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Early Childhood State of the State - Updates for Summer 2025 - July 15 at 12 Noon
Join Jenna Conway, Chief of Early Learning and Specialized Populations, on July 15 at 12 noon. 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.
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Webinar: Early Childhood State of the State – Summer 2025
- Date: July 15 at 12 noon
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Vendor Relations is now Child Care Subsidy
Provider Services at VDOE
Effective June 25, staff who support provider applications and ongoing participation in the Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP)—known as Vendor Relations at the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS)—have transitioned to the VDOE.
You can now reach the team at:
Emails to VDSS inboxes will be forwarded to the VDOE through July 11. After July 11, VDSS inboxes will no longer be monitored. Please keep an eye out for a GovDelivery update with additional details.
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Child Care Centers and Family Day Homes
Emergency Preparedness Reminders
With extreme heat warnings in effect for many localities throughout the Commonwealth, the VDOE wants to remind child care providers that extreme heat can have an impact on utilities such as electricity and water. Providers are encouraged to make sure that their emergency preparedness plans are up to date particularly related to loss of utilities, closings, delayed openings, and relocations. Make sure parents are fully aware of the facility’s relocation plan and channels of communication in the event of a relocation or closing.
Virginia Child Care Provider Scholarship Program: Fall 2025 Applications Accepted through July 25
Students working toward a career studies certificate or an associate degree in early childhood development at Virginia’s Community Colleges and students enrolled in SCHEV-accredited Montessori Training Programs may apply for FALL 2025 scholarships through the Virginia Child Care Provider Scholarship Program. Applications will be accepted online through July 25. These scholarships support the cost of in-state tuition for up to two approved courses per semester. Information about the scholarship program may be found online.
2025 Child Care Provider Legislative Updates Webinar - Now Available Online
The Office of Child Care Health and Safety offered a 2025 Child Care Provider Legislative Updates webinar on June 17 to review legislation passed in the 2025 Virginia General Assembly session that affects child day programs and family day systems. The webinar recording, presentation slides, and answers to frequently asked questions are now available on the What’s New page of the Child Care VA website.
Water Safety Reminders
With summer in full swing, VDOE is reminding caregivers of the importance of safe water play. Caregivers are reminded to ensure constant supervision of children in or near water, establish clear safety rules for children at play, and ensure a safe water play environment including lakes, pools, wading pools, beaches, splash pads, and sprinklers. Parent permission should be obtained prior to engaging in water play. A low ratio of children to staff during water play is encouraged.
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Virginia Preschool Initiative
VPI New Coordinator Webinar - July 31
The VDOE will host a training for VPI Coordinators new to their position for the 2025-2026 school year. Reporting timelines and other annual requirements will be reviewed. This session will be recorded and sent to all registered participants as well as posted to the VPI website after completion. Registration is required.
- Webinar: VPI New Coordinator
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Date: July 31 at 11 a.m.
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Early Childhood Special Education
Register for a LEADS Account
Virtual Learning Community in Autism: Social Communication
The Virginia Commonwealth University Autism Center for Education (VCU-ACE) is offering a Virtual Learning Community in Autism for school-based professionals. During this four-week series, participants will explore the topic of social communication instruction to effectively support a person with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Participants will meet regularly in July and August to share expertise and work collaboratively specifically to promote positive behaviors for students with ASD.
Head Start
VQB5 - Virginia's Unified Measurement and Improvement System
2025-2026 VQB5 Guidelines – Board of Education Approval
Last week, the 2025-2026 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 third full year of VQB5 implementation. Learn more via the links below.
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Participation Requirements 2025-2026 Overview (English/Spanish)
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VQB5 2025-2026 Guidelines Overview webinar - Recording
Early Learning Support
STREAMin3 Live Online for Site Leaders – Today!
Program leaders are invited to engage with STREAMin3 coaches to plan for curriculum implementation using all the resources, supports, and PD opportunities available through STREAMin3.
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New to STREAMin3?
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The Ready B5 Recap S Edition is HERE!
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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