Online learning gives students the flexibility to learn on their own time, at their own pace—but that freedom also comes with responsibility. To succeed in an online class, students must rely on executive functioning skills: the mental processes that help us plan,...
If you're a Vermont student or parent exploring online learning, you may be asking yourself, “Can I earn a high school diploma completely online?” The short answer is yes—but the path to get there may not be exactly what you expect. While Vermont does not currently...
When most people think about Advanced Placement (AP) courses, they imagine sitting in a traditional classroom, notebooks open, pencils flying. But today, you can take rigorous, college-level AP courses entirely online—and at VTVLC, Vermont students have access to a...
Many families and educators are familiar with the core benefits of online learning—flexibility, expanded course offerings, and increased access. For students across Vermont and beyond, programs like the Vermont Virtual Learning Cooperative (VTVLC) make it possible to...
Taking online classes at the Vermont Virtual Learning Cooperative (VTVLC) has numerous benefits: it allows students who may have scheduling conflicts or busy lives outside of school to take some of their courses asynchronously, it increases the number of courses...
The Digital Media Production (DMP) program, Vermont’s first fully online, hands-on Career & Technical Education (CTE) program, is returning for its second year in Fall 2025! Offered through VTVLC and River Valley Technical Center, this one-of-a-kind program is...
Between sports, clubs, music, part-time jobs, and community service, students today have busier schedules than ever. But did you know that online learning can help you balance it all? At VTVLC, our asynchronous online courses provide the flexibility students need to...
Choosing the right type of online course is an important decision that can shape your learning experience. At the Vermont Virtual Learning Cooperative (VTVLC), we offer two primary course types at the 9-12 level—on-demand courses and traditional courses—to meet the...
One of the most important things you need to know before you begin your online courses is: What kind of device do I need to complete my online courses? The good news is that VTVLC’s online courses are designed to be accessible across a wide range of devices. However,...
One of the most common questions we hear at VTVLC is, “Do I get a real teacher in a VTVLC class?” The short answer is an emphatic yes—every VTVLC course is facilitated by a certified Vermont educator. But there’s so much more to the story than that! Let’s explore how...