Virginia's Professional Support Services pathway prepares students for careers supporting education and training delivery—including instructional assistants, training specialists, curriculum support, and educational technology specialists. This pathway develops expertise in education support functions.
Students study instructional design, training delivery, educational technology, curriculum support, student assistance, and professional development. They learn support functions that enable effective education and training across diverse settings.
Graduates work as instructional assistants, training coordinators, curriculum specialists, educational technologists, or education program coordinators. Virginia's schools, corporations, and training organizations require professional support staff. Advanced students pursue education-related master's programs.
Professional Support Services at a Glance
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Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Virginia's professional support services standards address instructional design, training methods, educational technology, and curriculum support. Standards align with modern education and training delivery practices.
Students demonstrate competency through training projects, instructional design assignments, and technology proficiency. The state integrates educational technology standards.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
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| Education Support Fundamentals |
| Instructional Design and Curriculum Support |
| Training Delivery and Educational Technology |
| Professional Development and Learning Support |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Training Coordinator
Entry LevelSalary range: $56,050 - $100,500
Curriculum Support Specialist
ExperiencedSalary range: $56,050 - $100,500
Educational Technology Specialist
ExperiencedSalary range: $59,690 - $121,290
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Students work in school instructional support, corporate training departments, and educational technology organizations throughout Virginia.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in Association of Educational Communications and Technology, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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