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Webinar: The Magic of Music and Movement Throughout the Day (3/24/2026)

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Webinar: The Magic of Music and Movement Throughout the Day (3/24/2026)

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Source For Learning - Early Childhood Education

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Get to Know Your Early Childhood Special Education Data - TTAC Webinar

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Get to Know Your Early Childhood Special Education Data - TTAC Webinar

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Get to Know Your Early Childhood Special Education Data (4/13, 3:00 PM)

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Get to Know Your Early Childhood Special Education Data (4/13, 3:00 PM) - Learn about early childhood special education data for the state and your school-division. Child count and inclusion data will be presented. Every division will receive a copy of…

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The Science Behind Playful Learning - LinkedIn Session/Conversation

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The Science Behind Playful Learning - LinkedIn Session/Conversation

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TTAC - Resource Menu: Supporting Early Childhood Educators in Inclusive Environments

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TTAC - Resource Menu: Supporting Early Childhood Educators in Inclusive Environments

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Resource Menu-Supporting Early Childhood Educators in Inclusive Environments (4.2025 Update)

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Spring 2025 Professional Development Webinar - Source for Learning ECE

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Spring 2025 Professional Development Webinar - Source for Learning ECE

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Make 2026 Your Year for Professional Development, starting here!Explore these and other PD offerings in our FREE Resource Portal.

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ADMINISTRATORS: Plan Your Own Professional Development

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ADMINISTRATORS: Plan Your Own Professional Development

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Plan Your Own Professional Development - ECE Resource Hub

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Plan Your Own Professional Development Overview The ECE Resource Hub was designed with professional development (PD) in mind. Explore our resources and guiding questions to support coaching, self-reflection, or group PD sessions. There’s no single “right” way to use them — you’ll choose resources to build meaningful, connected learning experiences that fit your goals and […]

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VECC Webinars: Early Language Support (Infant) and Language Modeling (Toddler & PreK)

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VECC Webinars: Early Language Support (Infant) and Language Modeling (Toddler & PreK)

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Program Planning for Increased Inclusion

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Program Planning for Increased Inclusion

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January 21, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm

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Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

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How Teachers Can Teach Without Taking Over: Scaffolding Learning in Preschool Classrooms by Amy Chiu, MSEd

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How Teachers Can Teach Without Taking Over: Scaffolding Learning in Preschool Classrooms by Amy Chiu, MSEd

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December 3, 2025 2:00-3:30

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About this webinar

What does it really mean to support children's learning without doing the work for them?

In this session, presented by early childhood consultant Amy Chiu, M.Ed., from The Work of Play, you'll explore the art and practice of scaffolding - one of the most essential tools in early childhood education. Scaffolding helps bridge the space between what a child can do independently and what they can accomplish with guidance. But it's more than a strategy - it's a mindset rooted in trust, observation, and responsiveness.

You'll be invited to reflect on how you offer help: When is it supportive? When might it unintentionally take over the learning process? Through vivid examples from real classrooms and common parenting experiences, you'll see how scaffolding can empower children to become confident and persistent problem-solvers.

We'll explore how observation, timing, and gentle prompts allow you to provide "just enough" support - nurturing both competence and independence. You'll also consider common pitfalls of over-helping and how to shift into a facilitation role that honors children's voice and agency.

Whether you're a teacher, parent, instructional coach, or administrator, this session will give you concrete tools and language to elevate your practice. Most importantly, it will reframe scaffolding not as something you do to children, but as a way of being with them as they grow.

Join this session to learn to:

1. Define scaffolding and explain its importance in early learning and development.

2. Identify the difference between teaching and taking over.

3. Apply scaffolding strategies that support independence, confidence, and problem-solving.

4. Reflect on their own adult role in moments of struggle or learning discomfort.

5. Use observation and timing to decide when to step in - and when to step back.

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How Teachers Can Teach Without Taking Over: Scaffolding Learning in Preschool Classrooms by Amy Chiu, MSEd | Early Childhood Webinars811 2832 5392

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Free, expert-led early childhood education webinars offering practical strategies and inspiring insights. Serving over 3 million early education professionals, join to learn and receive certificates.

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Language Nutrition Swaps to Boost Language Learning and Growth - 12/11/2025 at 2:00pm

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Language Nutrition Swaps to Boost Language Learning and Growth - 12/11/2025 at 2:00pm

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Language Nutrition Swaps to Boost Language Learning and Growth by Jennifer Adams Oppenheimer, MA, CCC-SLP | Early Childhood Webinars

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Free, expert-led early childhood education webinars offering practical strategies and inspiring insights. Serving over 3 million early education professionals, join to learn and receive certificates.

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Connecting CLASS and Curriculum

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Conectando CLASS y el Plan de Estudios

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Connecting CLASS and Curriculum

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Building Stronger Home-School Connections to Support Child Behavior - June 26

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Building Stronger Home-School Connections to Support Child Behavior - June 26

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Ready to see what’s possible when home and school truly work together?

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Teachstone Inc., a Certified B Corporation®

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Webinar: Family Partnerships for Positive Child Behavior

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Join us Thursday, June 26 at 3:00 PM to discover how strong home-school connections support self-regulation, attention, and behavior in young children.

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Conectando CLASS y el Plan de Estudios

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VDOE-Approved Early Childhood Curriculum List

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VDOE-Approved Early Childhood Curriculum List

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ESTÁNDARES DE DESARROLLO Y APRENDIZAJE TEMPRANO DE VIRGINIA (ELDS) 

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ESTÁNDARES DE DESARROLLO Y APRENDIZAJE TEMPRANO DE VIRGINIA (ELDS) 

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North Central & STREAMin3 February Updates!

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Curriculum, STREAMin3, STREAM, Birth to Five curriculum

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The Source for Learning ECE offers a wide range of free early childhood education resources designed to support educators including classroom experiences, expert-led webinars, comprehensive learning materials, and a supportive educational community.

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Crosswalk: HighScope Infant-Toddler Program Quality Assessment (PQA) and Infant/Toddler CLASS

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Crosswalk: HighScope Infant-Toddler Program Quality Assessment (PQA) and Infant/Toddler CLASS

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Crosswalk: HighScope Infant-Toddler PQA and the Infant/Toddler CLASS

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Find out the connections between the HighScope Infant-Toddler PQA and the Infant/Toddler CLASS.

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Using CLASS and VKRP Data to Plan Professional Development

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Using CLASS and VKRP Data to Plan Professional Development

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February 18, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm

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PreK Data and Dialogue: Using CLASS and VKRP for Professional Development Planning

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Please join us for the PreK Data and Dialogue session on “Using CLASS and VKRP for Professional Development Planning”

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Virginia Child Care Provider Scholarship Program

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Virginia Child Care Provider Scholarship Program

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The Virginia Child Care Provider Scholarship Program (VCCPSP) is available for current/potential child care program staff and intended to aid the staff in completing coursework that will help them improve the quality of child care for the children and families in their program. Staff can complete undergraduate college courses required for a certificate or degree in early childhood education and have it paid by VCCPSP. VCCPSP is funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund that provides financial resources to improve the quality of early care and education in Virginia. VCCPSP is administered by the Virginia Department of Education.

To be considered for VCCPSP persons will be:

an employee of a child care program located in Virginia, or

a Virginia resident (as defined by the Code of Virginia) who is employed in a non-Virginia child care program, or

a Virginia resident who intends to become employed in a Virginia child care program.

Based on eligibility and the availability of funding, priority for VCCPSP will be given to those applications currently employed in the field of early care and education (center-based and family child care programs). For those who do not currently work in a program, the applications will be processed in the final week of the applicant period. Applicants are encouraged to apply early in the application period since funding is limited.

*The full criteria for an applicant is found in Regulation 8VAC20-840-40.

The VCCPSP will pay for either 8 undergraduate community college courses or a maximum lifetime award amount of $4,020 (effective March 15, 2022 for students new to the program) whichever occurs first. Once enrolled, the maximum lifetime award will not change. Scholarships pay for tuition and technology fees at a participating Virginia college or university for up to two courses per semester when the eligibility criteria are met.

Scholarships are available for students who attend a four-year college or university. The scholarship will pay for up to $400 per course for undergraduate courses. Courses must be comparable to the pre-approved community college courses listed above and applicants must provide the following:

a completed paper application;

on a separate of piece of paper include the four-year university course number, title and description you would like to take (this information can be found in the university course catalog);

the comparable community college pre-approved courses ; and

include items (b) and (c) in Section 8 on your paper scholarship application (see courses for community college descriptions.)

Those who are interested in the VCCPSP should submit an online application. Paper applications are only accepted from those students who are applying for a scholarship for a 4-year college.

The application periods are:

June 15 - August 1 for Fall Semester;

October 15-December 1 for Spring Semester; and

March 15-April 15 for Summer Semester

Application periods may close early if funds are no longer available for that application period.

Students MUST apply each semester for which they would like to receive a scholarship, and during the corresponding semester application period.

Students will select a pre-approved course for which a scholarship was not previously received. Students are responsible for registering for those classes with the school.

VCCPSP will pay the colleges or university directly. The program does not reimburse the student. After each application, VCCPSP will verify with each school the students have been awarded scholarships. If a student does pay for a course, it's the students' responsibility to make sure the college will reimburse the student. Recipients are responsible for registering for the classes and providing their award letter to the schools' business office. If this is not done, the business office will not apply properly the scholarship award to the student's account.

What if plans change after you have received a scholarship?

By the last day to add/drop (without financial penalty), students must withdraw from the course by following the college's withdrawal procedures. Students will complete a Course/School Change Form when:

the awarded course is no longer available and a substitute pre-approved course is requested, or

the scholarship cannot be used due to extenuating circumstances, or

an advisor recommends another course.

Change Course Forms that are submitted AFTER this deadline will be denied, and the student will forfeit future awards.

When students receive a scholarship, they agree to allow the college or university to the release the final course grades for all courses paid with Virginia Child Care Provider Scholarship Program funds. Students will complete Authorization to Release Grades Form by the end of the first day of classes. Students are expected to earn an A, B, C or passing grade for the courses. VDOE will not award future scholarships to those who receive a D or failing grade unless the state is reimbursed for the tuition and technology fees used; and have no past occurrences of receiving an award without registering for the class or withdrawing from an awarded class after the add/drop deadline without completing the class.

If you have any question, email vaccscholarship@doe.virginia.gov.

Project Pathfinders Scholarship Program

Project Pathfinders is a scholarship program designed to support current child care and preschool teachers and providers with financial support to pursue credentials, certificates, and degrees through Virginia's Community College System. It is funded through a state appropriation and administered by the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation. Click here to learn more about Project Pathfinders.

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Meaningful Interactions at Home - Teachstone

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Boost your Family Engagement efforts with Teachstone’s workshop, Meaningful Interactions at Home.

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Greater Prince William County (GPW) Area

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Greater Prince William County (GPW) Area

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Micro-Credencial de Estandares de Desarrollo de Aprendizaje Temprano (ELDS por sus siglas en ingles) de Virginia

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Micro-Credencial de Estandares de Desarrollo de Aprendizaje Temprano (ELDS por sus siglas en ingles) de Virginia

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Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) Exploration Webinar Series Explore the 5 ELDS core areas and find ECE Resource Hub strategies to foster learning in each area Virginia’s Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS), Birth-5 Learning Guidelines articulate the skills and knowledge children need to demonstrate by the end of preschool in order to be […]

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Reading Aloud with Purpose: Interactions to Foster a Love of Literacy - May 28

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Reading Aloud with Purpose: Interactions to Foster a Love of Literacy - May 28

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Webinar: Interactions to Foster a Love of Literacy

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Join us May 28, 2025 for strategies to make read-alouds more impactful, build language skills, and spark meaningful conversations with young learners.

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Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

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The Impact of Play: Research, Advocacy, & Play-Diplomacy in Action - June 10

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The Impact of Play: Research, Advocacy, & Play-Diplomacy in Action - June 10

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Source For Learning - Early Childhood Education

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Early Learning Development Standards (ELDS) Micro-Credential

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Early Learning Development Standards (ELDS) Micro-Credential

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Virginia's Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS), Birth-Five Learning Guidelines

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Virginia's Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS), Birth-Five Learning Guidelines

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Nourishing Connections: A Proactive Approach to Mealtimes in Your Classroom by Yev Veverka, Ph.D | Early Childhood Webinars

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Free, expert-led early childhood education webinars offering practical strategies and inspiring insights. Serving over 3 million early education professionals, join to learn and receive certificates.

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 Supporting your team with STREAM - June 11

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Early Language Support (Infant) and Language Modeling (Toddler & PreK) Webinar

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Early Language Support (Infant) and Language Modeling (Toddler & PreK) Webinar

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1.27.2026_VECC Webinar Talk More_Think More Recording.mp4 | Powered by Box

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Kick off summer learning with our free, interactive PD Book Study—a four-week online learning experience starting July 7. This collaborative activity offers 10 PD clock hours and a chance to engage with fellow educators.

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Source For Learning - Early Childhood Education

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Understanding and Using Your External Feedback Report 

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Mythbusting Early Childhood Education - Recording

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Mythbusting Early Childhood Education - Recording

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Mythbusting Early Childhood Education: How the Earliest Interactions Predict the Future and What’s at Stake Today - edWeb

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Join this myth-busting conversation that redefines what quality care looks like for our youngest children—and why it matters more than ever.

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VQB5 Participation Handbook  for Program Leaders 

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VQB5 Participation Handbook  for Program Leaders 

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On Demand Course

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This course is all about managing children’s behaviors through the context of warm, responsive relationships. Throughout this course, you will take a deeper dive into the Subskill: Managing Behaviors.

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NAEYC Resource and Articles

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Teaching Young Children is NAEYC's magazine for anyone who works with preschoolers

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Virginia Association for the Education of Young Children

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Blog - Virginia Association for the Education of Young Children

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In the human services industry, where every dollar counts, finding the right vendors at the right price is crucial for maintaining operations and maximizing resource allocation. The process of sourcing vendors can be time-consuming and often overwhelming, especially when you’re balancing strict budgets, regulatory standards, and the unique needs of your clients. That’s where a service vendor sourcing partner likeRead More

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Ongoing ECE Trainings (Virtual and In-person)

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Ongoing ECE Trainings (Virtual and In-person)

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The Importance of Child Engagement in Play and Learning - October 23, 2025

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The Importance of Child Engagement in Play and Learning - October 23, 2025

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Source For Learning - Early Childhood Education

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The mission of Virginia’s Training and Technical Assistance Centers (T/TAC) is to improve educational opportunities and contribute to the success of children and youth with disabilities (birth - 22 years). The Centers provide quality training and technical assistance in response to local, regional, and state needs. T/TAC services increase the capacity of schools, school personnel, service providers, and families to meet the needs of children and youth.

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Autoevaluación de interacciones entre niños y maestros - Bebés

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Autoevaluación de interacciones entre niños y maestros - Bebés

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Sistema de Puntuación de Evaluación del Aula® (CLASS®) Bebés

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Autoevaluación de interacciones entre niños y maestros - Niños pequeños

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Autoevaluación de interacciones entre niños y maestros - Niños pequeños

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Sistema de Puntuación de Evaluación del Aula® (CLASS®) Niños pequeños

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Autoevaluación de interacciones entre niños y maestros - Pre-escuela

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Autoevaluación de interacciones entre niños y maestros - Pre-escuela

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Sistema de Puntuación de Evaluación del Aula® (CLASS®) Pre-escuela

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All Ages - Collaborating on Quality: Improving CLASS Scores and Child Outcomes

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All Ages - Collaborating on Quality: Improving CLASS Scores and Child Outcomes

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Collaborating on Quality: Improving CLASS Scores and Child Outcomes

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What are quality interactions in early childhood education? How can we measure them? And what’s the best way to improve?