News

The latest news and announcements related to the AEII & VECC Initiatives

December 2025

VECC’s Free Resource to Support Your CLASS® and Social-Emotional Practices

Need help creating goals that connect CLASS® Dimensions and Social-Emotional
teaching practices? Use VECC’s “Cheat Sheet” to learn how to make connections
and see sample goals!

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October 2025

VECC Expands Services Beyond “Needs Support” Sites

This year, VECC will provide services to a limited number of Virginia’s early childhood programs with a “Meets Expectation” Quality Rating, reaching more teachers and children. Services will begin in October.

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September 2025

VECC Kicks Off the 2025-26 Program Year

September marked the start of VECC coaching and training services with Virginia’s early childhood programs with a “Needs Support” Quality Rating! 

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The latest reports related to the AEII or VECC initiatives