Quality Training and Education

Quality Enhancement Workshops for Early Childhood Teachers   View & download our pdfEducator Workshop Schedule Jan-June 2012

Sign up to receive email notifications of upcoming Smart Beginnings workshops. Call 540-777-4211 or email lynn@uwrv.org to be added to our workshop mailing list.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE LIBRARY - In partnership with TAP Head Start & VWCC, the Raleigh Court Resource Room is now open.  View & download the resource room flier for details & hours of operation. pdfResource Room Fall 2011

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Licensing requirements for childcare providers and preschool teachers
Virginia Department of Social Services

Associates Degree
Virginia Western Community College
Virginia Community College System

Bachelors Degree
James Madison University
Radford University
Norfolk State University

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School Readiness Skills

What do children really need to learn to be ready for school? 

pdfFoundation Blocks - Virginia's Early Learning Standards for 4 year olds

foundation blocks

 

Why Does Quality Matter?

Studies have shown that the quality of childcare does have an affect on a child's future development.

Video Library

Early childhood education is critical to our community's future economic well being. It's a question of pay-now or pay-later. Research indicates that if children are prepared when they start school and reading on grade level in their early years, they're far more likely to stay on track and finish school rather than become a costly drain on the community's social service system. Those who finish school are much more likely to become contributing members of our workforce.

Joyce Waugh, CEcD
President, Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce