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DOE Updates
Implementation of the End-of-Course Integrated Reading and Writing Component of the Standards of Learning Reading Test?
Audience: Superintendents, Directors, School Principals, Teachers, English/Language Arts Supervisors
Contact: Office of Student Assessment, Student_Assessment@doe.virginia.gov
As noted previously, beginning in spring 2024, the Standards of Learning (SOL) Reading test includes a new Integrated Reading and Writing (IRW) test component for grade 5, grade 8, and end-of-course (EOC). In the current implementation plan for the EOC IRW, for students enrolled in Grade 11 English the EOC IRW component is optional for divisions to administer at this time. Students are required to complete the EOC SOL Reading test for federal accountability requirements; however, divisions may a) determine not to administer the EOC IRW component within the division or b) make the component optional for their high school students completing Grade 11 English. In spring 2024, the IRW component will not be used for accountability purposes. Please note this option does not apply to the Grade 5 and Grade 8 IRW components.
As a reminder, students must continue to earn one verified credit in reading and one in writing as part of their graduation requirements, and they must complete the EOC SOL Reading test to meet federal accountability requirements. A reading verified credit can be achieved by passing the EOC SOL Reading test or achieving the required minimum score on?Substitute Tests Approved for Awarding Verified Credit in?reading. A writing verified credit can be achieved by passing the EOC SOL Writing test, achieving the required minimum score on Substitute Tests Approved for Awarding Verified Credit in writing, or within a participating division, earning a verified credit through successful completion of local performance assessments. The EOC IRW component is not included in the current graduation or federal accountability requirements.?
Application Window open for the Science Standards of Learning Revision CommitteesThe VDOE is seeking nominations for individuals who are qualified and available to serve on the Science Standards Revision Committee to review the K-12 Science Standards of Learning during the summer of 2024. Nominees should be teachers, principals, administrators, content specialists, reading specialists, or other educators who have expertise with the content area and current standards. The Committee will meet between June 25-June 27, 2024, at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, to review and revise the standards. Individuals who wish to serve on a committee to review the K-12 Science Standards of Learning must submit an application using the SOL Teacher Committee Application Form by March 29.
