webinars, available to educators, administrators, and districts, over the next few months.
Academic Integrity in a Virtual World
May 7, 1:30-2:30 EST
Best Practices in Facilitating Collaboration in Online and Blended Environments
June 4, 1:30-2:30 EST
Incorporating Web 2.0 Tools
July 16, 1:30-2:30 EST
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FLVS Global Professional Development Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Face-to-face Professional Development Training:
For all professional development delivered face-to-face, cancellations must be received at least one month prior to the start of the event for a full refund. Any cancellations for face-to-face training made less than one month prior to the start of the training will not receive a refund, but may be rescheduled for a $200 transfer fee. In lieu of canceling your registration, you may designate a substitute to attend the same event in your place at any time prior to the start of the training at no additional cost. All cancellations must be received in writing by e-mail (GlobalPD@flvs.net) or fax (1.866.491.6971). Individuals that do not cancel their reservation or registration prior to event will be invoiced and are responsible for the full registration fee. Check payments must be received ten business days prior to the first day of any training to guarantee the training.
Webinar or Virtual Training:
For webinar or virtual training, cancellations that occur ten business days before the start of the training will receive a 50% refund. Any cancellations for virtual training made less than ten business days will not receive a refund, but may be rescheduled at no additional cost. In lieu of canceling your registration, you may designate a substitute to attend the same event in your place at any time prior to the start of the training at no additional cost. All cancellations must be received in writing by e-mail (GlobalPD@flvs.net) or fax (1.866.491.6971). Check payments must be received ten business days prior to the first day of any training to guarantee the training.