What is VQB5?
The Unified Virginia Quality Birth to Five System (VQB5) is a measurement and improvement system that focuses on the quality of all publicly-funded* birth-five classrooms and supports families to choose quality programming across different program types. VQB5 sets shared expectations for measuring quality and supporting teachers for all birth to five programs.
Through VQB5, teachers and leaders will receive the feedback and support they need to help young children learn. All publicly-funded programs are required to participate in the VQB5 program. Child Care program ratings can be viewed on the VDOE website.
Early childhood programs that do not receive any public funds have the option to participate.
Why participate in VQB5?
- Strengthened quality: Through VQB5, educators and leaders will receive individualized feedback and support to provide quality experiences for young children
- Training and support: Educators and leaders participating in VQB5 will have access to supports, training, and resources to help improve interactions and curriculum, including CLASS® training
- Opportunity to receive observations and resources around CLASS
EVMS Minus 9 to 5 administers the VQB5 grant for Ready Region Southeastern. This means that all publicly funded birth-five classrooms in the region are eligible to participate.
There are more resources and supports available for VQB5, more targeted professional development to support improvement of CLASS scores, an improved LinkB5 user experience, as well as roles such as a Family Engagement Specialist, a Coordinated Enrollment Specialist, and a regional Family Council.
To learn more about VQB5 in general, please see the Virginia Department of Education’s VQB5 webpage.