The coronavirus pandemic significantly disrupted K-12 education in the United States. school closures at the peak of this disruption affected at least 55.1 million students in 124,000 U.S. public and private schools. Teachers continued facilitating the growth of their learners, but from a distance. Depending on a number of factors, some teachers were better prepared than others. Though even teachers with much technology integration experience weren't without challenges while navigating this new reality (Moser et al., 2021). Teachers and education leaders learned that virtual instruction, often referred to as "remote" or "distance learning," requires deliberate changes to how teachers plan and prepare learning experiences. In response to the abrupt shift to remote learning in 2020, the authors offer evidence-based practices for virtual instruction, along with tips, suggestions, and technologies for immediate implementation.