DE Training Requirements

Training Requirement Resources and Certification

All faculty teaching in an online or distance education modality must have training prior to teaching that online class. You can take the district's 4-week training, "Becoming an Effective Online Facilitator" (BEOI), or you can submit for equivalency by documenting a similar or equivalent training. You can find out more about the requirement through the following resources:

United Faculty (UF) Contract: the contractual language in Article 27 outlines the required training for teaching online/distance education in 4CD.
- 27.2 Preparation and Professional Development for Faculty who Teach Online: All faculty who teach online (including partially online or hybrid courses) must have successfully completed a professional development program (course or mentorship) in online pedagogy and technology (including Learning Management System [LMS] competency) approved by the Districtwide Distance Education Council (DDEC), which shall include campus Distance Education Committee Chairs.
Register for BEOI on GROW: find the next districtwide session of Becoming an Effective Online Instructor.
- Even if you have already taken BEOI, consider retaking to refresh with the most up to date version! BEOI is worth 4 credit units or can be used for FLEX credit if needed.
Applying for Equivalency or Comparable: apply for equivalency if you feel as if you have already completed a program that aligns with the Article 27 requirement.

Department Chairs Responsibilities

Department chairs must verify the following:

Check the BEOI (or equivalent) Completers by College list to ensure all instructors slated to teach online have completed BEOI or the equivalent when creating your schedules.
Remind any instructor (including any new hire) who has not met the requirement to complete an upcoming BEOI training or apply for equivalency before their next scheduled term.
If you have new hires or instructors slated to teach online who have not completed the requirement, please direct them to 4CD Dean of Distance Education and Digital Equity, Emma Rogers, erogers@4cd.edu, to direct them to the appropriate training and ensure completion.

BEOI Certificate

If you feel as if you have completed BEOI in the past but do not have your completion certificate, please reach out to 4CD Dean of Distance Education and Digital Equity, Emma Rogers, erogers@4cd.edu for support.

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