Observations & Assessments
Foundational training on the basics of CLASS, Virginia's Classroom Assessment Scoring System
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Learn MoreUnited 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.
Inclusion from a Parent's Perspective with Dr. Kim Austin
What I wish my child's preschool teacher knew regarding inclusion - a special needs parent's perspective. Note: the course video begins at the 13:30 mark after some housekeeping regarding other matters.
Childhood Success Online Resources
A rundown of some of the most useful websites and online resources, hosted by the Childhood Success team at United Way of Southwest Virginia
Observations & Assessments
Introduction to ASQ With Jaye Harvey
Jaye Harvey discusses the importance of Ages & Stages social and emotional screening and the opportunities currently available in that space.
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.
CACFP
CACFP - Child and Adult Food Program
CACFP Child and Adult Care Food Program Supervisor Joyce Mason discusses the importance of providing quality nutrition to young children, who typically eat more meals with childcare providers than with their own families.
Jaye Harvey of ASQ and Tess Salvatore of Wonderschool talk about features that can benefit providers in Southwest Virginia
CACFP
Patrick Dibert gives a Child and Adult Food Care Program 101 course with the Child Success Team
If you believe you should love your neighbors as yourself, then you must first love yourself. Carolyn Koesters discusses self-care for those who care for others.
Physical & Intellectual Development
Melissa Barnes of Brain Injury Services of Southwest Virginia discusses with the Childhood Success Team brain injuries in the early childhood population.
Patrick Dibert returns with a deeper dive into the Child and Adult Care Food Program
Infant Toddler Connection - Early Intervention Specialists
In Virginia, early intervention specialists can work with families of children with developmental delays or disabilities during their day-to-day activities, in their own homes.
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...
