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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Child Care Centers and Family Day Homes
College Scholarships – Spring Semester Applications Accepted Now!
Early childhood educators who would like to take college courses are invited to apply for a scholarship to cover the cost of tuition for up to two approved college courses per semester. The Scholarship Application period for the Spring 2024 Semester is open through December 1, 2023. To learn more about the program or to apply for a college scholarship, please click here (https://www.vaccscholarship.com).
Upcoming Changes to Child Care Subsidy Vendor Application Process + Changes Notices for Existing Vendors
At the end of November, VDOE and VDSS are jointly rolling out a new system to accept applications for prospective vendors in the Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) and for existing vendors to notify the subsidy team of changes to their program operations. Additional resources—including a system user guide and one-pagers—will be available in the coming weeks via the Readiness Connections newsletter, email notices, and ChildCareVA.
VDOE and VDSS will continue to accept applications and change notices via email and USPS through the month of December while transitioning to the new system.
Virginia Child Care Provider Survey – If you are a site leader or administrator, we want to hear from you!
All respondents will receive a $30 gift card after completing the survey!
Our partners have sent emails with your survey invitation (from noreply@surveys.virginia.edu). You can take the survey online in English or Spanish. This survey is voluntary and confidential. Please see the FAQ with any questions, or contact our partners at see-partnerships@virginia.edu or 434-297-6882.
Public Health Alert Regarding WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a public health alert advising parents and caregivers that WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches may contain elevated levels of lead. Parents and caregivers of children who consumed the pouches are encouraged to contact a healthcare provider about getting a blood test. More information about this alert can be found on the FDH website.
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Virginia Preschool Initiative
VPI Fall Verification for School Divisions – Open Now, Closes November 10
Fall Verification, a report required for school divisions via the Single Sign-On Web System (SSWS) is now open. This report contains all the necessary questions and information needed to report for Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) for the 2023-2024 school year.
Early Childhood Provisional Licensure Grant
VDOE is pleased to announce the Early Childhood Provisionally Licensed Teacher Incentive Program. This program provides funding of no more than $30,000 each for school divisions, to provide financial incentives to provisionally licensed teachers in preschool programs operated by the school division. Applications are due on November 10. For details see the September 14th issue of Virgnia Education Update.
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Early Childhood Special Education
Resource Recharge Indicator 6: Preschool Least Restrictive Environment
Indicator 6: Preschool Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) is reported on the December 1 Special Education Child Count. The attached resources are intended to support teams in understanding and accurately reporting Indicator 6 data.
Early Childhood Provisional Licensure Grant
Head Start
Promoting Health and Wellness through Head Start Partnerships
Head Start programs work to build effective partnerships with local agencies to acquire essential resources for children and families. Join the Office of Head Start and the USDA National Institute of Food Agriculture for this webinar opportunity. This panel discussion will highlight how to partner with key agencies and work towards building healthy families and communities.
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Webinar: Promoting Health and Wellness through HS Partnerships
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Date: November 15 at 1:30 p.m.
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VQB5 - Virginia's Unified Measurement and Improvement System
Using CLASS in VQB5
VQB5 uses the Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K CLASS observation tools. Each tool is developed to assess and support the quality of teacher-child interactions needed to promote child learning and development within each specific age range.
Types of CLASS Observations in VQB5
VQB5 sites are required to complete two types of CLASS observations: local and external observations. These observations have different purposes and frequencies during the annual measurement and improvement cycle as described in the Overview of CLASS Observations in VQB5 document.
- Reminder: Fall local CLASS Observations must be completed in every birth-to-five classroom, with CLASS scores entered and verified in LinkB5 by December 22.
Early Learning Support
VDOE Curriculum Vendor "Get to Know You" Series Returns TODAY, November 8!
VDOE will host representatives from Connect4Learning (PreK), STREAMin3 (I/T/PreK), and HighScope (I/T/PreK) today, November 8, at 12:30 p.m. This virtual and interactive series offers providers the opportunity to learn more information about approved curriculum options and to ask questions directly from vendors in breakout sessions. Each one-hour session will take place on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. and continue through December. Registration is required for attendees.
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Webinar: Curriculum Vendor "Get to Know You": Connect4Learning (PreK), STREAMin3 (I/T/PreK), and HighScope (I/T/PreK)
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Date: November 8, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
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The Fall - Ready B5 Recap is Here!
Click to view the latest edition of Ready B5 Recap, the Quarterly Newsletter for Early Childhood Care and Education in Virginia.
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