The Workforce Ready Grant, led by Virginia Commonwealth University and funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs, is a collaborative effort to strengthen information about disability in early childhood across Virginia’s community colleges.
Our Mission
Our team is dedicated to strengthening early childhood education by equipping community college faculty and students with knowledge and skills to support young children with disabilities. Through professional development and technical assistance, Virginia’s community colleges and four-year institutions collaborate to enhance coursework, better preparing future educators for the needs of children and families. Learn more on our About Us page!
Our Focus
Increase qualified Early Childhood Education personnel to support young children with disabilities and families.
Increase the capacity of community college faculty to include disability-related information in the curriculum.
Provide effective disability-related professional development and technical assistance.
Project Team
