Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Office Hours
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; see link above for topics! 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 attend.
2/10/2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: The webinar will provide a description of the Virginia Model and outline the essential practices that support children’s access and participation in inclusive settings and natural environments.
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February 26, 1:30-2:30pm – Data Driven Program Planning - utilizing historical data and available resources to plan for an effective program. March 12, 1:30-2:30pm - Coordination of Resources – information on how to coordinate efficiently across preschool programs, including blending funding and sharing resources. March 26,1:30-2:30pm – Increasing Inclusion – discussion of best practices and resources for increasing inclusion of students with disabilities in preschool...
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February 26, 2026 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm: The purpose of this technical assistance is to assist local school division teams in completing the COS process accurately and with fidelity. Since the COS process is designed to be completed by a team of individuals who know the child, and thus can provide multiple sources of information for consideration when completing the ratings, teams are encouraged to attend the session together and work collaboratively through case studies provided.
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January 21st 2:00pm-3:30pm: Program Planning for Increased Inclusion (Presented by Tiffany Johnson, Hanover County Public Schools) February 18th 2:00pm-3:30pm: Using CLASS and VKRP Data to Plan Professional Development (Presented by Julie McClamrock, August County Public Schools) March 18th 2:00pm-3:00pm: Choosing a Curriculum for your Program (Presented by Becca Carter, Virginia Beach Public Schools)
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3/3/2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: This webinar, presented by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Department of Education, will provide information about the transition from Early Intervention Services (Part C) to Early Childhood Special Education (Part B).
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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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Creating Connections to Shining Stars is a collaborative effort between Virginia's Part C, Early Intervention and Part B, Early Childhood Special Education programs. The conference will focus on promoting and supporting the implementation of evidence-based practices in inclusive settings for infants, toddlers, and young children, both with and without disabilities.
Share your knowledge and expertise with colleagues. The Call for Proposals is now open! Proposals are due January 9, 2026!
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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