This web page provides information on
student achievement in
Virginia
’s Assessment Program as reported in state accreditation, federal “No
Child Left Behind” Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) report, school report
cards, and SAT’s. Other
general testing information is available for both parents and school
personnel. Parents may find
testing schedules, assessment reports, test taking tips, and SOL resources
helpful. School personnel will
find instructional links for alternative assessments, classroom
instruction, school test coordinator’s forms and various reports.
If you need additional information please contact Abby Thompson,
Division Director of Assessment/Testing at 434-263-7100.
The Assessment and Testing department
supports student learning and achievement with the analysis of student
data. It is our goal to improve student achievement through:
·
Supporting the instructional department with quality data
with which to make instructional decisions through
o
quality local benchmark assessments
o
timely data analysis
o
targeted remediation programs, and
o
recognizing and promoting quality instructional practices
·
Providing a system for teachers and administrators
o
to monitor student progress on the Standards of Learning
o
to identify student’s strengths and areas of needed
improvement
o
to identify targeted remediation goals and objectives
o
to adjust instructional practices based upon student
learning outcomes.
o
to evaluate and plan improvement strategies
·
Implementing
Virginia
’s Assessment Program for the Standards of Learning
·
Accurate reporting of local, state and federal assessment
data.
Abby Thompson