Supporting Continuous Quality Improvement

An important feature of VQB5 is that measurement, feedback, and supports are ongoing and frequent. VQB5 programs have many opportunities to reflect on their progress during the year using a continuous quality improvement cycle.

Using the results from VQB5 CLASS observations along with information about the use of VDOE-approved curricula, can help site leaders and educators access professional development supports that meet the unique needs of each program.

Resources for Educators:

• CLASS tool summaries in English: Infant/Toddler/Pre-K and Spanish: Infant/Toddler/Pre-K
• CLASS Self-Assessments: Infant/Toddler/Pre-K
• ECE Resource Hub

• CLASS Support Resources for Teachers

Resources for Site/Program Leaders:

• Using CLASS Scores to Guide Improvement/Spanish
• CLASS Birth-To-Five Alignment Summary/Spanish
• CLASS Data Interpretation Worksheets: Infant/Toddler/Pre-K
• CLASS Research Summaries for Program Leaders
• VQB5 Improvement Supports Overview/Spanish
• Coaching in Virginia 2024-2025
• ECE Resource Hub
• CLASS in Virginia

Resources for Improvement Partners: 

• Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center 15-minute In-Service Suites Video Library
• Practice-Based Coaching Resources
• Webinar Recordings:
  • VQB5 Improvement Partner Fall 2024 Webinar (PDF)
  • VQB5 Improvement Partner Spring Webinar
  • VQB5 Improvement Partner Winter Webinar
• VDOE Mandated Reporter Requirements
• ECE Resource Hub

For additional details about how VQB5 supports continuous quality improvement, refer to Section 7 in the VQB5 Guidelines.

To discuss professional development options in your area, please contact your Ready Region.

For questions about VQB5 improvement supports contact vqb5@doe.virginia.gov.