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Whitney Caton introduces the professional development resources available using the myTeachstone platform.
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.
As 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.
We also offer a live Google Docs Calendar with upcoming events and workshops. The Professional Development Calendar is updated as new workshops are planned. You can access the calendar here: Professional Development Calendar
Effective Interactions
Whitney Caton introduces the professional development resources available using the myTeachstone platform.
Program Operations
Sergeant Airborne's step-by-step instructions to create a google/gmail account
Program Operations
Sergeant Airborne's step-by-step instructions for attaching files to gmail
Program Operations
Sergeant Airborne's step-by-step instructions for using Google Drive and Google Docs.
Program Operations
Billy Bailey (Sergeant Airborne of youtube fame) leads an introductory discussion of how to use the Internet.
Program Operations
Technology Skills for Early Childhood Educators and Professionals
Technology Skills Audrey Kirk leads a discussion on topics ranging from creating documents to useful websites for Early Childhood Education Professionals.
Observations & Assessments
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.
Program Operations
Joyce Mason returns to discuss the benefits of flash freezing fruits and vegetables.
Program Operations
Let's Get Organized with CACFP and ChildSavers
Nena Buck of Childsavers goes over simple steps providers can take to keep organized!
Program Operations
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...
Observations & Assessments
Developmental Screening Initiative: Video 1
Resilience Manager Danielle Dye walks you through the steps to add a child profile, caregiver profile, add a screening & schedule a follow up for ASQ Online.
Observations & Assessments
Developmental Screening Initiative: Video 2
Childhood Success Outreach Coordinator Crystal Rasnake walks you through screening follow-ups for ASQ Online.
Observations & Assessments
Developmental Screening Initiative: Video 3
Resilience Manager Danielle Dye goes through the steps to explore ASQ Online.
Observations & Assessments
Developmental Screening Initiative: Video 4
Childhood Success Outreach Coordinator Crystal Rasnake goes step-by-step through how to create a webpage and complete a FA screening inside ASQ Online.
Program Operations
Technology Tips Manager of Childhood Success Audrey Kirk walks you through the steps to download and use a browser, add and use a new email account & best practices for social media.
Effective Interactions
Increase your productivity and decrease your challenging classroom behavior with the implementation of routines and transitions. Did you know that most problem behavior in the classroom occurs when children don’t know what to do, in between activities, and when they...
Physical & Intellectual Development
When To Play And When To Get Out Of The Way
Surveys show that most early childhood educators request a reduction in academic pressures and more respect for the normal developmental range of abilities in young children. They want less testing, less data, less paperwork and more time to focus on...
Program Operations
Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC)
Did you continue to pay your W-2 staff from March 13, 2020 – September 30, 2021 while your business was impacted by the pandemic? You may qualify for the ERTC which you can retroactively apply for through 2024. Learn more...
Program Operations
Learn about creating a three part job announcement and finding top talent. Additionally, learn how to implement other proven strategies to improve your staff recruitment outcomes.
Program Operations
How Can Technical Assistance Support Me in Stregthening My Business?
We have partnered with the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation to offer free business coaching to child care providers. The coaching is offered by Civitas Strategies Early Start. Learn about what you can expect from business coaching, the types of topics...
Program Operations
Finding Hidden Treasures: Tax Education for Child Care Businesses
Growing your revenue is important and so is not losing money unnecessarily. Luminary Evaluation Group performed an analysis of 60 child care business’s 2019 tax returns. There were some big findings that could lead to significant money and time saved...
Program Operations
How Can I Get My Business Ready for a New Year?
The end of the year is often a time when we reflect on the year which has passed. New Year’s resolutions are commonly discussed for your personal life—but what about your business affairs? Whether you are an operation of one...
Family Engagement
Virginia's Early Learning and Development Standards Birth to Five Learning Guidelines Webinar
Child Development
This presentation takes a closer look at what SPD looks like, especially in children. You will learn more about the signs and symptoms, effective strategies and accommodations, tips for communication. Take a closer look at everyday life with Sensory Processing...
Child Development
This presentation takes a closer look at what SPD looks like, especially in children. You will learn more about the signs and symptoms, effective strategies and accommodations, tips for communication. Take a closer look at everyday life with Sensory Processing...
Child Development
This presentation takes a closer look at what SPD looks like, especially in children. You will learn more about the signs and symptoms, effective strategies and accommodations, tips for communication. Take a closer look at everyday life with Sensory Processing...
Child Development
This presentation takes a closer look at what SPD looks like, especially in children. You will learn more about the signs and symptoms, effective strategies and accommodations, tips for communication. Take a closer look at everyday life with Sensory Processing...
Social & Emotional Development
Strategies for Supporting SEL and Connection in Your Classroom: Why Relationships Matter
Incorporating social emotional learning into the classroom can be challenging, especially with the range of developmental ages and curricular expectations involved. However, we now know more than ever the value appropriate experiences and interactions have on the growing child and...
Social & Emotional Development
Strategies for Supporting SEL & Connection in Your Classroom: How SEL Support Learnign & Development
Incorporating social emotional learning into the classroom can be challenging, especially with the range of developmental ages and curricular expectations involved. However, we now know more than ever the value appropriate experiences and interactions have on the growing child and...
Social & Emotional Development
Strategies for Supporting SEL and Connection in Your Classroom: Putting Theory Into Practice
Incorporating social emotional learning into the classroom can be challenging, especially with the range of developmental ages and curricular expectations involved. However, we now know more than ever the value appropriate experiences and interactions have on the growing child and...
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"Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!" Concept Development Series Part 1
Oh The Thinks You Can Think Concept Development Part 1 Let children do the thinking! In this session, we’ll discuss how to build children’s cognition skills including problem solving, creating, and connecting.This workshop is geared towards PreK teachers.This...
