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Early Childhood State of the State - Updates for Summer 2024 - July 16 at 11:00 a.m.
Join Jenna Conway, Deputy Superintendent of Early Childhood Care and Education, on July 16 at 11:00 a.m. for a webinar presentation on key updates for early childhood in Virginia. This presentation will review the significant accomplishments and successes of the past year, as well as preview the work that is on the horizon. The webinar will be recorded and will be shared in future Readiness Connection Updates. Attendance is limited to 500 registrants.
Child Care Centers and Family Day Homes
Important Dates for Child Care Providers Interested in Participating in the Child Care Subsidy Program
VQB5 registration begins August 15. Child care providers interested in becoming a subsidy vendor and participating in VQB5 for the 2024-2025 program year must submit a subsidy vendor application no later than July 15. The application process can take up to 30-45 days and processing times vary by provider type. For more information on how to apply, please visit the Child Care Subsidy Program Vendor Guides.
Applications submitted after July 15 will be processed but may not be approved in advance of the VQB5 deadline.
College Scholarship Applications for Fall Semester Courses Accepted through July 22
The Virginia Child Care Provider Scholarship Program is currently accepting online applications through July 22 from educators interested in receiving scholarship funds to take APPROVED courses during the FALL 2024 semester. For eligible applicants, VDOE scholarships are applied to in-state tuition at Virginia’s Community Colleges and Montessori Certification Programs. Learn more about this scholarship opportunity or apply for scholarship funds at: www.vaccscholarship.com
Save the Date: Seasonal Updates Webinar and Regional Listening Session on July 16
Join the Office of Child Care Health and Safety (OCCHS) for a webinar to receive updated information about the vision, goals and current events of the OCCHS as it relates to child day programs and family day systems. This webinar is relevant for licensees, owners, and directors who represent licensed programs, subsidy vendors, voluntarily registered homes, religious exempt centers, certified preschools, and license-exempt programs. Following the webinar, the OCCHS team will be available to meet with providers for an in-person listening session in the northern Virginia area. This is your opportunity to share your questions and thoughts with leadership of the OCCHS.
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Events: Seasonal Updates Webinar and Regional Listening Session
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Date: July 16
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Webinar Time: 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
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Listening Session Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Location of Listening Session: El Agave, 251 W Lee Hwy, Ste 640, Warrenton, VA 20186 (Note: Attendees are responsible for the cost of any food and beverages purchased)
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Webinar Registration
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Virginia Preschool Initiative
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Early Childhood Special Education
New Resource: How to Get Help When Concerned about Your Child’s Development
When a parent or professional has concerns about a child's development, there are often questions about next steps. These two new flyers from the Virginia Department of Education are intended to support families and professionals by providing information on where to refer a child when concerned about his or her development. Parents and professionals are encouraged to act when a delay is observed by referring the child to Early Intervention or Early Childhood Special Education. The flyers can be disseminated across your community to assist with Child Find.
Register Today: Creating Connections to Shining Stars 2024
Creating Connections to Shining Stars is a collaborative effort between Virginia's Part C, Early Intervention and Part B, Early Childhood Special Education programs. The conference will focus on promoting and supporting the implementation of evidence-based practices in inclusive settings for infants, toddlers, and young children, both with and without disabilities. Keynote speaker Eric Litwin, bestselling children’s author, will share his research on happiness, including concepts and techniques found in neuroscience, positive psychology, and mindfulness.
Head Start
VQB5 - Virginia's Unified Measurement and Improvement System
2024-2025 VQB5 Guidelines – Board of Education Approval
Last week, the 2024-2025 VQB5 Guidelines were approved by the Board of Education . This important step in the process allows VDOE and Ready Regions to move forward with preparation for the second full year of implementation. Learn more via the links below.
VQB5 Classroom Lists Information and FAQs
Classroom lists will be included in VQB5 beginning in fall 2024. With parental awareness, classroom lists in LinkB5 connect the experiences that all children are having in Virginia’s early childhood classrooms with specific outcomes like kindergarten readiness for children who later attend public schools. The VDOE will partner with program leaders to help them inform families, understand the benefits, and learn their preferences around sharing information about their children.
Early Learning Support
Thank you Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (ECMHC)!
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Ready B5 Recap Summer Edition is Coming!
Click to view the Spring edition of Ready B5 Recap, the Quarterly Newsletter for Early Childhood Care and Education in Virginia.
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