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Virginia Assessment Program

State assessments measure students' mastery of content standards

The Virginia Assessment program is made up of the collection of state tests that measure students' mastery of state content standards. These include:

  • Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests in Grades 9-12
  • Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests in Grades 3-8
  • Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP)

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Assessment Options for Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities have several options for participating in the regular state accountability assessments.

Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) Information

Understand your child's participation and performance on VAAP.

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Assessment: Details and data for the 2023-24 School Year
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Information for Families about Testing & Assessments

Learn about the testing and assessment in FCPS, including rights and responsibilities related to assessments.
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SOL Tests in Elementary and Middle Schools

SOL assessments are used in grades 3-8 for federal and state accountability
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Virginia Board of Education Meeting Sumary

The Constitution of Virginia empowers the Virginia Board of Education (VBOE) with the general supervision of the public school system. This includes responsibility for (subject to General Assembly approval) the major regulations governing public education in Virginia, such as the Standards of…