Focused Topics
In addition to the 15 Foundational Courses available within the Virtual Lab School’s six primary Tracks, we also offer a number of Focused Topics courses. These courses are centralized around specific themes, offering in-depth content and resources to help staff members and administrators strengthen their knowledge and practices relevant to specific subject matter – such as, identifying stress-reduction techniques, best practices in food service, sexual development and behavior, trauma-informed care, and more.
Using the VLS: Coaching to Enhance Practice
Enhance the practices of program professionals through effective coaching and implementation of the VLS.
Leadership Essentials
Learn essential skills and practices to be a successful and supportive program leader.
Supporting Children with Challenging Behaviors
Prevent and respond to challenging behaviors with universal, targeted, and individualized supports.
Trauma-Informed Care in Child Care Settings
Mitigate the effects of trauma with trauma-informed practices and environments.
Sexual Development & Behavior in Children and Youth
Promote healthy sexual development and learn appropriate responses to all types of sexual behavior.
Sexual Development & Behavior in K-12 Students
Promote healthy sexual development and learn appropriate responses to all types of sexual behavior.
Social Emotional Learning for Teachers
Manage stress and increase your overall well-being through stress reduction strategies and positive workplace environments.
Supporting Language Diversity: Direct Care
Create language rich-environments for all children and families.
Supporting Language Diversity: Coaching
Model and support staff in creating language-rich environments for all children and families.
Child Abuse Identification & Reporting for Support Staff
Recognize and report suspected child abuse and neglect.
Essentials in Child Care Food Service
Understand the necessary components of food service in child care.