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VQB5 - Link B5

Virginia is building a system to strengthen the quality of teaching and learning experiences in early childhood programs that serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The system establishes shared expectations for measuring quality and supporting teachers and aligns resources for improvement. VQB5 will focus on two key areas: Interactions and Curriculum.


WHY A NEW SYSTEM?
Virginia’s early childhood system must ensure that all children have access to quality teaching and learning experiences that meet their unique needs. To do this, VQB5 will recognize the potential impact of every classroom, provide feedback to every educator and support all publicly funded birth-to-five programs to continually improve.

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Virginia Infant & Toddler Specialist Network

ITSN

The Virginia Infant & Toddler Specialist Network on-site services include individualized consultation, targeted training, classroom-focused mentoring, and feedback as well as resources and materials related to increasing the quality of care provided to infants and toddlers.

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Mixed Delivery

High-quality preschool can have a powerful impact on a child’s readiness for school and life. Mixed Delivery allows for parent choice among high quality options that meet the needs of their child and family. In 2016, with support from the Governor and the Virginia General Assembly, VECF launched the Mixed Delivery Preschool Pilot Program to support public-private preschool delivery. In 2020, building on the success of these Mixed Delivery pilots, the program expanded with a new focus on increasing access and funding for preschool slots in private child care programs.

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Childcare Licensing / Subsidy

ChildCareVA.com provides a comprehensive repository of resources and information to make choosing safe, quality child care easier for parents. ChildCareVA also exists to inform caretakers about the benefits of becoming a licensed child care provider or subsidy provider, and keep current providers up-to- date on the latest news and requirements.

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Family Engagement

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Community Partnerships

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Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center

The mission of the Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center (RRSBDC) is to promote small business creation, growth, and development by providing professional business counseling at no charge to the client.

The RRSBDC also provides affordable training and informational resources. We assist small businesses, individuals purchasing or selling a business, not-for-profits, and aspiring business owners. We are able to offer these services at no or minimal cost.

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Training/Workshops/Conferences

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Virginia Department of Education

The Virginia Infant & Toddler Specialist Network on-site services include individualized consultation, targeted training, classroom-focused mentoring, and feedback as well as resources and materials related to increasing the quality of care provided to infants and toddlers.

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