VITAL Educator Program
Virtual Implementation of Teaching and LearningThe New York State Education Department 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. VITAL educators will participate in a year-long professional learning community to become expert trainers who will turnkey these ready-made materials into regional and/or online trainings. Trainers names will be posted on the NYSED website and will then have the ability to train educators in their regions, districts, and schools using the SED-approved content. Educators who complete all program requirements will receive a generous $14,500 stipend and statewide designation as a VITAL Trainer at the conclusion of the PLC in July 2024. 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: |
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- 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
- Approval from current supervisor
Questions about the VITAL Educator Program can be sent to VITAL@nysed.gov.
Interested educators should use the VITAL Program Teacher Application survey link below to apply for the program. The application window will close on October 13, 2023.
VITAL Program Calendar
Event | Date |
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Application window closes | October 13, 2023 |
VITAL Educator Orientation | November 2023 |
Module completion and focus group window | November 2023- February 2024 |
Turnkey trainer session window | February 2024 - March 2024 |
Training (Coaching) window | April 2024 - July 2024 |
VITAL Kickoff Event | July 2024 |