Early Educators
Information for Early Educators
Virginia Star Quality Initiative (VSQI)
What is the VA Star Quality Initiative?- What to look for in high quality childcare and preschool facilities. (VSQI brochure)
- Star Rated Sites in the Roanoke Region
- Search for Star Rated Sites in Virginia
- VSQI Program Application.pdf (or call 540-777-4211 for more information about how to become a star rated site
Professional Resources
- VA Foundation Blocks for Early Learning - 4 year old standards
- Milestones of Child Development
- Competencies for Early Child Professionals
- Commonwealth of Virginia Early Childhood and Child Care Professional Career Lattice
- Kindergarten transition plans 1
- Kindergarten transition plans 2
- American University Radio- How Day Care Affects Children
- Council of Community Services
- Child and Adult Care Food Program
Early Childhood Organizations
- Smart Beginnings
- Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF)
- Virginia Association for Early Childhood Education (VAECE)
- Southwest Virginia Association for Early Childhood Education (SVAECE)
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- Voices for Children
School Readiness Skills
What do children really need to learn to be ready for school?
Foundation Blocks - Virginia's Early Learning Standards for 4 year olds
See Also - Virginia's Milestones for Child Development (Birth-5)
Quality Matters
Studies have shown that the quality of childcare does have an affect on a child's future development.
View examples of quality early learning environments and activities on the SBGR Pinterest Page.
EDUCATOR TRAINING RESOURCES
SELF STUDY
SBGR Self Study Reflection Form Download and use this form to receive training credit for the self study options, listed below :
- SBGR video library
- SBGR article from Facebook
- SBGR article from Pinterest
- CELL videos
- NAEYC radio
- SECA radio
- Zero to Three Podcasts
- T/TAC online
WORKSHOPS
Sign up to receive email notifications of upcoming Smart Beginnings workshops. Call 540-777-4211 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 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. Call 540-777-0915 for details & hours of operation.
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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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