Welcome to The Virginia Purple Star Educate the Educator Training Modules

In this two-part course, participants will engage in learning about how to support military-connected children in school settings. Participants will explore the military culture, build understanding of the military-lifestyle, and examine strategies to build inclusive school environments for military-connected children and their families.

Navigating the course

On the left side of this page, you'll find your navigation options for this course. A brief explanation of each is below:

Home. The Home navigation link will bring you back to the introduction page of this course (where you are now).
Modules. This is the most important link in your course! The Modules page is where you'll spend the vast majority of your time in this course. All course content and assignments can be found here.
Grades. Keep an eye on your progress in the course by reviewing the Grades page.
Announcements. Regular course news and announcements will be posted to this page. The most recent announcements will also appear on the course home page.

If you need help

Contact your facilitator when:

You don't understand an assignment.
A page, quiz, or assignment is not available.
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Contact VVA Support when:

You have a specific problem involving technology.

Finished reading the Home Page?

Click Modules in the course navigation and complete the Virtual Virginia Orientation module.

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Dr. Jennifer Drake-Patrick and

Mr. Dan Dunham

jdrakepa@gmu.edu

dan.dunham@doe.virginia.gov

Dan's Office: 804-955-0958

Office Hours:

Monday through Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tech Support

support@virtualva.org

866-650-0027

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.