The VDOE has recently updated the list of approved curricula to include infant, toddler, and mixed-age (family day home) options. These recently reviewed options can be found on the VDOE-approved curriculum list. This list is updated on a monthly basis and can…
Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) Implementation Toolkit
Virginia’s Early Learning and Development (ELDS), Birth-Five Learning Guidelines are the blueprint for preparing every child to enter school ready to thrive! To ensure all educators are equipped to effectively use the new standards and promote school readiness for all of Virginia’s littlest learners, VDOE…
Inclusion Means Everyone! Family Infographic
The VCPD Inclusive Practices Task Force has completed an infographic for families of young children with and without disabilities. Noting that ALL young children have the right to participate in settings, relationships and interactions that support and further their development…
Inclusion Practices – Family Focus
The VA Inclusive Practices Task Force has put out an informational flyer on Inclusion Practices focused on families. Check it out here.
Updates on the Unified Measurement and Improvement System – Practice Year 1 for VQB5
The guidelines for Virginia’s unified measurement and improvement system received a second endorsement from the Early Childhood Advisory Committee in May and will be presented to the Board of Education on June 17th, for final review. With the launch of Practice Year…
Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS): Finalized Document Now Available
The finalized Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS), Birth-Five Learning Guidelines document has been posted to the VDOE Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction webpage. An introductory webinar and updates regarding supplemental resources and training will also be posted and announced in future newsletters. Also…
Project HOPE-Virginia: Parent Pack Folders
Project HOPE-Virginia is Virginia’s program for the education of homeless children and youth. Project HOPE-VA offers Parent Pack folders created for parents and families with young children experiencing homelessness. The Parent Pack folders help families maintain important documents for their…
Pointers for PD Providers – May 2021
CHATVERSATIONS AND OTHER PUPOSEFUL USES OF CHATIN VIRTUAL TRAINING The chat feature on virtual platforms allows trainers and participants to send messages on the screen. Messages can be sent privately to individual users or to the entire group. Typically, chat is used…
Child Care Aware of Central Virginia hosts Tom Copeland!
Saturday June 5th 9AM-12:30PM This is a FREE Virtual Training! Download the flier to register!