Observations & Assessments
Foundational training on the basics of CLASS, Virginia's Classroom Assessment Scoring System
United Way of Southwest Virginia fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in Southwest Virginia because they are the building blocks for a good quality of life.
Learn MoreAs the needs of Southwest Virginians change, so too do the best practices for meeting those needs.
Learn MoreJoin us in our fight for our friends and neighbors in Southwest Virginia by exploring the options below.
United Way of Southwest Virginia fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in Southwest Virginia because they are the building blocks for a good quality of life.
Learn MoreAs the needs of Southwest Virginians change, so too do the best practices for meeting those needs.
Research continually shows new best practices for our partners, and continuous professional development is key to success.
Observations & Assessments
Foundational training on the basics of CLASS, Virginia's Classroom Assessment Scoring System
Technology
Whitney Caton introduces the professional development resources available through MyTeachstone.
Observations & Assessments
Foundational Overview of CLASS
A broad overview of CLASS, Virginia's Classroom Assessment Scoring System, hosted by Carolyn Koesters.
Learn to use routines to smoothly transition between activities, multiple settings, and programs with Sherry Barnard.
Creating a Google Account - Example
Sergeant Airborne's step-by-step instructions to create a google/gmail account
Technology
Sergeant Airborne's setp-by-step instructions for attaching files to gmail
Sergeant Airborne's step-by-step instructions for using Google Drive and Google Docs
Billy Bailey (Sergeant Airborne of youtube fame) leads an introductory discussion of how to use the Internet.
Technology
Technology Skills for Early Childhood Educators and Professionals
Audrey Kirk leads a discussion on topics ranging from creating documents to useful websites for Early Childhood Education Professionals.
Healthy & Safe Learning Environment
Virginia Heals and Virginia Heals Toolkit
Martin Parker discusses the mission of Virginia HEALS - creating linked systems of care in which children who experience trauma receive coordinated support based on their individual needs.
Jaye Harvey of ASQ and Tess Salvatore of Wonderschool talk about features that can benefit providers in Southwest Virginia
CACFP
Joyce Mason returns to discuss the benefits of flash freezing fruits and vegetables.
CACFP
Let's Get Organized with CACFP and ChildSavers
Nena Buck of Childsavers goes over simple steps providers can take to keep organized!
CACFP
Sneaky Vegetables In Your Pasta Sauce
Sneaky Veggies in Your Sauce is an informational video demonstration for Childcare Providers how to make a Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) approved sauce that includes all of the ingredients required to meet an approved meal pattern for...
