Knowledge Base
Michigan Virtual provides a variety of applications and services to support the educational community. This site provides a repository of step-by-step instructions to guide learners through a successful learning experience. To get started, explore answers to our Frequently Asked Questions, or select the category that best suits your needs.
K-12 Courses
For Students, Schools, Mentors, and Parents
Professional Learning
For Educators
Resources
For Educators & Parents
Categories
K-12 Student Courses
View support documentation to guide students, parents, mentors and schools through purchasing an online course and monitoring student progress for middle or high school students.
Michigan's Online Course Catalog
Michigan's Online Course Catalog is populated with course titles and syllabi submitted by local school districts, intermediate school districts and the Michigan Virtual School. These are the support guides to aid in navigating Michigan's Online Course Catalog.
Online Learning Orientation Tool (OLOT)
OLOT is a freely available self-paced learning tool designed to help students understand what online learning entails and introduce the skills and knowledge that are key to success.
Professional Learning Portal (PLP)
The Professional Learning Portal provides online learning solutions for educators and the educational community. Through the portal, you can access high-quality courses and resources, meet professional development requirements, earn State Continuing Education Clock Hours and more.
Research Clearinghouse
This Clearinghouse is a collaborative effort led by the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) and the Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute (MVLRI) to provide a repository of references to research articles and other publications from the field of K- 12 online and blended learning.