2020 Regional Summit has been set for June 29,2020 1:00-3:00 pm. The training is being presented by NONPROFIT LEARNING LAB. Components of the training will incorporate content from How to Lead Better Online Meetings, How to Tech and Online Facilitation….
Understanding Implicit Bias and Its Role in Early Learning Environments
Racial inequities have long been present in our educational system. Recently, there has been a growing emphasis on the role of implicit bias in how programs discipline children, implement classroom practices, and establish teacher-child relationships. This session aims to support…
Pointers for PD Providers – May 2020
GET MOVING! ENERGY RECHARGERS FOR VIRTUAL TRAINING Energy rechargers are a participatory professional development strategy used to keep trainees involved and ready to learn. Rechargers are particularly important during virtual trainings which can degenerate into a “sit and git” for…
May 2020 Survey and PD Book Giveaway!
Due to COVID-19, the originally scheduled VCPD 102 training has been postponed. In lieu of this in-person event, the Western Region has elected to redirect funding to provide you with materials to support you in mentoring and providing professional development…
Readiness Connections Newsletter
On May 8, 2020, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) issued the third edition of Readiness Connections, a newsletter for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) professionals. This issue has information of interest to all early childhood professionals, and specific…
Pointers for PD Providers – April 2020
LOOKING FOR PICTURES? FREE IMAGE RESOURCES There is some truth to the old adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Known as the picture superiority effect, people are more likely to remember pictures than words, and to recall pictures in…
UPDATE – COVID-19 Pandemic
Given the COVID-19 pandemic, the Northern Summit originally scheduled for April 30, 2020 has been cancelled. In-person professional development opportunities are curtailed indefinitely. Check the VCPD website at www.vcpd.net for information regarding future trainings as well as a wide variety of online…
2019 Regional Summit
Wednesday, May 15, 2019GMU Science & Technology Campus Manassas, VA9:00am – 3:00pm “Changing Minds: Family Centered-Care And The Substance-Exposed Child” Get State Updates & Learn From Our Keynote SessionKeynote Speakers:Kelly Walsh-Hill, PT both NICU and Early Intervention.Sharlene Stowers, Director of Early Intervention for…
2018 Regional Summit
Wednesday, May 2, 20188:30am – 3:00pmPrince William Campus, George Mason University10900 University BlvdScience and Technology Campus-Charles Colgan HallManassas, VA 20110 Agenda Summary Morning SessionsNorthern Association for the Education of Young Children Update – Alyson Williams, Mary HarrillMary Beth Testa –…