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.
With the prevalence of ASD on the rise, the Virginia Commonwealth University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center Autism Center for Education (VCU-RRTC-ACE) is dedicated to providing Virginia public school divisions with essential supports that help students with ASD thrive, both at home and in educational settings. Check out their April newsletter here to learn more: ACE in Action - April 2025
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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 successful in kindergarten. The standards are intended to help early childhood educators understand the basics of child development, implement effective classroom activities, and engage in high-quality teacher child interactions as measured by Virginia’s quality measurement and improvement...
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The VDOE Department of Special Populations and Board Operations has released its updated Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans: Guidelines for Effective Development and Implementation. This document has been updated based on guidance from the U. S. Department of Education. These guidelines also replace the 2015 version and aim to assist Virginia school divisions in implementing effective functional behavior assessment (FBA) and behavior intervention plan (BIP) processes...
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A learning community is a place for individuals to learn new knowledge and skills through collaboration. This community will meet online to share experiences supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other related disabilities. Participants will meet regularly, share expertise, and work collaboratively specifically to promote positive behaviors for students with ASD. Series Topics and Dates: Antecedent-Based Interventions -- January 13 to February 7, 2025 Systematic...
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Help families discover learning in everyday moments and share the The VCU-ACE From Breakfast to Bedtime video series. These videos reveal how children learn through daily routines. From waking up to bedtime, families will learn how to unlock hidden teaching opportunities during diapering, meals, dressing, and more. These short, 6-10 minute videos help transform ordinary moments into extraordinary learning experiences!
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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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