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Overview of Virginia's New Quality Measurement and Improvement System (VQB5): What your students need to know to be successful in the early childhood workforce

Monday July 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

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Early Childhood Education and Childhood Development teachers will receive an overview of Virginia's Quality Measurement and Improvement System and the importance of the Ready Regions to support implementation. Presenters will provide resources and a foundational knowledge of the two nationally recognized quality indicators used within the VQB5 initiative: interactions and curriculum.

Speakers

Lauren Gray

Assistant Director of Early Childhood Care and Education, Minus 9 to 5 at Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University

Lauren has over twenty years of experience in education as a public school teacher, principal, and director. She's spent nearly half of her career in early learning. Currently, she serves as the Assistant Director of Early Childhood Care & Education for Minus 9 to 5, the lead... Read More →

Jodi Roberts

Director of Early Childhood Development, Thrive Birth to Five

Jodi has been in the early care field for over 30 years providing professional development and supports to providers across the state. She was part of the first pilot of Virginia’s Preschool Development Grant (PDG) in 2019 and has continued to support the implementation on the new... Read More →

Monday July 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
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10:15am EDT

Snack Attack!

Monday July 21, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am EDT

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Provide your students with fruit and healthy ingredients and let them play with their food. The cuteness can not be contained!!! This workshop i perfect for classes that cover child development, but all are welcome

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Elaine Lombardi

FACS Teacher, Virginia Beach City Public Schools

I have just completed my 19th year of teaching, all of it in Alternative Education. Our student population fluctuates every week. Because of this, I have designed projects that can usually be done in one class period.

Monday July 21, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
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1:15pm EDT

Bag It Up

Monday July 21, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

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Reduce waste by using an old t-shirt to make a reusable bag. This simple, no-sew make-and-take craft can be done in one class period while addressing sustainability through repurposing. Supplies will be provided.

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Elaine Lombardi

FACS Teacher, Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Monday July 21, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
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2:30pm EDT

Monsters of the Midway

Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

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This simple hand-sewing project can be completed in one period and is a good way to use those last few scraps of felt, lace, ribbon, yarn, buttons and fabric. Supplies will be provided.

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