Professional Development

Information for VHS member school training (NIM and SCO) is available in the Membership section of our website.

Virtual High School is pleased to offer our 21st Century Teaching Best Practices courses:

  • 21st Century Teaching and Learning explores the technology literacy and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills needed for effective 21st century teaching and learning.
  • Web-enhanced Classroom prepares face-to-face teachers to incorporate online resources into their classroom instruction.
  • Online-extended Teaching prepares teachers to promote active independent learning experiences for students by joining the best features of in-class teaching with online learning.
  • Web 2.0: Collaborative Instruction prepares teachers to use Web 2.0 tools to generate new and exciting learning experiences for students of all abilities and learning styles.
  • Becoming an Online Teacher gives participants the opportunity to experience online teaching by partnering with a VHS online master teacher in an established middle or high school course. Please note that taking and passing this course does not make one eligible to become a Virtual High School teacher.

Each Best Practices course is six (6) weeks long and is eligible for three graduate credits, for an additional fee, from Plymouth State University in Plymouth, NH, Framingham State College in Framingham, MA, and Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, ID. Check out additional information about our participation requirements and graduate credit.

Want to learn more? Check out our Best Practices Frequently Asked Questions.

Visit our online registration page to register and view available session dates. Discounted pricing is available for groups of teachers from one district or region - find out more by contacting a VHS representative at 978-897-1900 x3.


Left Quote I must tell you that my involvement in VHS has always held a valuable position on my resume. Schools want leaders that are technologically adept. VHS also gave me experience as a writer of curriculum and an opportunity to supervise others. As a teacher, it was my favorite class to teach because I created it and it gave me the opportunity to be involved with so many students across the world outside of my little box. It was a completely wonderful experience, and I highly recommend it. Right Quote

- David, VHS Teacher


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