Congratulations to the MCPS Pre-K Team, including the Virginia Pre-School Initiative (VPI) and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) programs, for being recognized by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) for their exceptional work! The recently released VQB5 Quality Profile highlights the division's Pre-K programs' success, with Baldwin Elementary exceeding expectations and Jennie Dean Elementary, Round Elementary, Haydon Elementary, and Weems Elementary meeting expectations.
The VDOE’s new VQB5 portal offers families a clear view of the quality and safety of over 3,000 publicly funded early childhood sites across the state. The system rates programs using CLASS scores and curriculum implementation, assigning one of three levels on the VQB5 Quality Rating scale, ranging from "Needs Support" to "Exceeds Expectations."
A special thanks to Ms. Bautista, VPI Early Learning Coordinator and Community Counselor, and Ms. McDaniel, Pre-K Instructional Support Specialist, for their leadership and dedication, along with the teachers and support staff who ensure the program’s continued success.