VITAL Educator Program
Virtual Implementation of Teaching and LearningThe ¿ìè³É°æÊÓƵ seeks to build expertise in the teaching and administration of virtual/hybrid schools, programs, and courses. The VITAL (Virtual Implementation of Teaching and Learning) Educator Program intends to develop a cadre of expert, or VITAL, educators who are able to turnkey professional learning content to colleagues throughout the state.Ìý VITAL Educators will build their capacity to transform learning by addressing students’Ìýdiverse needs- including students with disabilities, English Language Learners, social emotional learning (SEL), and culturally responsive-sustaining education (CRSE)—through cutting-edge virtual learning strategies, innovative tools like AI, and more. This intensiveÌý6- month program offers dynamic online modules, collaboration in Professional Learning York’sÌýCommunity (PLC) cohorts, and coaching sessions, all designed to empower New York'sÌýeducators to champion virtual learning across the state.ÌýUpon successful completion, VITAL Educators will earn ¿ìè³É°æÊÓƵ designation as a VITAL Educator and a $14,500 stipend,Ìýpositioned at the forefront of educational innovation. To be eligible for program admission, educators must be currently employed by a public school district, BOCES, charter school, non-public school, or college or university within New York State. Applications will be evaluated on criteria including, but not limited to, the following: |
- Teaching/administrative/support staff experience
- Experience teaching/administrating/supporting virtual & hybrid learning
- Willingness to champion virtual & hybrid learning as a means for more equitable access to high-quality instruction beyond the training period
- Experience delivering professional learning to adults
- Regional representation
Questions about the VITAL Educator Program can be sent to VITAL@nysed.gov.
VITAL Program Calendar
Event | Date |
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Application window closes | October 13, 2024 |
VITAL Educator Orientation | January 2025 |
Module completion and focus group window | January 2025- March 2025 |
Turnkey trainer session window | April 2025 - May 2025 |
Training (Coaching) window | May 2025 - June 2025 |
VITAL Event | July 2025 |
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