✉️ VDOE Readiness Connections Update: February 20, 2024

Virginia Department of Education sent this bulletin at 02/20/2024 12:00 PM EST

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

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February 26 at 3 p.m. - Webinar: Assistive Technology for Early Learners & Learners with Complex Disabilities

February 28 at 12 p.m. - Webinar: VPI Proposed Budget Updates

Child Care Centers and Family Day Homes

Child Care Provider Seasonal Updates Webinar and Regional Listening Session on March 12

Join the Office of Child Care Health and Safety (OCCHS) for a webinar to receive updated information about the vision and goals of the OCCHS as it relates to child day programs and family day systems. Registration is limited to 1,000 registrants, but the webinar will be recorded and posted on the VDOE’s child care website. Following the webinar, the OCCHS team will be available to meet with providers for an in-person listening session in Norfolk. Come any time during the session to share your questions and thoughts with leadership of the OCCHS.

Event: Seasonal Updates Webinar and Regional Listening Session
Date: March 12
Webinar Time: 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Webinar Registration: Seasonal Updates Webinar
Listening Session Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Location of Listening Session: Waterside District, 333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510
- Parking is free after 6:00 p.m.
- OCCHS staff will be available in The Market Norfolk area inside the building.
- Food will not be provided, but can be purchased from the many vendors available.

Virginia Preschool Initiative

VPI Proposed Budget Updates Webinar - NOW February 28, 12 p.m.

Please join Jenna Conway, VDOE Deputy Superintendent of Early Childhood Care and Education, for a webinar reviewing the Governor's budget proposals and the expected timeline for budget approval. VPI coordinators and other division leadership are encouraged to attend. Registration is required. Registration information was shared via email with VPI contacts. If you did not get the registration information and need to attend please contact Tiffanie Meehling. The session will be recorded and sent to all registered attendees.

Early Childhood Special Education

Assistive Technology for Early Learners & Learners with Complex Disabilities Webinar

Early childhood educators are invited to join this webinar to explore assistive technology via thematic units. Participants will learn how to develop lessons that include hands-on learning for our youngest and most complex learners across all content areas. To conclude the session, participants will adapt the popular book, Dragons Love Tacos.

Webinar: Assistive Technology for Early Learners & Learners with Complex Disabilities
Date: February 26, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Assistive Technology Devices and Services for Children with Disabilities Under the IDEA

The Office of Educational Technology and the Office of Special Education Programs has released guidance documents in support of children with disabilities who need assistive technology (AT) devices and services for meaningful access and engagement in education. These documents are intended to increase understanding of the IDEA’s AT requirements, dispel common misconceptions regarding AT, and provide examples of the use of AT devices and services.

Assistive Technology Devices and Services for Children with Disabilities Under the IDEA

Head Start

2024 Dual Language Learner Celebration Week

Join the National Center on Early Childhood Development Teaching and Learning, and the National Center on Parent Family and Community Engagement in celebration of the 6^th Annual Dual Language Learners week. The Office of Head Start will facilitate many activities this week to include; a discussion with OHS Director Khari Garvin, resorces for supporting culturally sustaining practices, and updated multicultural principles for early childhood leaders.

Webinars: Dual Language Learners Celebration Week
Dates: February 20-23, 2024
Register

VQB5 - Virginia's Unified Measurement and Improvement System

VQB5 Webinar Recording - Mid-Year Updates for Program Leaders

On February 13, the VDOE hosted a webinar for site administrators who are participating in VQB5. The webinar covered information about local and external CLASS observations, score replacement, curriculum requirements, and the development of the new VQB5 quality profiles.

Recording – VQB5 Mid-Year Updates for Program Leaders (1 hr)

VA Infant and Toddler Specialist Network (VA-ITSN) Celebrating Restful Babies & Tots 2024

Routines, Engaging interactions, Safe environments and Trusting relationships are all essential to ensure quality rest for babies and tots. These exciting professional institutes, which align with VQB5 standards, will focus on strategies caregivers and program leaders can use in creating peaceful moments for Virginia’s infants and toddlers. Please click here to learn more.

Early Learning Support

For information on Early Learning Supports, visit the Early Learning Standards & Instructional Supports page or the Early Childhood Curriculum page.

STREAMin3 On Demand Learning Video and New Events Calendar

View the On Demand Learning Video (~2 minutes) to learn more about self-paced professional development opportunities offered to programs enrolled in STREAMin3. Looking for an in-person or live online event? Check out the Streamin3 full events calendar.

Ready B5 Recap Winter Edition 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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