The mission of the Office of Virtual Education is to develop and deliver standards-based, student-centered online and technology-based interactive instruction to expand educational opportunities for 21st century skills. These are accomplished by:

• Creating a smooth transition K-16 and to offer professional development to educators and expand the scope and depth of their instructional skills;
• Providing educational opportunities needed in areas of the state where districts have limited resources;
• Innovative, standards-based curriculum delivered online and through other technologies creates access to relevant content anytime and anywhere; offers diverse, exciting learning choices; and, the opportunity and skills to participate in a national and global community.

The vision of the Office of Virtual Education is to be the leader in online and technology-based education by working collaborative with schools, districts, educators, and divisions to offer quality instructional resources for students and educators. 

**For questions regarding VirtualSC Professional Development opportunities contact virtualscpd@ed.sc.gov or at 803.734.8988