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How do we support high-quality early learning experiences?​

Since 2018, Advancing Effective Interactions and Instruction (AEII) has helped equip Virginia's early childhood programs with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to prepare each child for a great start in school. Our resources support program leaders and teachers to promote positive teacher-child interactions and equitable social-emotional teaching practices.
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TEACHING PRACTICES AND CLASS®

Social-Emotional Crosswalk

AEII developed the SEL Crosswalk to demonstrate how the social and emotional learning (SEL) topics and teaching practices in CASTL’s ECE Resource Hub align with the CLASS® tool.

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We value the significance of equitable early learning experiences for all children. AEII partners with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to provide high-quality professional development resources to Virginia’s birth-to-five programs.

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In previous years, AEII provided coaching and consultation to Virginia’s birth-to-five teachers and leaders to strengthen their social-emotional teaching practices and teacher-child interactions. Now, AEII serves ECE programs through providing free resources for professional development.

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Tools and instructional resources to support teachers’ professional development and intentional teaching practices.