Blog
Explore VTVLC’s blog. From student-authored reflections on virtual learning, to teacher profiles and important updates.
Top 3 Tech Tools for Your Online Classroom
At VTVLC, we’re proud to offer a high-quality online learning experience that goes beyond the basics. Our classes are more than just digital worksheets and textbook scans—they’re rich and interactive with cutting-edge tools. But we also recognize that with digital...
What’s New at VTVLC for 2025–2026? Expanded Options for K–12 Students Across Vermont
At the Vermont Virtual Learning Cooperative (VTVLC), we’re always working to expand educational access and flexibility for Vermont families. That’s why we’re excited to share some major updates for the 2025–2026 school year that open up even more pathways for online...
How Long Does It Take to Complete an Online Class?
One of the most common questions we receive at VTVLC is, “How long does it take to complete an online class?” The answer depends on the type of course you enroll in, your preferred learning pace, and your schedule outside of school. Whether you’re juggling sports,...
Mastering Online Learning: Executive Functioning Skills That Make a Difference
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,...
Can You Earn a High School Diploma Online in Vermont? Here’s What You Need to Know
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...
Top 5 AP Courses You Didn’t Know You Could Take Online
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...
How Online Learning Builds Lifelong Skills for College and Career Success
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...
The Importance of Digital Citizenship in an Online Class
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...
Digital Media Production: Vermont’s First Online CTE Program Enters Year Two
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...
Balancing Online Learning and Extracurricular Activities
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...