Early Childhood Education in Virginia: Updates from the 2021 General Assembly Session
Early Childhood Education in Virginia: Updates from the 2021 General Assembly Session David CaryAssistant Secretary of Early Childhood Education and Chief of Staff to the First Lady at the Office of the Governor It has been a year unlike any other in Virginia, and educators have felt the impact of this pandemic more than most. […]
Up Your Game Plan with VKRP this Spring 2021
Up Your Game Plan with VKRP – Spring 2021 March Madness Continues! In our last blog, the PALS coaches shared 3 tips for planning your Spring PALS assessments. This week, the VKRP Team assists in a 3 point play with – “before, during, and after” tips – to help you “spring” into action for VKRP […]
Make a Game Plan for PALS-K Spring 2021
Make a Game Plan for PALS-K Spring 2021! It may be March Madness, but these 3 tips from your PALS coaches will help you stay on top of your game! Before: Go for the Set Play! Get the details set. Determine when (date, time, location) you will give PALS-K. The Spring 2021 Assessment Term begins […]
Addressing Equity in Early Learning
Addressing Equity in Early Learning – The Time is Now Tamilah Richardson, Ed.D, Associate Director of Early Childhood Learning, VDOE Make Equity Visible Just over a year ago, Leah Walker, the Virginia Department of Education’s (VDOE) Director of Equity and Community Engagement, shared a clear message about why equity must begin with early learning. And […]
Join VKRP in Celebrating Virginia Kindness Week!
Join VKRP in Celebrating Virginia Kindness Week! A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way We all remember that teacher who welcomed us to class each day and showed us the kindness and compassion that helped us to reach our full potential as students. Many of us became educators because of those fond memories of these […]
PALS Blog: You Have Literacy Data, Now What?
PALS Blog: You Have Literacy Data, Now What? A Look at the Literacy Data The PALS Office continues to be amazed at the tenacity and dedication of teachers across the state. The fall data collection term was a success and mid-year testing is well underway with approximately 26,500 Kindergarten assessments completed. Despite the challenges of […]
