By jcurious in Loudoun County Schools — 24 Mar 2025

Loudoun County Schools: Distance Learning - Where Learning Knows No Bounds

🕒 00:00:00 Introduction to Distance Learning: Introduction to Loudoun County Public Schools' distance learning options for grades 1 through 12.
🕒 00:03:36 Distance Learning Options: Discussion of Virtual Distance Elementary (VDE) for grades 1-5 and Virtual Distance Learning (VDL) for grades 6-12.
🕒 00:06:27 Definition of Distance Learning: Explanation that distance learning is a fully synchronous learning system accessed through Google Meet, with textbooks provided through Schoology.
🕒 00:08:36 Program Details: Clarification that the discussion is focused on full-time distance learning options, separate from Virtual Loudoun Online (VLO), an asynchronous and supplemental program.

None explicitly mentioned in the transcript as this was an informational session rather than a decision-making meeting.

🗣️ "Distance learning is for all LCPS students. It's for academic preference." – Laura Hicks
🗣️ "We are looking to provide equitable and exemplary synchronous learning in a supportive, respectful, and safe space..." – Mission statement read by Laura Hicks
🗣️ "As aviators, together we soar." – Laura Hicks, emphasizing the motto of distance learning.

📌 Apply for Distance Learning: Families interested in distance learning for the 2025-2026 school year should navigate to Parent View to apply by April 25, 2025.
📌 Visit Program Websites: Families can visit the VDE and VDL websites for more information, including FAQs and course offerings.

🕒 00:00:00 - Introduction to the distance learning webinar
🕒 00:03:12 - Overview of Virtual Distance Elementary (VDE) and Virtual Distance Learning (VDL)
🕒 00:06:27 - Explanation of what distance learning entails
🕒 00:14:25 - Discussion on a day in the life of a VDE student
🕒 00:21:40 - Overview of a day in the life of a VDL student
🕒 00:28:09 - Discussion on course offerings with the secondary program (VDL)
🕒 00:34:03 - Additional information about both programs, including support for all students and issuance of needed supplies
🕒 00:40:47 - Invitation to visit the VDE and VDL websites for FAQs and more information
🕒 00:42:15 - Final thoughts and thank you message, with an invitation to fill out a reflection survey.

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