March 2021 Newsletter
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Hybrid Teaching Strategies for Elementary Classrooms
Some adaptations for hybrid classrooms, like digital manipulatives and instructional videos—will be worth keeping when all students are back in the room.
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PBS Launches NOVA Science Studio For Educators
NOVA Science Studio is a new education initiative from the beloved PBS institution that aims to make science education more dynamic and accessible.
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4 Types of Nonfiction I Use to Draw in Reluctant Readers
These days, nonfiction doesn’t mean reading an encyclopedia. There are a variety of books and magazines that cover a vast range of topics that may pique their curiosity.
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4 ways to create a learning space for difficult topics
Safe learning spaces allow students to explore issues of racism, politics, and more in an honest and open manner.
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Responsive Courses
VESi has 36 courses that are compatible on all devices, making it easy for you to recertify anytime, anywhere.
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Partner InstitutionsWe partner with over 100 regionally and nationally accredited institutions.
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Certification RequirementsWithin the United States, each state regulates the licensing and credentialing of teachers in their own state.
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New English Language Learner Courses
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English Language Learner: Evaluation & Assessment
This course discusses what is a high-quality assessment and the scope of assessments including initial placement, annual assessments, and exit assessments.
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English Language Learner: Language Acquisition
The focus of this course is on the process of second language acquisition and the role of the classroom teacher.
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English Language Learner: Linguistics
This course discusses how to understand theoretical foundations of linguistics and how to apply the knowledge and skills in linguistics in ELL classrooms and content classrooms.
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English Language Learner: Methods & Materials
This course discusses how to apply instructional methods in creating lessons and how to identify culturally appropriate curriculum and instructional resources.
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Virtual Education Software, inc. (VESi) designs and offers high-quality, graduate-level distance learning courses (as well as CEUs, PDUs, PLUs, clock hours, etc.) through more than 100 colleges and universities nationally. Several of these university partners offer VESi courses for academic credit in either matriculated or non-matriculated form.
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