Students begin a course by attending a Welcome Call with the instructor and a parent or guardian. At this meeting, the student, adult, and instructor meet over zoom for the first time -- they get to know each other and the instructor explains how the course works. Students access their lessons and assignments through a web-based course management system. Instructors provide feedback on assignments and post assignment grades within this system. The system is password protected and meets stringent privacy and security standards to protect users. Students and instructors also meet when a student needs help, wants to take a Discussion Based Assessments, or wants to check in for the required Monthly Meetings. There are no live classes at VLACS.