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Welcome to our award-winning learning and training community. Throughout this site, you'll find engaging and informative resources for parents, teachers, and school administrators. Explore the world of online learning for students in grades Kindergarten-12.

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Explore Online Learning with Florida Virtual School

Chart your own path to success with help from Florida Virtual School (FLVS).

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Elementary Student Experience

As a parent, you are an integral part of your child’s education. Here's what you need to know before enrolling your child in Florida Virtual School (FLVS).

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Five Tips for Creating the Perfect Learning Space

From dual monitors to good lighting, here are a few tips to create an ideal learning space for your homeschool classroom.

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Homeschool Course Progression Guides

These guides will help students determine which courses should be taken next…

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A Guide to FLVS DBAs - Study Tips and Tricks

These helpful tips from one student to another will make the next discussion-based assessment stress free…

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Tips for Students New to Online Learning

Hit the ground running with these helpful tips for students new to online learning…

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8 Tips for Parents New to Online Learning

Parents with online students offer these top tips to help students succeed…

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Ways for Online Elementary Students to Stay Active

Looking for ways to help your child stay active while studying or outside of class? Here are a few ideas…

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FLVS Introduces Agriscience Foundations 1

Agriscience Foundations 1 is the first of three courses FLVS is offering in its new Agricultural Communications Program of Study…

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Infographics About Online Learning

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8 Tips for Homeschooling Your Kindergartener

Supporting young students when learning online is a big commitment. Don’t miss these online education tips for families with young children…

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An Introduction to FLVS Curriculum

Developed by our own team of qualified curriculum specialists, Florida Virtual School courses allow students to receive a high-quality education online…

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How to Oversee Your Child's Online Learning

Support your child’s online learning experience and help them stay on task with these tips for monitoring their education…

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Developing Independence as an Online Learner

Students acquire a number of soft skills through online learning, from improving organizational skills to becoming more independent and self-disciplined…

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Top 5 Myths About Online Learning

Online learning has been around for more than 20 years, but there are still some messages that have been passed down throughout the years that aren’t exactly the “real” message…

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The Benefits of 1:1 Teacher-Student Communication

Online teachers often find they develop stronger student relationships than they did in a traditional school…

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6 Strategies to Succeed as an Online Student

These tips can set students up for success when learning virtually with Florida Virtual School…

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Reasons to Stick with Online School this Year

By seeing the year through, students can maintain continuity and enjoy all the perks associated with online learning…

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More than a Credit: The Value of an Online Course

In addition to earning a credit, discover other benefits students receive from online learning…

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5 Things You Need to Get Ready for Virtual School

These are proven tips from teachers and parents of virtual school students to help them get ready for online learning…

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Help Your Child Finish the Year Strong

Build on your momentum and keep your kids on track with these practical suggestions to stay organized.

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FLVS Quick Start Videos

Watch these videos for tips on what you need to know to succeed in FLVS courses…

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FLVS Courses

FLVS offers a wide selection of online courses to meet student needs.  Check out the latest course offerings here…

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Academic Integrity in the Online Classroom

Academic integrity is a core value for FLVS. Learn how FLVS works with students to ensure academic integrity…

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Building Rapport with Your Students

In this video, we discuss ways for online teachers to build relationships with students

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Fueling Growth Through Feedback

Learn why student feedback matters and five tips that will help fuel student academic growth.

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How to Survive and Thrive Teaching Middle School Virtually

Teaching middle school students is no easy task! Follow advice from Mrs. Martin, FLVS Teacher of the Year, to keep your middle school students engaged and learning.…

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Infographics About Online Learning

Save these handy guides to Pinterest for easy reference and share with your community!…

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Zoom Responsibly: Important Safeguarding Tips

Follow these tips and best practices for safeguarding your Zoom classrooms and meetings to minimize disruptions…

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Creating Social Presence Amid Social Distance

In a world of social distancing, ensuring social presence when teaching is an important topic for educators to consider…

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Tips for Working from Home

New to working from home? Here are a few tips to manage house, family, and work obligations all under the same roof…

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4 Ways to Track Student Progress Online

Explore effective ways teachers can track student progress in an online learning environment…

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Online Teaching 101 for Florida Teachers Using FLVS

Find answers to common questions from teachers who are new to Florida Virtual School or their county virtual school…

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5 Steps to Moving Your School Online

Starting a virtual program? This guide serves as a resource for school administrators creating continuity plans for students to continue learning online due to COVID-19…

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Brain Breaks for Online Elementary Students

These mental breaks help students refocus, get some wiggles out, and most importantly – have fun…

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5 Keys to Communicating with Students & Parents Online

These tips are essential for effective communication within an online learning environment…

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Do Online Teachers Really Connect with Students

In many ways, FLVS teachers are more connected with virtual students – and here is why…

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True & Tested Tips for Teachers Going Virtual

For middle or high school teachers transitioning to online instruction due to COVID-19, don’t miss these tips from one teacher to another…

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How Administrators Monitor Progress in Virtual Environments

There are various data points school administrators are responsible for monitoring to ensure the success of students in an online learning program…

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Fueling Growth Through Feedback

Learn why student feedback matters and five tips that will help fuel student academic growth…

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Work Life Balance for the Online Educator

Watch this video for tips on how to ensure work life balance when working from home…

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Building Rapport with Your Students

In this video, we discuss ways for online teachers to build relationships with students…

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Back-to-School Survival Tips for Admins

New to the virtual learning environment? These back-to-school tips will help administrators prepare their school for a successful online program.

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Summer Planning for Educators: Tips for Moving Online

FLVS offers tips for teachers preparing to move online or use hybrid approaches in the 2020-21 school year due to COVID-19…