Beginning in August 2023, all publicly-funded programs that serve children ages birth to five are required by state law to participate in VQB5. The Virginia Board of Education has completed the first review of the proposed VQB5 2023-2024 Guidelines. These…
Updated Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Reporting Training and Health Screening Training
The VDOE is pleased to announce that updated versions of two important trainings, Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognition and Reporting for Early Childhood (2 hours) and Health Screening for Child Care Professionals (2 hours), are now available. Both trainings are also now…
VQB5 Quality Matters Webinar
The VDOE hosted a VQB5 Quality Matters webinar on March 17, 2023 to provide an Overview of the Proposed 2023-2024 Guidelines. Beginning in August 2023, all publicly funded early childhood programs will be required to participate in VQB5. View the…
VQB5 Winter Improvement Partner Webinar
The Virginia Department of Education hosted the VQB5 Winter Improvement Partner Webinar on Wednesday, 2/22/23 at 12 noon. This webinar was intended for organizations and individuals, such as trainers, TA specialists, and coaches, who provide professional development to early childhood…
Virginia Child Care Scholarship Program – Summer 2023 Application
The Virginia Child Care Provider Scholarship Program is available for child care educators working in centers or family day homes. The program covers tuition and technology fees for up to two courses per semester. The application period for the Summer 2023 semester…
VQB5 Mid-Year Refresher for Program Leaders Webinar
On January 27, VDOE hosted a webinar for program leaders who are participating in Practice Year 2. During this webinar, VDOE reviewed the purpose of the annual VQB5 measurement and improvement cycle and addressed frequently asked questions. Resources and information…
Ready B5 Recap
The Virginia Department of Education has released the January 2023 Ready B5 Recap. The Recap highlights the tremendous accomplishments in early childhood achieved in 2022.
Early Childhood Care and Education Updates and the 2023 General Assembly
On January 5, 2023, the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation offered a webinar on “Early Childhood Care and Education Updates and the 2023 General Assembly.” Access the webinar recording here and the PowerPoint slides here.
Training Updates for Child Care Providers
The Virginia Department of Education, in partnership with Pennsylvania State University – Better Kid Care and The Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA), is happy to announce that we will be launching updated training in 2023. Please keep a look out…