Coursework 

• • PEATC, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Education, is offering Transition University, a free five-session self-paced online course running from October 6 to December 8, 2025. 

  • Designed for parents and caregivers of students receiving special education services—as well as the professionals who support them—the course provides clear, parent-friendly information on transition planning. 

  • Participants will gain practical knowledge to make the move from school to adult services less confusing. 

  • The training takes about nine hours and can be completed anytime within the nine-week window. 

  • Learn more and register today!

ABOUT 

• We offer two CAEP accredited graduate programs designed to prepare candidates to assume leadership positions in both schools and district offices. Our Educational Leadership Certificate and our Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Education with a concentration in Educational Leadership will prepare you to be interpreters, facilitators, and initiators of education change leading to effective schools for all children. 

WHY CHOOSE JMU? 

• Our Educational Leadership programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Commonwealth of Virginia, and are aligned with the Professional Standards for Educational Leadership (PSEL) and the National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) standards, ensuring a rigorous and high-quality academic experience. 

• Designed with adult learners in mind, our programs offer convenient evening classes that meet once a week, ideal for balancing professional and personal responsibilities. 

• JMU provides resources tailored for online learners. Explore resources at jmu.edu/online/resources. Students benefit from dedicated advising to support course planning and academic success. 

• The Education Support Center provides application support for the VDOE endorsement in PK-12 administration and supervision.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT 

• Tuition is pay as you go, so that the total program cost is spread out over your time enrolled in the program. Options for financial assistance are also available, including: 

  • Federal Financial Aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ®). 

  • Local area full-time students may apply for Graduate Assistantships and Graduate State Scholarships. 

  • Payment plans for the fall and spring semesters.

LEARN MORE TODAY

The University of Phoenix is pleased to offer courses for Bedford County Public Schools Teachers. 

Contact your University of Phoenix education liaison, Nicole Berkebile,  nicole.berkebile@phoenix.edu to inquire about courses or degree offerings, and to receive 10% off tuition cost.

Virginia Teachers with Provisional Licensure

Fulfill your requirements with online asynchronous format that best fits your schedule, providing maximum flexibility to balance education with personal and professional commitments.

Undergraduate single courses:

•  Math

• Science with Lab

• Economics

• Geography:  View schedule Content area coursework

Provisional Teacher Licensure: 

View schedule:  Continuing Education Courses , 3 credit/ 4week online , $157.50 per credit with tuition discount + $75 Ebook fee. 

Professional Studies for Elementary or Secondary Licensure: 

• Foundations of Education

• Classroom Behavior & Management 

• Human Growth & Development (Birth -Adolescence)

• Assessment of & for Learning

• Curriculum & Instructional Procedures

• Reading in the Content Area

• Language Acquisition

• Teaching Methodology Science/Math/Social Studies 

Endorsement:  Special Education, General Curriculum K-12

Foundations 

Assessment and Evaluation 

Characteristics

Transitioning

IEP

Collaboration

Management of Classroom

Instructional Strategies in Math 

Receive 10% off tuition cost  contact:  Nicole.Berkebile@phoenix.edu  or 480-290-4328

P-12 Education: Continuing Teacher Education Course Schedule

Individual Courses: phoenix.edu/uopxcourses 

The Center for Teaching Excellence at UVA WISE is pleased to share our Fall 2025 recertification course offerings, designed to support educators in renewing their certification while enhancing their instructional practice. All courses are fully online, offer 3 undergraduate credits, and meet VDOE professional development renewal criteria for 90 recertification points.

Courses run from September 15 to December 5, with registration closing on September 8. Reduced in-state tuition is $372 per course.

For more details, visit cte.uvawise.edu

Featured Courses for those wanting to earn PD points:

• • EDU C306: Tech for All: Integrating Assistive Tools in the ClassroomEDU C412: Square Zero: The Effects of Trauma on Students

  • EDU C422: Beyond a Test Score: Understanding Social and Emotional Learning

  • EDU C425: Using Technology in the Classroom

  • EDU C486: Targeting Struggling Readers to Succeed

  • EDU C499: Learning with Seuss: Higher Level Reading Strategies for the Classroom

  • MTH C406: Thinking Algebraically

  • MTH C407: Thinking Geometrically

Registration Closes: September 8

LEARN MORE TODAY

UVA Wise’s Center for Teaching Excellence is pleased to offer Fall 2025 licensure courses designed to support educators in meeting Virginia Department of Education requirements for provisional licenses. These fully online courses provide 3 undergraduate credits and are available at a reduced in-state tuition rate of $621 per course. Financial aid may be available for eligible participants.

The semester runs September 15–December 5, with registration closing September 8.

To help educators select the right courses for their endorsement area—whether in Elementary, Special Education: General Curriculum K-12, Middle, or Secondary Education—we’ve included a detailed guide [Available Courses] 

Our Academic Program Advisors are glad to guide participants to ensure course alignment with their specific needs.

Learn more at cte.uvawise.edu

PROVISIONAL LICENSURE COMPLETION INITIATIVE

longwoodce.org/licensure/

We provide courses and individual plans for provisionally licensed teachers to meet their VDOE requirements and earn full licensure with fully asynchronous, 8-week classes that are 3 credits each. 

Licensure areas include: 

• • Career and Technical Education (CTE) 

  • Elementary Education PK-3, PK-6 

  • Secondary Education 6-12 

  • K-12 Endorsements (Art, PE, etc.) 

  • Middle Education 6-8 

  • Special Education General Curriculum K-12

READING, LITERACY, AND LEARNING, M.ED. 

• • You’ll develop new, research-based teaching skills to promote literacy across the curriculum and grade levels. 

  • Our coursework meets eligibility requirements for the Reading Specialist endorsement with the opportunity to earn your master’s degree too.

  • LONGWOOD.EDU/RLL

TEACHING ENDORSEMENTS 

GO.LONGWOOD.EDU/MYFUTURE

We offer a variety of endorsements for teachers at our discounted tuition rate. With asynchronous and fully-online courses, you can advance your career in a way that still fits your life! Endorsement options include: 

• • K-12 Early Childhood SPED 

  • Educational Leadership Endorsement 

  • Gifted Add-on Endorsement 

  • Reading, Literacy, & Learning Endorsement 

  • School Librarianship Endorsement 

  • Special Education Add-on Endorsement

Contact Longwood Today:

Use your school email to contact us and receive a free application fee waiver! 

Graduate@longwood.edu 

434-395-2380 

VDOE-approved, nationally-accredited MEd in Special Education offers the following endorsement areas:

• Special Education General Curriculum

• Special Education Adapted Curriculum

• Deaf and Hard of Hearing (NEW!)

• Early Childhood Special Education (Part of the Virginia Consortium for Teacher Training in Early Childhood Special Education)

We also just launched a Build-Your-Own MEd —a customizable degree allowing educators and aspiring school leaders to tailor their degree by selecting two (or more) of the following concentration areas and earn two (or more) VDOE endorsements in one graduate program:

• School Administration

• Special Education

• Gifted Education

• Reading Specialist

• Instructional Design & Technology (non-licensure)

Additionally,  we offer graduate certificates for currently licensed teachers leading to add-on endorsements in: 

• Special Education General Curriculum - Elementary (K - 6) 

• Special Education General Curriculum - Secondary (6 -12)

• Career and Technical Education (CTE) - Transition & Special Needs

• Early Childhood Education

• Gifted Education 

Each of our graduate programs are 100% online with largely asynchronous, 7-week courses. Our curriculum is designed to support the professional needs and goals of in-service teachers and school leaders. Students are personally guided by experienced faculty advisors with knowledge of licensure requirements. 

Teachers can apply today through our free online application. I can also work directly with your teachers to develop an individualized, multi-endorsement plan to meet VDOE requirements for licensure depending on their current credentials. Please encourage your teachers to contact me at spaulding_l@lynchburg.edu or our Admissions Coordinator, Melanie Hulse, at hulse_m@lynchburg.edu.  

Here is a comprehensive overview of all graduate special education and related programs and certificates offered at UL. 

• EDU-L369:  Late Spring 6 weeks course, running March 24 - May 2, 2025 

• Registration Deadline:  Monday, March 17, 2025

• Format: All courses are completely online via Canvas platform

• Credit:  All courses are 3 undergraduate credit hours

• Tuition: $621 per course for VA in-state residents

• Questions: https://cte.uvawise.edu/

MBU is launching a new fully online (asynchronous) master's degree this fall.

Please note that we do offer a tuition discount for those who work in a Virginia public or private K-12 school. 

This program would be well-suited for either general education or special education teachers who want to increase their skill set in working with neurodiverse students in school settings.  

Learn more now!

In the course participants will learn the fundamentals of the computer science field, as well as important concepts covered in the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) for computer science. Educators will also learn how to teach computational thinking skills in their classrooms and how the computer science SOLs can be integrated into core academic content.

5 hours

Free

Description

This course is not facilitated. Please note, you will not receive a certificate for course completion.

This course should take about 5 hours to complete in its entirety and will encompass the conceptual elements of the following questions:

1. 1. What is computer science? (Module 1)

   2. What are the Virginia Standards of Learning Computer Science Strands? (Module 2)

   3. How do I teach computational thinking skills in my own classroom?  (Module 3)

   4. How can each strand be integrated into core content?  (Module 4)

Certificates are not provided for courses that are not facilitated.

Audience

Educators from grades K-8 and all content areas, as well as any staff supporting student learning.

Knowledge Level

Beginner - Participating educators need no knowledge or experience with the CS SOLs or CS content.

Registration Notes

CodeVA professional learning is free for Virginia and DC public school educators, preservice students and educators, and Dept. of Defense Education Activity teachers.

Please note that you must have an approved VA Public School or DC Public School email domain to register. If you are not seeing a register button, it is due to one of the following reasons:

1. Your email is not all lowercase

2. Your email domain is not approved

3. Your profile is incomplete (a completed customer profile is required for registration).

If you are having trouble registering, please use this document to make sure you have completed all the necessary steps.

Pre-service teachers and educators should email educators@codevirginia.com for a waiver to register.

Those wishing to pay the tuition costs should email educators@codevirginia.org to be invoiced. CodeVA only accepts credit card payments at this time.

REGISTER TODAY

• JMU has recently been awarded a Virginia Traineeship Grant to provide tuition support to provisionally licensed special education teachers teaching in Virginia schools. The grant allows eligible recipients to qualify to receive $600 towards one class each semester that they need to take to obtain a renewable teaching license. 

• Supporting Provisional Exceptional Educators' Development

  • (Project SPEED)

• Contact us

  • For more information about Project SPEED, contact Dr. Dani Murray at murraydy@jmu.edu.

  • Applications are currently being accepted - to apply, please visit jmu.edu/outreach/apply.shtml

SPRING 2025 COURSE OFFERINGS

• January 21 - May 14, 2025 - Online

  • LED 430 - (3 CR) DEV, ASSESS & INSTR LIT: K-12 [Jan 21 - Mar 11]

  • EXED 484 - (3 CR) Inclusive Practices in Special Education [Semester]

  • MAED 430 - (3 CR) Teaching Mathematics in Grades K-12 [Jan 21 - Mar 11]

  • EXED 303 - (3 CR) Foundations of Classroom and Behavior Management [Mar 13 - May 14]

Virginia Teachers with Provisional Licensure:

University of Phoenix, continuing education coursework are online single courses that are offered monthly. Take a 3 credit/ 4 week class to fulfill your requirements.  View the Fall 2024 schedule  

Next step: email, Nicole Berkebile to inquire about University of Phoenix courses or degree offerings, and to receive 10% off tuition cost.

• Call/Text: (480) 290-4328    

• Email: Nicole.Berkebile@phoenix.edu

Elementary and Secondary Provisional 

Continuing Education Courses, 3 credit/ 4week online, $157.50 per credit with tuition discount:

• Foundations of Education

• Classroom Management

• Assessment of and for Learning

• Human Growth & Development 

• Curriculum & Instruction

• Reading in Content Area / Language Acquisition

Special Education (General K-12) 

Special Education Courses: 

• Foundations (course SPE/513),

• Characteristics

• Classroom Management

• Assessment

• Transitioning

• IEP

• Mathematics for SPED

• Collaboration

• Reading & Language 

Schedule for Content area coursework  ( Science, Math, Economics) 

Educator Preparation Programs that lead to licensure

 These programs are for those that want to earn teacher licensure and hold a bachelor degree or higher.  We offer both Master's degree or fast-track Certificate programs that are financial aid eligible. 

Master of Arts in Education

MAEd/ Elementary (grades K- 6) 

MAEd/ Secondary  (single subject, grades grades 7-12) 

MAEd/ Special Education  (grades K-12)

Fast-track teacher Certificate: 

Graduate Initial Teacher Certificate/ Special Education       *(27 credits /9 courses)   

                                                                        *3 credits may be waived with completion of SPE/513 course.                       

Graduate Initial Teacher Certificate/ Elementary Education   (27 credits /9 courses )

Graduate Initial Teacher Certificate/ Secondary Education     (24 credits/ 8 courses) 

UVA Coursework

Fully online and asynchronous M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction program supports new and experienced teachers interested in learning more about teaching, learning, and best practices for developing effective instructional programs, through a top-ranked program, in an interactive and flexible online experience.

Area of Emphasis Highlight: Literacy

As it relates to professional goals, the Literacy area of emphasis...

• • strengthens your literacy knowledge, instructional skills and abilities for effective teaching of reading, the development of reading programs and literacy coaching

  • prepares you for literacy work in various learning contexts

  • helps to ground you in the fundamentals of reading development from emergent literacy through adolescent readers

The program also offers a NEW customized coursework option where teachers can choose four courses from the areas of emphasis: Educational Innovation, English as a Second Language, Gifted Education, Instructional Technology, Literacy, Professional Studies, Social Emotional Learning, and Social Foundations. 

Accepting Spring 2025 Applications Now!

We invite you to join us for an information session this fall! Please select a date below to register:

Virtual Information Session

October 17, 2024

8:00 PM

Register

Application deadline is Nov. 1 to start spring 2025.

Did you know that current Virginia preK-12 educators may be eligible for a discounted tuition rate? In addition to the reduced educator rate, UVA is able to offer school division partners an additional 5-10% discount on tuition. For more information about tuition or partnering with UVA, please reach out to me with any questions.

The VCU Rehabilitation Research and Training Center’s Autism Center for Education, or ACE, offers a wide variety of online training opportunities and resources for professionals, families, individuals with ASD, and the community across the Commonwealth. All of our resources are FREE and easily accessible, so you can find what options are right for you and your school division! 

The best way to know about upcoming events and new resources from ACE is to: „ 

• Visit the ACE Website & Early Childhood Website „

• Sign up for the ACE Mail List „

• Follow ACE on: Facebook & Instagram 

Sign up for MyACE! This individualized dashboard tracks ACE professional development activities making it easier for you to keep record of Recertification Points and Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Factsheets

ACE Factsheets are a site favorite! Download, print, and share these short visuals that provide a snapshot of specific strategies or practices and provide additional resources if you would like to know more. 

• • When: Always Available 

  • Time: 10 Minutes 

  • Where: vcuautismcenter.org/resources/factsheets/ 

Microlearning 

Small bites of learning on hot topics focused around foundational knowledge and easyto-implement skills and strategies. 

• When: Always Available 

• Time: 10-15 Minutes 

• Where: vcuautismcenter.org/te/microlearning.cfm

Videos

Are you a visual learner? Videos are great for individuals as well as group viewing and discussion! Our video library offers a variety of formats, such as how-to’s for implementing evidencebased strategies, snapshots from real classrooms, quick tips from subject matter experts, and comprehensive information on a variety of topics.  

• When: Always Available 

• Time: 5-60 Minutes 

• Where: vcuautismcenter.org/te/videolanding.cfm 

Webcasts

Presentations delivered by national and state experts in the field of ASD. Hear up-to-date research and detailed information about strategies right from the leading voices in the field and right in the comfort of your home or workplace! Webcasts are archived so you can watch again and again or share with a colleague or friend! 

• When: Yearly Schedule & Archives 

• Time: 45-60 Minutes 

• Where: vcuautismcenter.org/te/webcasts 

Online Courses

Self-paced courses allow participants to go at their own pace and have recorded presentations from various experts in ASD and video examples. Facilitated courses have recorded presentations, video examples, quizzes, and interactive discussion boards hosted by a course instructor 

Self-Paced 

• • When: Always Available

  • Time: 5-15 Hours

  • Where: vcuautismcenter.org/te/courses 

Facilitated 

• • Yearly Schedule 

  • 20-30 Hours / Over 4-6 Weeks 

  • Where: vcuautismcenter.org/te/courses 

Longwood’s Hybrid Master’s Degree Focused on Educational Leadership

• Thinking about a leadership position in the PreK-12 schools or central office? 

• Longwood University’s Master of Science in Education with an Educational Leadership Concentration is a five-semester hybrid model designed for teachers dreaming of being leaders. 

• The program meets only five Saturdays per semester on-campus; the remainder of learning occurs asynchronously—on your time—online! 

• Our aspiring leaders learn to fuse theory with real-world relevance, analyze leadership through multiple viewpoints, impact lasting change, and promote social justice and equity. 

• Want to learn more? Register to attend our Zoom Information session on May 14th at 4:30 PM or Email Dr. Sarah Tanner-Anderson, Program Director, for more information. 

Chowan University

• We are enrolling for our online Master's in the Arts of Teaching (MAT) degree and there is a new cohort starting in May.  The program is 4 semesters/30 credits and will help you to earn your master's and a teaching license (if you need to earn your license).  

• Our program is also eligible for the TEACH Grant which provides up to $4000 per year to qualified students. You must apply for federal financial aid to see if you qualify.

•   There are five concentrations/licensure areas in the MAT - Elementary Education, Secondary Math, Secondary English, Secondary Social Studies, and Secondary Comprehensive Science.  

• Teachers are in high demand and most of our students have jobs before they finish the program. 

• You can see information at www.chowan.edu/MAT or apply at www.chowan.edu/apply.  Be sure to choose the MAT.  

• You can apply for financial aid, including the TEACH Grant at www.studentaid.gov.  The university code is 002916.

• Gifted education add-on endorsement courses for next year. 

• University of Lynchburg

• Asynchronous online 7-week courses. 

• There will be two consecutive courses in the fall semester and two more in the spring semester as follows:

  • Fall

    • EDCI 640 Introduction to and Identification of Gifted Learners (8/22/24 - 10/9/24)

    • EDCI 641 Special Populations of Gifted Learners (10/14/24-12/6/24)

• Spring

  • EDCI 642 Curriculum, Strategies, and Programming for Gifted Learners (1/21/25-3/7/25)

  • EDCI 643 Social and Emotional Development and Guidance of Gifted Learners (3/14/25-5/6/25)

There is a practicum, but that can be waived if the teacher meets certain criteria. 

Informational Flyer

Contact Dr. Holly Gould for more information: gould_h@lynchburg.edu 

• Explore opportunities to begin, complete, or add on another endorsement/degree

• Coursework is $250 per credit hour, online, and asynchronous for all education courses

• Graduate classes are 7 weeks in length with two terms each in fall, spring, and summer

• Undergraduate classes are 1 semester in length

FLYER WITH ENDORSEMENTS AND CONCENTRATIONS AVAILABLE

1. NEW VCU School of Education special education resources;

2. 20% Educator Tuition Discount for our fully online certificate program built for provisionally licensed, special education, general education working teachers; 

3. Individualized 1:1 support and specialized Certificate in Special Education K-12 Teaching info sessions. 

Interested in learning more?​​​​

Submit an inquiry form and select "Graduate Certificate" and "Certificate in Special Education K-12 Teaching" to receive additional information, one-on-one transcript review support, and to learn more about the program. 

Masters of Education (MEd) in School Administration and Supervision

Virtual Information Sessions

The University of Lynchburg Masters of Education in PreK-12 School Administration and

Supervision (MEd) prepares students for certification as a Virginia school leader. Through a

focus on innovation and inclusivity, students gain a full understanding of how schools and

school districts operate today and how leaders can collaborate to meet the needs of the

future.

Program highlights:

● Cohort model with 2 classes per semester (fall, spring, and summer)

● Virtual, synchronous schedule

● 36 credit program including 6 credits for the culminating internship

● Internship experiences beginning in the first semester

● Interaction with leaders around the state on key topics

● More information about the program can be found at this link.

Join us for an information session with the program director and a current student on any

of the following dates:

● Thursday, February 1, 2024, 4:30 pm (Meeting Link)

● Tuesday, February 20, 7:00 pm (Meeting Link)

● Tuesday, February 27, 8:00 am (Meeting Link)

Questions? Contact Program Director Mac Duis at duis_m@lynchburg.edu or

434-544-8284.

Doctor of Education (EdD) in Leadership Studies

Virtual Information Sessions

The University of Lynchburg Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies (EdD) is an

interdisciplinary doctoral program that prepares candidates for a wide range of leadership

roles. Graduates include leaders in the K-12 and higher education, non-profit, mental

health, medical, and business sectors. The rigorous coursework, practical experiences, and

dissertation research blend principles and theory of leadership with practice. Students in

the program develop a close-knit network of support that lasts well into the future.

Program highlights:

● Cohort model with 2 classes per semester (fall, spring, and summer)

● Virtual, synchronous schedule

● 14 leadership courses and 12 credits for dissertation research

● More can be found about the program at this link.

Join us for an information session with the program director and a current student on any

of the following dates:

● Tuesday, January 30, 2024, 4:30 pm (Meeting Link)

● Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 7:00 pm (Meeting Link)

● Thursday, February 29, 2024, 8:00 am (Meeting Link)

Questions? Contact Program Director Mac Duis at duis_m@lynchburg.edu or

434-544-8284.

This a self-paced, innovative and free online course was developed through a partnership of Virtual Virginia and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Virtual Virginia (VVA) and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) are pleased to announce a partnership to support Virginia public educators through professional learning.

Creative and Critical Thinking with Art: This course will use VMFA collections to explore creative and critical thinking across different content areas. During this course participants will explore how inquiry-based engagement with art objects might serve as a laboratory for honing the creative and critical thinking skills crucial to the discipline they teach.

Participants in this self-paced course will be able to:

• Understand and communicate about the creative and critical thinking opportunities presented by inquiry-based engagement with artwork. 

• Identify strategies and thinking routines that stimulate creative and critical thinking by students looking at artwork.

• Consider own curriculum and identify possible pathways for using art objects to stimulate student creative and critical thinking.

• Create a plan for continued examination of using artwork to stimulate and foster creative and critical thinking in their classrooms. 

Participants who successfully complete this course earn a certificate worth twelve hours of professional learning.  

ENROLL NOW

We have a selection of self-paced, free courses that you can take to refresh your knowledge of best practices in transition and earn PD points. 

Check out our courses on: 

• • Work-Based Learning: Changing the Outcomes

  • Get Ready for College

  • Get Ready for Your Career

  • Get Ready for Independent Living

NEW VCU School of Education special education resources and the 20% Educator Tuition Discount for our fully online certificate program built for current and future provisionally licensed, special education general education teachers.!

Complete SEDP 630: Trends in Special Education in Two Weeks

We're offering an intensive online SEDP 630 - Trends in Special Education course from 12/27-1/9. This is the approved prerequisite for professionals interested in becoming provisionally licensed, special education, general education teachers. See this Winter Session course registration page for next steps. 

A program uilt for provisionally licensed teachers

The Certificate in Special Education K-12 Teaching is designed to meet the requirements for Virginia special education, general education licensure in as few as 18 months.

• Fully online, 27-credit program

• Mostly asynchronous classes to allow for maximum program completion flexibility 

• Educator Tuition Rate (20% Discount!) AND additional $600 VDOE tuition support contingent upon funding availability and student eligibility

Interested in learning more?​​​​

Submit an inquiry form and select "Graduate Certificate" and "Certificate in Special Education K-12 Teaching" to receive additional information, one-on-one transcript review support, and to learn more about the program.  

Complete SEDP 630: Trends in Special Education in Two Weeks

We're offering an intensive online SEDP 630 - Trends in Special Education course from 12/27-1/9. This is the approved prerequisite for professionals interested in becoming provisionally licensed, special education, general education teachers. See this Winter Session course registration page for next steps. 

A program uilt for provisionally licensed teachers

The Certificate in Special Education K-12 Teaching is designed to meet the requirements for Virginia special education, general education licensure in as few as 18 months.

• Fully online, 27-credit program

• Mostly asynchronous classes to allow for maximum program completion flexibility 

• Educator Tuition Rate (20% Discount!) AND additional $600 VDOE tuition support contingent upon funding availability and student eligibility

Interested in learning more?​​​​

Submit an inquiry form and select "Graduate Certificate" and "Certificate in Special Education K-12 Teaching" to receive additional information, one-on-one transcript review support, and to learn more about the program.  

NEW VCU School of Education special education resources and the 20% Educator Tuition Discount for our fully online certificate program built for current and future provisionally licensed, special education general education teachers.

The University of Lynchburg has a long history of preparing leaders to take on the important challenges we face, both in schools and our communities.

The University of Lynchburg Masters of Education in PreK-12 Administration and Supervision (MEd) prepares students for certification as a Virginia school leader. 

• Through a focus on innovation and inclusivity, students gain a full understanding of how schools and school districts operate today and how leaders can collaborate to meet the needs of the future. 

• We schedule 2 classes per semester (fall, spring, and summer) for each cohort of students in a virtual, synchronous environment. 

• This fosters the support of a network of colleagues throughout the 36 credit program and allows for the flexibility of learning from anywhere. 

• The program includes relevant coursework, internship experiences beginning in the first semester, and interaction with leaders around the state on key topics, culminating with a 2 semester internship and the state licensure exam. 

• More information about the program can be found at this link.

The University of Lynchburg Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies (EdD) is an interdisciplinary EdD program that prepares candidates for a wide range of leadership roles. 

• Graduates include leaders in the K-12 and higher education, non-profit, mental health, medical, and business sectors. 

• The rigorous coursework, practical experiences, and dissertation research blend principles and theory of leadership with practice. 

• We employ a virtual, synchronous approach in our coursework, and students complete 2 classes per semester (fall, spring, and summer). 

• The cohort model provides support and networking throughout the program. 

• More can be found about the program at this link.

JMU offers a number of online teacher education programs geared for paraprofessionals in schools. 

Please see this FLIER to learn more about the programs offered at JMU.

You can start your coursework for a teaching degree at a local community college and then finish your classes fully online at JMU.

If you are interested in learning more about options for paraprofessionals who are interested in teaching, please reach out to Melanie Simmons at msimmons@bedford.k12.va.us 

• JMU has recently been awarded a Virginia Traineeship Grant to provide tuition support to provisionally licensed special education teachers teaching in Virginia schools. 

• The grant allows eligible recipients to qualify to receive $600 towards one class each semester that they need to take in order to obtain a renewable teaching license.

• The attached FLYER contains the classes JMU will be offering online this spring and summer.

Micro-credentials provide a direct link between a change in practice and student learning outcomes. They are self-directed and self-paced, personalized, authentic and job-embedded, and verified by an assessor.

• • Build Classroom Community

  • Build Student Academic Discussion Skills

  • Build Student Questioning Skills

  • Create a Performance Assessment Blueprint

  • Create and Communicate Clear Learning Targets

  • Create Opportunities for Students to Cultivate Empathy

  • Creating a More Culturally Responsive Learning Environment

  • Designing a Rubric

  • Facilitate Respectful Student to Student Conversations

  • Incorporate Student Choice

  • Model and Encourage Thinking Out Loud

  • Model Empathy with Students and Peers

  • Plan from Driving Questions

  • Plan with Authentic Community Problems

  • Planning for Culturally Competent Community Engagement

  • Provide Feedback to Foster Deeper Learning

  • Reflect on My Cultural Competence

  • Teach About and Through Empathy

  • Use Questions to Elicit Student Thinking

  • Using Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies

  • Using Routines and Procedures to Strengthen Learning

Learn more about the 21 micro-credentials available HERE

ENROLL HERE 

University of Phoenix online courses for School Social Workers

Contact  Nicole.Berkebile@phoenix.edu to provide the code for 10% off tuition cost.

Dates on this chart indicate the first day of class. 

Deadline to enroll is 1 week prior to the start of class.

Available courses: 

• • Foundations of Education and the Teaching Profession EDUC 519

  • Characteristics of Special Education SPED 591

  • Human Development and Learning EDUC 525

  • Classroom and Behavior Management: EDUC/521

Total cost per class: $547.50  (tuition + resource fee)

Classes are 100% online asynchronous  

• Classes are starting in January!  Earn your master's and your teaching license!

• We offer small classes 100% online with helpful cohort groups!

• Information: www.chowan.edu/MAT or MAT@chowan.edu

• Application: www.chowan.edu/apply

• Master of Arts in Teaching

• Concentration Areas Include:

  • Elementary Education

  • Secondary Education

    • Comprehensive Science

    • English

    • Mathematics

    • Social Studies

• After submitting your application, you will need to submit the following to complete your file and receive an admissions decision: 

  • An official copy of all academic work completed beyond high school.

    • Copies of transcripts must be sent directly from each institution attended.

    • A 2.7 GPA or higher must have been maintained in all undergraduate coursework.

    • Students must have completed 24 semester hours of coursework in the licensure area (liberal arts or secondary education with a concentration in English, social studies, mathematics, or comprehensive science).

  • A professional resume or CV.

  • A typed, two-page maximum, personal statement describing your rationale for pursuing the MAT

  • Three letters of recommendation.

• Information: www.chowan.edu/MAT or MAT@chowan.edu

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• Application: www.chowan.edu/apply

Course Offerings:

• New cohorts begin each semester.

Fall (Elementary):

• • EDUC 516: Foundations in Reading and Literacy – 3 credits

  • EDUC 521: Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies – 3 credits

  • EDUC 680: Teaching Methods – 3 credits

  • EDUC 681: Supervised Teaching with Seminar – 6 credits

Fall (Secondary):

• • EDUC 510: Advanced Curriculum and Instruction – 3 credits

  • EDUC 550: Advanced Instructional Strategies – 3 credits

  • EDUC 680: Teaching Methods – 3 credits

  • EDUC 681: Supervised Teaching with Seminar – 6 credits

 Spring (Elementary):

• • EDUC 502: Analysis and Assessment of Student Learning – 3 credits

  • EDUC 505: Diversity in Education – 3 credits

  • EDUC 680: Teaching Methods – 3 credits

  • EDUC 681: Supervised Teaching with Seminar – 6 credits

Spring (Secondary):

• • EDUC 502: Analysis and Assessment of Student Learning – 3 credits

  • EDUC 505: Diversity in Education – 3 credits

  • EDUC 680: Teaching Methods – 3 credits

  • EDUC 681: Supervised Teaching with Seminar – 6 credits

Summer (Elementary):

• • EDUC 601: Introduction to Exceptional Education – 3 credits

  • EDUC 603: Advanced Classroom Management Techniques – 3 credits

  • EDUC 520: Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies – 3 credits

Summer (Secondary):

• • EDUC 601: Introduction to Exceptional Education – 3 credits

  • EDUC 603: Advanced Classroom Management Techniques – 3 credits

  • EDUC 530: 21st Century Literacies – 3 credits

• Discounted rates for the following graduate programs:

  • Special Education General Curriculum

    • Click here to learn more about this program!

  • Adapted Curriculum

    • Click here to learn more about this program!

  • Early Childhood Special Education Curriculum

    • Click here to learn more about this program!

• Flexible program built for busy teachers!

• Mary Baldwin University offers the Reading Specialist degree or an MEd in Reading. 

• In addition to being online and asynchronous, courses that include fieldwork will span a full semester while other courses are 7 weeks in length. 

• Students will also take some summer classes that are considered "Intensives," lasting 2 weeks and offered consecutively. 

• The time length to complete the requirements for the endorsement may range from 2 - 3 semesters.  

• LEARN MORE HERE

• Earn your initial licensure in any of the following: 

  • Elementary, Middle, Secondary, Special Education, Special Education K-12 (B.Ed. and M.A.T.), Special Education: Adapted (M.A.T.), Special Education: Early Childhood (M.A.T.), PreK-12

  • Please see this FLYER that details Liberty University's Initial Licensure Programs. 

• Earn your Masters or Doctoral degree in any of the following: 

  • Administration and Supervision, Reading Specialist, Math Specialist, School Counseling

  • Please see this FLYER that details Liberty University's Advanced Licensure Programs. 

• 21 Credit Educational Leadership Endorsement

• 1 Year Cohort, Offered in Your Region

• State and Nationally Recognized and Accredited

• Excellent Pass Rate on School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA)

• Classes are a Blend of Face-To-Face and Online Delivery

• $5,955 for 21 Credits (plus application fee)

Program at a Glance:

• Courses are developed specifically for licensed teachers with at least two years’ experience in public or private schools.

• Successful completion of the courses meets eligibility requirements for an endorsement in Administration and Supervision, PreK-12.

• Prepares administrators/supervisors to perform five main functions:

  • Participate in establishing goals and policies.

  • Direct the development of programs designed to achieve goals and purposes.

  • Coordinate program planning/implementation.

  • Manage resources effectively.

  • Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of educational functions.

• LEARN MORE TODAY

Digging Deeper

• Virtual Virginia invites Virginia public school educators to roll up their sleeves this spring for the free professional learning course “Digging Deeper: Cultivating Your Blended Learning Knowledge, Part 2.”

• The self-paced course serves as a follow up to VVA’s Planting the Seeds: Cultivating Your Blended Learning Knowledge professional learning course. Participants will deepen and extend their understanding of techniques and best practices for teaching in a blended learning environment.

• Participants will receive a certificate worth 10 hours of professional learning upon successful completion of the course.

• Enroll now via the VVA Professional Learning website.

Observing with Your Sketchbook

• Virtual Virginia invites Virginia public school educators to harness their creativity for any classroom in the free professional learning workshop “Observing with Your Sketchbook.”

• The self-paced workshop introduces participants to the process of using a sketchbook to sharpen their observational skills through drawing and writing and how to incorporate sketchbooks in the classroom. Sketchbooks can deepen the connections students make between conceptual thinking and a tangible process, provide them with new perspectives, and help them build skills to learn and communicate in a creative way.

• Participants will receive a certificate worth 5 hours of professional learning upon successful completion of the workshop.Enroll now via the VVA Professional Learning website.

The Perfect Blend

• • Free Professional Learning Course

  • Did you miss the 2023 Blended Learning Conference, “The Perfect Blend,” from Virtual Virginia, VSTE, and Canvas by Instructure? Or did you want to revisit the conference to watch sessions you missed?

  • Educators can now “return” to the conference through VVA’s free professional learning course “The Perfect Blend,”   which features recordings of the wide range of conference sessions, which highlighting the amazing things teachers and leaders are doing to improve instruction and create blended learning experiences that are meaningful and engaging.

  • Enroll in “The Perfect Blend” Course 

  • Participants who successfully complete the course will earn a certificate worth 5 hours of professional learning. However, if you attended the conference live on February 25, 2023, and were already awarded a certificate for the conference, you may only use one of the certificates to apply toward recertification in Virginia.

Participants can view sessions under the following categories:

• Blended Learning: General Strategies / All Models

• Brain-Based Learning

• Canvas for Littles (Canvas for Younger Learners)

• Collaborative Learning / Student Collaboration

• Critical Thinking Skills

• Ed Tech Tool Showcase

• Family/Community Engagement

• Instructional Mentoring/Coaching

• Personalized Learning Pathways / Differentiated Instruction

• Professional Learning

• Project-Based Learning

• School and/or Division Leadership

• SEL and the Digital World

• Student Engagement Strategies

• Student Voice and Choice

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

• Master of Science in Counselor Education

• Learn from dedicated, doctoral-level instructors at Longwood University who bring a wide range of counseling experience to their students. 

• Choose from a track in Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling with an opportunity to gain your LPC. 

• The School Counseling track fulfills the VDOE licensure regulations for school counselors.  This is a 60-credit in-person program that can be completed full-time or part-time and includes hybrid, weekend and evening courses. 

• With a focus on social justice and multicultural perspectives, participants have practical experiences to help excel in any counseling setting.  

• Learn more about the program or contact Dr. Jennifer Apperson. 

• James Madison University wants to help instructional assistants (IAs) and paraprofessionals get their degree.

•  Wherever you are in your education journey, we can support you!

  • If you do not have an associate degree, we will work with your local community college to help you start or continue.

  • If you do have an associate degree, JMU now offers 4 fully online programs (early childhood, inclusive early childhood, elementary education, and special education).

• PROGRAM FLYER

• Contact Information:

  • Joy K. Myers, Ph.D.

  • James Madison University

  • myersjk@jmu.edu

• The Coaching Life Skills Through Sport course is now available at no cost to Virginia public school educators!

• In this course, participants are invited to consider how to teach life skills to the student-athletes who participate in their sport programs.  

• Throughout the course, they will be introduced to strategies to build life skills based on evidence-based practice.  

• A certificate worth two hours of professional learning is awarded upon successful completion of this course.  

• CLICK HERE to visit the course enrollment page.  

• VDOE provided Radford University with multiple large grants to support individuals working towards licensure in Special Education. 

• They offer all 5 licensure areas (SPED: General Curriculum, SPED: Adapted Curriculum, ECSE, DHH, and VI). 

• Tuition support is available in addition to the VA educator reduced tuition rate of $449 per credit hour. Also general educators can get an add-on endorsement in special education by 13 hours of coursework.

•  This is available for special educators, teaching assistants, and general educators!

• PROGRAM FLYER

• 4 week long courses

• Variety of courses/topics available. Small sample below:

  • EDUC/519    Foundations of Education

  • EDUC/525   Theories of Growing and Learning

  • RDNG/501   Reading Methods: Elementary

  • RDNG/504   Phonological Theory and Application

• Use the tuition reduction code.  Simply enter EDU10 in the coupon box when registering online. 

• See all courses available and learn more: https://www.phoenix.edu/degrees/education.html 

Our non-credit classes can be used for recertification, professional development, or personal enrichment.  Here are four reasons you may want to enroll in an online class: 

• Affordable. Most classes are just $99

• Quick. Complete most classes in just four weeks

• Convenient. An online format means you take class on your schedule

• Useful. Topical and relevant classes earn 30 suggested recertification points

Please visit  https://lancerlearning.com/non-credit-classes/ for more information on upcoming classes.  We're available at professionalstudies@longwood.edu or 434.395.2140 if you have questions.

• Description of the Class: This course will provide participants with an understanding of the primary characteristics of ASD, which include impairments in communication and social development and the presence of repetitive patterns of behavior as well as sensory processing issues. Secondary characteristics, including executive dysfunction, imitation, sequencing, and motor deficits as well as common co-morbid conditions will also be explored. This course will discuss the myths and facts surrounding ASD as well as the supports and services available to those with ASD and their families. The course will also provide an overview of the history, cause and early signs of ASD as well as discuss the importance of understanding and utilizing strengths and interests. This course will also examine ASD throughout the lifespan. 

• Course consist of 2 modules that will have narrated recorded presentations, video examples, quizzes and interactive discussion boards.

• REGISTER: https://vcuautismcenter.org/

  • Click on the "Training and Education" tab

  • Click on "Online Classes"

• Self-paced course- registration is always open

• Recertification Points: 7 points

• Administrators Guide to Students with Autism, an online course, you will learn about the common and defining characteristics of autism and how to support students both academically and behaviorally. 

• Strategies are provided in the context of a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) framework with examples of how they could be used to support students throughout the continuum of learning environments.

• Topics Covered:

  • Part 1: Characteristics of Autism

  • Part 2: Proactive Behavior Management

  • Part 3: Academic Success

• Register: vcuautismcenter.org 

  • Click on "Training and Education" tab

  • Click on "Online Classes"

• Self-paced course- registration is always open

• Name of Class: VARC Autism Training

• This training is a self-paced online course. The course is provided by the Virginia Autism Resource Center at Virginia Commonwealth University's Autism Center.

• To participate, you need a computer with (preferably high-speed) internet access, and speakers or headphones to listen to the presentations (full text transcripts are provided for all lectures and multimedia).

• During this self-paced course, you will learn about working with persons with Autism. The course is divided into 4 modules, each contains Part 1 and Part 2 that will provide you with information on:

  • • INTRODUCTION TO WORKING WITH PERSONS WITH AUTISM

      • Part 1 - Key Principles

      • Part 2 - Person Centered Planning and Thinking

    • MODULE 2 - BEHAVIOR AND SENSORY STRATEGIES

      • Part 1 - Interfering Behaviors

      • Part 2 - Strategies and Plans

    • MODULE 3 - COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL SKILLS

      • Part 1 - Communication

      • Part 2 - Social Skills

    • MODULE 4 - BUILDING INDEPENDENCE AND INCLUSION

      • Part 1 - Independence and Inclusion

      • Part 2 - Community Inclusion

Register: vcuautismcenter.org 

• Click on "Training and Education" tab

• Click on "Online Classes"

Self-paced course- registration is always open

Register: vcuautismcenter.org 

• Click on "Training and Education" tab

• Click on "Online Classes"

Earn Badges you can complete at your own pace to use for recertification points 

Prompting

Prompting is the system of supporting students as they learn and gain independence with new skills.

Reinforcement

Reinforcement is a fundamental strategy for promoting skill acquisition for learners with ASD in all settings.

Overview of ASD

Overview of ASD introduces basic characteristics and strategies for the classroom. 5 Total Hours

CAPS

CAPS is a framework to help implement a comprehensive instructional program for students with ASD. 5 total hours

Communication

This module covers why supporting communication for students with ASD is important and strategies for the classroom. 5 Hours

Behavior

This module contains strategies and information for supporting positive behavior. 5 total hours

Transportation

“Safety for All” - Learn important information about autism and managing challenging behavior relevant for transportation staff.

Visual Supports

Visual Supports are an important for students with ASD to promote independence and let them know expectations.

Environmental Structure

Setting up an environment that works for everyone is an important part of teaching.

Basics of Supporting Adults

Learn how persons with autism perceive their world, strategies for support, and how to assist an adult person with autism.

Basics of Employment

Learn about supported employment models, the benefits of work in integrated settings, and how to assist in career exploration.

Basics of Postsecondary Education

This badge provides examples of and information on young adults with autism who transitioned in postsecondary environments.

 Basics of Personal Independence

This badge reviews topics such as community integration, health, and sexuality for persons with autism.

General Education Collaboration

A collection of training materials to help inclusion in the classroom. 5 hours 

Introduction to Teaching Social Skills

This training contains instructional strategies for promoting social skills for students with ASD of varying ages and contexts.

• Name of Class:  Improving Goal Mastery through Data-Based Decision-Making

• There are many strategies for instruction and intervention with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to teach skills needed to lead independent, productive, and happy lives; yet, these practices are often implemented without carefully monitoring the effectiveness of instruction. In this course, a structured and systematic approach to developing, implementing, and monitoring goals and objectives written for students with ASD is provided. The course begins by outlining how to write objective and measurable goals that will allow educators to determine whether a student is making adequate progress. Next, an overview of data collection, including types and purposes of data, is provided. The final section describes how to graph data and use graphs to make informed decisions. A focus is placed on regularly reviewing student performance on goals and objectives and making person-centered changes in approaches when needed to facilitate progress.

• REGISTER at vcuautismcenter.org

  • Click on "Training and Education" tab

  • Click on "Online Classes"

• Self-paced course- registration is always open

•  Recertification Points: 5 points

• Free, self-paced online coursework

• 12 recertification points for each course

• Course Option #1:

  • • Preparing the Child with ASD for the Early Childhood to Kindergarten Transition

    • Transitioning from early childhood programs to kindergarten involves a lot of moving parts for all young children. However, transitioning from the preschool to kindergarten classroom for the child with ASD can be especially tricky.

    • This process involves the child, their family, the preschool teacher, the receiving kindergarten teacher, and a multitude of other people including related service providers such as speech and language pathologists (SLPs), occupational therapists (OTs), and other team members such as paraprofessionals and administrators.

    • This course is designed to support transition teams and help them consider critical issues for children with ASD as they transition from early childhood programs to Kindergarten.

    • REGISTER HERE

• Course Option #2:

  • • Just the Basics: Educating Young Children with ASD in Early Care and Education

    • Teaching young learners with ASD is a rewarding yet challenging experience. It can be difficult to know what to do and how to do it. And finding the right professional development based on your individual strengths and needs isn’t easy.

    • The Just the Basics course is designed for early childhood care and education professionals who want to expand their knowledge of best practices for young children with ASD. Families and community members are also welcome to take this course.

    • This course is designed to be the first step in pursuing goals towards improved practices in early care and education for young children with ASD. At the end of this Just the Basics course, you'll be prepared to create an individualized learning path that includes

    • REGISTER HERE