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VQB5 Data Verification Now Open through Friday, July 25 - See VQB5 Section for Details
Call for ECAC Nominations
The Virginia Board of Education is seeking nominees for a vacancy on the Early Childhood Advisory Committee representing an administrator, employee, or board member of an early childhood care and education entity that is license-exempt as a religious institution pursuant to § 22.1-289.031 of the Code of Virginia.
2025 State of State - Recording and Slides Now Available
Last week over 300 individuals joined Jenna Conway, Chief of Early Learning and Specialized Populations, for the 2025 Early Childhood State of the State. This webinar features a celebration of accomplishments in 2024-2025 and a review of priorities ahead for early childhood in Virginia. The recording and slides have been posted.
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Child Care Centers and Family Day Homes
Apply for Fall 2025 College Scholarships by July 25
Students taking early childhood development courses at Virginia’s Community Colleges and students enrolled in SCHEV-accredited Montessori Certification 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. More information can be found on the VDOE scholarship website.
Summer Safety Reminders: Insects and Insect Repellant
While warm summer weather brings joy to people of all ages, it also brings out insects. Caregivers are reminded to take precautions by ensuring there is no standing water for mosquitoes to breed, and checking for insect nests near outdoor play areas, in bushes, and under or inside play equipment. Insect repellant may be used with children only with written permission from children's parents, the repellant must be labeled with the child’s name, and instructions on the label must be followed.
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Virginia Preschool Initiative
To learn more, visit the Virginia Preschool Initiative webpage.
Early Childhood Special Education
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Office Hours
New this Year! The VDOE will host ECSE Office Hours for ECSE administrators, special education directors or those who would like to increase knowledge and ask questions on content related to ECSE. Office Hours will be held the third Thursday of the month from 11 a.m.-12 noon. Each month, a specific topic will be discussed. There will be a short introduction of the topic followed by the opportunity for you to ask questions. Registration is not required.
- Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Office Hours
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October 16 – Indicator 6: Early Childhood Placement
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November 20 – Inclusion Guidelines
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January 15 – Indicator 7: Early Childhood Outcomes
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February 19 – Eligibility in Early Childhood
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April 16 – Indicator 12: Transition from Part C to Part B
Special Education Workshop Series: FALL into Knowledge 2025
The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) will offer a five-session webinar series this fall to help families better understand the special education process. Each session will address one component of the process and will provide practical guidance on navigating special education services. Families may attend one or more sessions.
Head Start
VQB5 - Virginia's Unified Measurement and Improvement System
LAST WEEK for Data Verification – Friday, July 25 Deadline
As of July 14 through July 25, all sites that participated in VQB5 during the 2024-2025 year have the opportunity to preview their quality profiles in LinkB5 prior to results being posted publicly this fall. Data Verification provides sites with the final opportunity to verify information, review rating results, and request corrections. At the conclusion of the data verification process, VDOE will review changes to quality profiles as necessary before finalizing and sharing publicly in the fall of 2025.
Site administrators should review the information below to assist with data verification completion by July 25.
Webinar: Introduction to VQB5 for New Program Leaders - August 7
On August 7, the VDOE will be hosting a webinar for site leaders and Family Day Home providers who are new to VQB5. The webinar will provide an overview of the required VQB5 participation activities and will address frequently asked questions to help sites prepare for the upcoming VQB5 year. This webinar will be recorded.
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Webinar: Introduction to VQB5 for New Program Leaders
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Date: Tuesday, August 7 at 12 noon
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Introduction to CLASS Trainings – Limited Free Virtual Trainings Available
The VDOE is sponsoring Introduction to CLASS virtual trainings across the months of August and September for teachers and site leaders who are new to CLASS in Child Care Centers and Family Day Homes participating in VQB5. Please see click on the registration link below for dates and times.
Early Learning Support
STREAMin3’s 2025-2026 Professional Development Calendar is Here!
Save the dates for STREAMin3 Professional Development offerings, beginning in August! Find dates, topics, and registration links for the entire year in the 2025-2026 STREAMin3 PD Digital Flyer
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New to STREAMin3?
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The 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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