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Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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Child Care Centers and Family Day Homes
Child Care Provider Western Regional Listening Session on January 22
Join the Office of Child Care Health and Safety (OCCHS) for an in-person listening session in Abingdon. Come any time during the session to share your questions and thoughts with leadership of the OCCHS.
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Event: Western Regional Listening Session
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Date: January 22, from 5:30-7 p.m.
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Location: 128 Pecan, 128 Pecan Street SE, Abingdon, Virginia 24210 (Note: Food will not be provided but can be purchased. Attendees are responsible for the cost of any food and beverages purchased.)
Free Daily Health Observation Training
With the cold weather upon us, the VDOE is reminding caregivers and educators that the Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) offers free training in Health Screening for Child Care Professionals, also known as Daily Health Observation training. Register your staff today and take advantage of this free training that remains valid for three years. The training is available in English and Spanish. More information can be found on the CCWA website.
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Virginia Preschool Initiative
Save the Date: School-Based Preschool Programs Technical Assistance Sessions
The Division of Early Childhood Care and Education at the VDOE will offer School-based Preschool Programs Technical Assistance sessions this spring. Individuals for whom this is relevant have been sent information via email.
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School-based Preschool Programs Technical Assistance Sessions
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March 12: Fredericksburg
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March 13: Williamsburg
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March 26: Roanoke
Arts Learning Opportunities for Educators & Families
Join Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts for an exciting week of free virtual workshops designed for Early Childhood educators, classrooms, and families, where we’ll explore active learning through the arts on Monday, January 27-Saturday, February 1. Enjoy sessions led by Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artists and a special appearance by Jasper the Squirrel and his puppet friends! Key focuses include dance, movement, and music experiences to promote STEM, language, and literacy learning. Register for Wolf Trap Arts Integration Week at wolftrap.org/education/arts-integration-week.
Early Childhood Special Education
Online Course: Early Childhood Academy
Early Childhood Academy starts soon! This online self-paced learning course presented by Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center in collaboration with the VDOE is for parents of young children with delays and disabilities and early childhood professionals. Topics will include the importance of family-professional partnerships, developmental milestones with updated guidelines, supporting language development and encouraging positive behaviors, the benefits of Assistive Technology, and more.
Save the Date: School-Based Preschool Programs Technical Assistance Sessions - See information in the VPI section
Head Start
Head Start Compensation Spotlights Workforce Webinar
The Office of Head Start facilitated an engaging panel discussion comprised of grant recipients that have successfully achieved pay parity or significantly improved wages and benefits for their workforce. Access the Head Start Compensation Spotlights Workforce webinar on demand to hear inspiring examples, practical guidance, and actionable resources to help you elevate workforce compensation in your program. Additionally, learn about restructured funding strategies, layered resources, or innovative approaches to enhance compensation while maintaining high-quality services.
Save the Date: School-Based Preschool Programs Technical Assistance Sessions - See information in the VPI section
VQB5 - Virginia's Unified Measurement and Improvement System
Mid-Year Refresher Webinar for Site Leaders - Webinar on January 24
On January 24, the VDOE will host a webinar for site administrators who are participating in VQB5. Information about local and external CLASS observations, curriculum requirements, and classroom lists will be shared.
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Webinar: VQB5 Mid-Year Refresher for Program Leaders
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Date: January 24 at noon
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Register
Early Learning Support
Introducing the ELDS Exploration Series and Approaches to Play and Learning Webinar
STREAMin3 Live Online – Tuesday, January 21
Dig deeper into effective transitions with STREAMin3 coaches. Join this 90-minute Live Online session to talk about planning for quick and engaging transitions you can use all year long.
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STREAMin3 Office Hours every Tuesday!
Join STREAMin3 coaches live on Zoom, Tuesdays between 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. to ask a coach your questions. Spanish-speaking coach available.
New to STREAMin3?
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Ready B5 Recap Winter Edition is Here!
Click to view the winter edition of Ready B5 Recap, the Quarterly Newsletter for Early Childhood Care and Education in Virginia.
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