Financial Literacy Course (12/5/25)

Jefferson County ESC

Virtual Learning Academy

Prepare Students for Financial Success with the JCESC Virtual Learning Academy's Financial Literacy Course! 💰

Under Ohio law, students entering 9th grade on or after July 1, 2022, must earn one - ½ credit in Financial Literacy to meet graduation requirements.

The JCESC Virtual Learning Academy makes meeting this requirement easy and engaging with our 18-unit Financial Literacy course.

It is designed to help students take control of their financial future!

Students will explore:

✅ Personal financial planning

✅ Budgeting and saving

✅ Banking and financial institutions

✅ Responsible credit use

✅ Protecting your money and identity

✅ Smart consumer habits

✅ The power of philanthropy

Give your students the skills they need to make confident, informed financial decisions for life.

🎥 Learn more about the course, watch the video below!

In case you missed it!

Below are links to view previous webinars:

December, "Current Events": https://edpuzzle.com/media/6769a7e1c67105b88e3b7cfd

January, "Conservation Science": https://edpuzzle.com/media/6793d7543faeb7b5954a4b4a

February, "VLA Review of OETC '25": https://edpuzzle.com/media/67c1f48417e65ab15aa932b6

March, "What is VLA?": https://edpuzzle.com/media/67e6f330c454d1e13e26b2fe

April, "VLA in Full Bloom": https://edpuzzle.com/media/680bb04afbad2de94d4871c4

August, "NextUp Interview": https://edpuzzle.com/media/68b07b48b17b8bdffa8782e1

September, "Ideastream-NewsDepth Interview": https://edpuzzle.com/media/68d568d36cd30abd4d75c875

October, "OSBA, Mark Bobo Interview": https://edpuzzle.com/media/69038e0112c83d950dd5aa98

November, "Edpuzzle, Kailey Rinehart Interview": https://edpuzzle.com/media/691f43e1c620e5290c3b7091

Happy Thanksgiving (11/28/25)

Jefferson County ESC

Virtual Learning Academy

The JCESC Virtual Learning Academy wishes you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving!

We are so thankful for your continued support and partnerships throughout the years!

Happy Thanksgiving from Our Team (11/25/25)

Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Our team is truly thankful for each of you and the work we're blessed to share together.

We hope your holiday is filled with rest, joy, and time with the people who matter most.

With gratitude,

The VLA Team

Thank You OSBA (11/21/25)

Jefferson County ESC

Virtual Learning Academy

Thank you to the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) for hosting the JCESC Virtual Learning Academy at this past week's conference!

We were grateful for the opportunity to connect with school leaders from across the state and to share how ESCs can support and enhance virtual learning.

We also appreciated the chance to host sessions focused on strategies for improving student success and mastering ODEW compliance.

Thank you, OSBA for your hospitality and for supporting innovative learning solutions for Ohio districts!

In case you missed it!

Below are links to view previous webinars:

December, "Current Events": https://edpuzzle.com/media/6769a7e1c67105b88e3b7cfd

January, "Conservation Science": https://edpuzzle.com/media/6793d7543faeb7b5954a4b4a

February, "VLA Review of OETC '25": https://edpuzzle.com/media/67c1f48417e65ab15aa932b6

March, "What is VLA?": https://edpuzzle.com/media/67e6f330c454d1e13e26b2fe

April, "VLA in Full Bloom": https://edpuzzle.com/media/680bb04afbad2de94d4871c4

August, "NextUp Interview": https://edpuzzle.com/media/68b07b48b17b8bdffa8782e1

September, "Ideastream-NewsDepth Interview": https://edpuzzle.com/media/68d568d36cd30abd4d75c875

October, "OSBA, Mark Bobo Interview": https://edpuzzle.com/media/69038e0112c83d950dd5aa98

Live Webinar Update (11/14/25)

Jefferson County ESC

Virtual Learning Academy

JCESC Virtual Learning Academy LIVE Webinar!

🗓 Thursday, November 20th, 2025

🕚 11:11–11:30 AM

💻 Live via Zoom

Featured Guest: Kailey Rinehart

School Partnership Associate at Edpuzzle and former high school math teacher.

Discover how Edpuzzle transforms ordinary videos into interactive learning tools that keep students engaged and accountable. Learn how to embed questions, add voice notes, and track student progress all within one platform.

With built-in grading and seamless LMS integration, Edpuzzle empowers educators to personalize instruction and measure understanding in real-time.

🔗 Zoom Link: https://jcesc-org.zoom.us/j/5587795858?omn=89193437642

📅 Add to your calendar: https://calget.com/ibxq9lgk 

Scan the QR code below to add this event to your calendar and join us live! 

In case you missed it!

Below are links to view previous webinars:

December, "Current Events": https://edpuzzle.com/media/6769a7e1c67105b88e3b7cfd

January, "Conservation Science": https://edpuzzle.com/media/6793d7543faeb7b5954a4b4a

February, "VLA Review of OETC '25": https://edpuzzle.com/media/67c1f48417e65ab15aa932b6

March, "What is VLA?": https://edpuzzle.com/media/67e6f330c454d1e13e26b2fe

April, "VLA in Full Bloom": https://edpuzzle.com/media/680bb04afbad2de94d4871c4

August, "NextUp Interview": https://edpuzzle.com/media/68b07b48b17b8bdffa8782e1

September, "Ideastream-NewsDepth Interview": https://edpuzzle.com/media/68d568d36cd30abd4d75c875

October, "OSBA, Mark Bobo Interview": https://edpuzzle.com/media/69038e0112c83d950dd5aa98

NextUp Partnership (11/7/25)

Jefferson County ESC

Virtual Learning Academy

Did you Know?

The JCESC Virtual Learning Academy partners with NextUp to offer transition curriculum for students and teachers!

NextUp is a transition-focused curriculum designed to help students prepare for life after high school. It offers ready-to-use lessons, videos, and activities that cover key transition topics like career exploration, workplace behavior, independent living, and self-advocacy. NextUp provides educators with transition curriculum, tools, and resources to prepare students for employment, independent living, and post-secondary success.

The program supports educators, administrators, students, and families with structured, interactive transition learning resources.

The Virtual Learning Academy offers a 36-unit NextUp course for students!

Questions? Contact Us!

📧 vla@jcesc.org | ☎️ (740) 283-3347

In case you missed it:

VLA's Brant Starkey had the opportunity to host the founders of NextUp, Corey Fineran & Lindsay Zerull, on one of his previous webinars.

Click the link to view the webinar: https://edpuzzle.com/media/68b07b48b17b8bdffa8782e1

For more information, click the video below!

In case you missed it!

Below are links to view previous webinars:

December, "Current Events": https://edpuzzle.com/media/6769a7e1c67105b88e3b7cfd

January, "Conservation Science": https://edpuzzle.com/media/6793d7543faeb7b5954a4b4a

February, "VLA Review of OETC '25": https://edpuzzle.com/media/67c1f48417e65ab15aa932b6

March, "What is VLA?": https://edpuzzle.com/media/67e6f330c454d1e13e26b2fe

April, "VLA in Full Bloom": https://edpuzzle.com/media/680bb04afbad2de94d4871c4

August, "NextUp Interview": https://edpuzzle.com/media/68b07b48b17b8bdffa8782e1

September, "Ideastream-NewsDepth Interview": https://edpuzzle.com/media/68d568d36cd30abd4d75c875

October, "OSBA, Mark Bobo Interview": https://edpuzzle.com/media/69038e0112c83d950dd5aa98