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Explore VTVLC’s blog. From student-authored reflections on virtual learning, to teacher profiles and important updates.
5 Signs a Student Might Benefit from Online Learning
Online learning has opened doors for many students across Vermont—providing access to new subjects, flexible scheduling, and a personalized pace. But how do you know if it’s the right fit for your child or student? Here are five signs that a student might thrive in an...
How to Create a Successful Online Learning Routine for K–12 Students
Online learning offers flexibility, accessibility, and a world of academic options—but that flexibility can come with a learning curve. Without the structure of a traditional classroom, it’s easy for students to fall behind if they don’t develop habits and routines...
NEW On-Demand Courses for 2025-2026
This year, VTVLC is offering a wealth of new on-demand courses. We have new opportunities for middle schoolers to access the courses they need with our new Fitness Foundations, Beginning Spanish, and Intermediate Spanish courses designed for middle schoolers. Our...
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...