NEW PAGE ON LEADS: Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP)
The Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP) is a structured observation rating scale designed to assess the quality of classroom practices that support the developmental needs of children 2½ - 5 years of age with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in inclusive early childhood settings. This page contains resources for program leaders to learn more about the twelve evidence-based practices included in the ICP, as well as information about how to implement the tool to improve inclusive practices in their program or setting.
This 3-part webinar series is intended for new ECSE administrators, new special education directors or those who would like a refresh on topics related to ECSE administration. The series will cover important topics, including an overview of Early Childhood and ECSE programs; delivering inclusive practices in Early Childhood Care and Education programs; ECSE Indicator data; and Virginia Quality Birth through Five (VQB5). Participants are encouraged to attend all three sessions. Dates: August 21,...
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The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is offering the Itinerant Early Childhood Special Education Service Delivery Model Community of Learning beginning September 2025. The purpose of the Community of Learning (CoL) is to deliver targeted technical assistance and professional development to teachers endorsed in early childhood special education (ECSE) who provide special education services using the itinerant model. In an itinerant model, an ECSE-endorsed teacher travels between...
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New this Year! The VDOE will host ECSE Office Hours for ECSE administrators, special education directors or those who would like to increase knowledge and ask questions on content related to ECSE. Office Hours will be held the third Thursday of the month from 11:00-12:00. Each month, a specific topic will be discussed. There will be a short introduction of the topic followed by the opportunity for you to ask questions. Registration is not required. Simply use the Join the meeting link to...
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VDOE will host a webinar for site administrators who are new to VQB5. The webinar will provide an overview of the required VQB5 participation activities and will address frequently asked questions to help sites prepare for the upcoming VQB5 year.
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Registration Please save the date for our first annual Fall VKRP/VALLS PreK Initiative Webinar on Thursday September 25, 2025 at 11am. Join us to meet with representatives from the Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program and the Virginia Literacy Program for updates on the screeners. The webinar is for any administrator responsible for the oversight of EC/ECSE programs or those who will benefit from additional information about the screeners, requirements, and implementation. Please register to...
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VDOE TTAC ECSE CONTACTS
There are six Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Training and Technical Assistance Centers (TTAC) across the Commonwealth of Virginia that serve professionals in their local areas. Want to know who your ECSE Contacts are?
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The Readiness Connection, a newsletter for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) professionals from the Virginia Department of Education, is sent out weekly. As we continue to move toward greater unification and shared ownership across agencies and funding streams, this newsletter includes statewide updates as well as program-specific information. Archived Readiness Connection newsletters can be found here.
To ensure you receive each issue, sign up here to receive weekly updates from VDOE on early childhood news and updates.
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