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DOE Updates
Ignite Reading and Lexia Continue Partnership with VDOE to Support ALL In Tutoring
Article: 2025-09-093
Audience: Superintendents, Directors, School Principals
Contact: Dr. Michelle Wallace, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Michelle.Wallace@doe.virginia.gov
The Virginia Department of Education is pleased to announce that no-cost access to Ignite Reading’s 1:1 foundational reading skills tutoring program and Lexia’s Core5 and Power Up reading programs will be extended through the 2025-26 school year as a part of the ALL In Tutoring initiative.
While we are excited to continue these programs next school year, there is less funding available than in school year 2024-25. Therefore, divisions must submit interest forms to request seats for each respective program by March 21, 2025.
- Interest form for requesting Ignite Reading seats
- Interest form for requesting Lexia Core5 and Power Up seats?
About Ignite Reading
Ignite Reading’s program provides 1:1 virtual tutoring through daily, 15-minute sessions delivered by consistent tutors who are trained in Science of Reading-based instruction. The program helps students requiring extra support to master foundational reading skills so they become confident, fluent readers.?
About Lexia Core5 and Power Up
Through Core5® Reading and PowerUp Literacy®, Lexia provides personalized learning, real-time performance data, and resources aligned with the 2024 Virginia Standards of Learning to increase efficacy, sustainability, and student outcomes.
School Divisions’ Process for Obtaining 2025 Diploma Seals
Article: 2025-09-088
Audience: Superintendents
Contact: Theresita Martinez, Office Manager, Theresita.Martinez@doe.virginia.gov
In accordance with section 8VAC20-132-50 of the Board of Education’s Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia (referred to as the “Standards of Accreditation”), students who meet the requirements for graduation and demonstrate academic excellence and outstanding achievement, may be eligible for one or more diploma seals. For a list of available diploma seals and criteria for awarding each, please see VDOE’s Diploma Seals webpage. Graduation requirements are available on the Graduation Requirements webpage.
School divisions who need to place their order for diploma seals for this year’s graduating class should do so through the 2025 Diploma Seal Order Form prior to March 28, 2025. Only one order per division will be accepted.
Please note that diploma seals do not change in appearance year-to-year. Please use any seals remaining from previous years before ordering new seals this year for students graduating in the spring and summer of 2025. As a reminder, the Seal of Advanced Mathematics and Technology is no longer available. This seal has been replaced by the STEM seal.
We ask that divisions accurately report the number of seals awarded in the Student Record Collection as these numbers inform the future production seals. Please be sure to report awarding any STEM, Science, and Environment seals on this report.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Theresita Martinez, Office Manager, Division of Programs, by email at theresita.martinez@doe.virginia.gov
Public Comment for Mathematics Textbooks and Instructional Materials
On February 27, 2025, the Virginia Board of Education received for initial review a list of recommended K-12 Mathematics Textbooks and Instructional Materials. The titles on this list are available for a 30-day public review and comment period via the VDOE website. It is anticipated that the Board will take final action on the recommended list of K-12 Mathematics Textbooks and Instructional Materials at its March 2025 meeting.?Additional information is available on the Mathematics Textbooks and Instructional Materials webpage.
Mathematics Textbooks and Instructional Materials Approved by the Board of Education
On February 27, 2025, the Virginia Board of Education approved a list of K-12 Mathematics Textbooks and Instructional Materials, previously taken for initial review on October 24, 2024. All documents related to approved Mathematics Textbooks and Instructional Materials can be found on the?Mathematics Textbook and Instructional Materials Review web page. In addition, an additional list of recommended K-12 Mathematics Textbooks and Instructional Materials was presented to the Board for initial review at the February 27, 2025 meeting and is anticipated to be presented to the Board for final approval at its March 2025 meeting.
New English Standards of Learning Resources Available from VDOE
New resources to support English teaching and learning have been released and are located on the 2024 English Standards of Learning webpage. The K-12 English Instructional Guides provide support to English and literacy educators as they implement the 2024 English Standards of Learning. This week your school division’s literacy leaders attended a webinar with an overview of the 2024 English Standards of Learning. Recordings and resources will be posted on the 2024 English Standards of Learning webpage as they become available.VDOE English Update
On February 27, 2025, the Virginia Board of Education will receive for initial review lists of recommended Virginia Literacy Act Supplemental and Intervention Programs for Grades 6-8. Beginning February 20, 2025, the recommended 6-8 Supplemental and Intervention Programs will be available for a 30-day public review and comment period via the VDOE website. It is anticipated that the Board will take final action on the recommended lists of Virginia Literacy Act Supplemental and Intervention Programs for Grades 6-8 at its March 2025 meeting.?? Additional information is available at?Intervention Instructional Program Guide & Supplemental Instructional Program Guide | Virginia Department of Education webpage.
