In this module, you will learn about the Teacher Verification Model (TVM) for proxy hour approval for asynchronous DL lessons. You will read and understand the TVM lesson checklist and submission form. You will see several examples of TVM lessons created for a variety of contexts and purposes. Finally, you will learn how to document student completion of TVM lessons and record these DL proxy hours in SID.

Module 6 outcomes:

Understand the expectations and requirements for TVM lessons, as detailed in the *TVM Lesson Checklist and Submission Form. *FYI, all links to the form in this module are PDFs of the form. We will give you the link to the live form at the TVM Certification Webinar you attend or during your individual coaching call.
View examples of TVM lessons created for several different teaching contexts.
Understand best practices for creating TVM lessons and submitting lesson details, documenting learner completion of TVM lessons, and recording TVM proxy hours in SID.
Use a lesson or materials from your own teaching context to create and submit a practice TVM lesson.

Why does Minnesota ABE need a teacher verification model?

The Teacher Verification Model is a new-ish pathway for Minnesota ABE teachers and programs to count proxy hours for asynchronous lessons that have been verified by a TVM certified teacher. This pathway for proxy hours is in addition to the DL platform and teacher-created courses pathways that currently exist. This was developed in response to a clear need from the field that predates the Covid 19 pandemic, but fast-tracked during the year when many programs stopped having face to face classes.

Teachers have been developing and delivering innovative distance lessons for a long time, and we’re excited to provide this opportunity for recognizing their work. Since 2021, TVM certified teachers have been able to collect proxy hours for instruction and learning activities that are asynchronous and meet certain criteria, but are not part of an approved DL platform or course. There are currently just over 200 TVM certified ABE teachers in MN.