Recertification Courses
The Virginia DOE recertification regulations changed several years ago to remove the mandatory content course for those without a Master’s. This means that you can take a variety of courses in both subject area content and pedogogical professional development areas. We offer a variety of courses to be used for professional development and recertification as listed below. Individuals unsure of DOE course approval for recertification should check with their employing school division for guidance.
Spring 2026
(Registration Opens November 1)
- Spring Online Semester Course Dates: February 9 – May 1, 2026
- Registration Opens November 1, 2025
- Registration Closes Monday, February 2, 2026
- Format: All courses are completely online via Canvas platform
- Credit: All courses are 3 undergraduate credit hours
- Grading: A-F grade scale
Tuition:
- $372 per course for VA in-state residents
- Out-of-state or non-citizen status subject to additional capital fees
Spring Classes
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In this course you will explore game-based learning strategies aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning which can be incorporated into elementary classroom instruction, to provide students with more engaging and motivating ways to learn.
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In this course you will explore game-based learning strategies aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning which can be incorporated in middle/secondary school classroom instruction, to provide students with more engaging and motivating ways to learn.
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This course equips educators with the tools and strategies needed to foster responsible, ethical, and safe digital behavior in today’s classrooms. Participants will explore how to integrate digital citizenship into curriculum and school culture, promoting digital literacy and responsible online engagement among students.
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This course is designed to assist educators with identifying assistive technology and building an assistive technology team within their school. Students will be given an overview of assistive technology that can be utilized in schools. VATTS resources from the VDOE will be reviewed.
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Trauma has a severe, lasting, and pernicious effect on the brains and learning of students, from young children to adolescents. The educational community is awakening to the realization that they must address the underlying effects on learning readiness in students impacted by trauma. In many cases, this must happen BEFORE the student can effectively learn. In effect, we have to go back before “square one” to SQUARE ZERO, the thing that happened to the student before he or she ever entered the classroom, and that must be understood and treated before making erroneous assumptions about behavior or study habits. This course is designed to introduce educators to those effects, give them tools to recognize students who may be impacted, offer suggestions for connecting with professionals and resources who can help, and help them to better understand the needs of impacted students.
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The course will focus on developing an understanding of social and emotional learning by focusing on the five core competencies of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. We will learn why social and emotional learning is important and how it impacts student success both inside and outside of the classroom. Finally, we will learn approaches to incorporate social and emotional learning into our classroom practices.
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Access to and the effective use of current and emerging technologies are essential elements for contributing to a deeper learning experience for students. This class is designed to guide educators through the Virginia Standards of Learning for Digital Learning Integration. This guided exploration of the standards also includes the curation and creation of resources, strategies, and lesson activities to help educators create learning experiences that empower student learners.
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This course is designed to help educators target struggling readers in their classrooms and examine the different areas that could be causing their individual weaknesses. The course content will include exploring techniques and strategies that target the five main components of reading: phonological/phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. The course will provide an online community where educators can explore these areas together and begin to formulate new and exciting ways to target specific areas of reading difficulty in their classrooms.
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This course is designed to help educators teach higher-level reading concepts at a lower readability level. We will use texts by Dr. Seuss to address higher-level reading vocabulary and reading strategies.
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This course is designed to refresh your conceptual knowledge of geometry while gaining technology tools to enhance your geometry classroom. We will explore geometry concepts through real world applications that combine technology and problem-solving skills to make math exciting and challenging for today’s learner.
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This course introduces participants to fundamental concepts in probability and statistics, emphasizing practical understanding through hands-on activities and Desmos-based visualizations. By exploring probability first, participants develop a strong foundation in calculating likelihoods, understanding random events, and interpreting data trends. Through interactive tools like the Desmos calculator, participants will visualize concepts, analyze patterns, and learn to apply statistical methods in real-world contexts. This course is a refresher for participants who seek to refresh foundational skills for more advanced study.