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Having Trouble with VAPASS? Join our Live Q&A for solutions...
Wednesday March 25 @ 1pm
Presenters: Alexandra (Alex) McPherson, VADoE & Jessica Simmons, VADoE

Summary: Stuck on a specific data entry workflow or curious about the latest system updates? Join us for a dedicated VAPASS Question and Answer session designed to clear the hurdles in your reporting process. We will walk through common troubleshooting scenarios, review best practices for data accuracy, and provide live demonstrations based on your specific questions. Leave this session with the confidence to navigate the portal efficiently and ensure your documentation meets all state requirements. 

Have questions? Submit them ahead of time on our Facebook page or by email provided to ensure they are addressed during the live session. 

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Our Presenters

Alexandra (Alex) McPherson is the Associate Director of the Office of Early Childhood Public-Private Provider Services at the Virginia Department of Education. In this role, she leads work related to Virginia’s publicly-funded early childhood programs, including the Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP), partnering with child care providers, regional stakeholders, and state colleagues to build child care supply, strengthen providers’ experiences, improve systems and operations, and expand access to high-quality publicly funded early childhood options. Alex supports policy, provider engagement, and cross-agency coordination to ensure public-private early childhood programs are supported and that families have an array of child care options that meet their needs. She holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Virginia.

Jessica Simmons is the Associate Director of Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) Operations at the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). She works closely with Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) to enhance the quality, availability, and affordability of child care for families across the Commonwealth. Jessica supports the programs aim to empower families to achieve economic self-sufficiency by enabling parents to work, seek employment, or enroll in educational programs while ensuring their children are in safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environments. Prior to joining VDOE in 2025, she served 10 years as a Program Manager for Navy Child and Youth Programs, supporting child care options for military families. Jessica has a Bachelor’s degree from Towson University in Towson, MD and a Master’s Degree from American University in Washington, D.C.

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