Most pre-kindergarten (3-year old and older) and kindergarten students in Fairfax County Public Schools participate in Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program assessments. The EMAS and CBRS tests are given in the fall and spring each year.  Information about the VALLSS test is also available. 

• EMAS is an interview with teacher to determine early mathematics skills
• CBRS is a checklist completed by the teacher after observing the student in class for 2-3 weeks
• Information about the VALLSS test is also available. 

The Early Mathematics Assessment System (EMAS) is used to measure young children’s mathematical thinking. The assessment contains subtests that measure four broad skill areas, which impact later mathematics achievement.

The Child Behavior Rating Scale (CBRS) is used to measure teachers’ perceptions of young children’s behaviors in the school environment. The assessment reports out for two broad skill areas, which impact later academic achievement.

See the Tested Content section on the Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) Information webpage.

The FCPS VRKP score report provides performance information from the most recent testing window. VKRP reports are generated in fall and spring. Families will only receive a report for a window when the student took a VRKP test.

• PreK VKRP reports include results for VALLSS, EMAS, and CBRS assessments
• Kindergarten VKRP reports include results only for EMAS and CBRS assessments. VALLSS results for kindergarten students are reported separately. 

When a student takes EMAS, CBRS, and VALLSS assessments in a testing window, families receive custom score reports within 1-2 months of the close of the window. This delay is due to the timing for data to be confirmed by the state. 

Kindergarten families receive two separate reports: one for VALLSS alone and one for EMAS and CBRS together.

• Reports are posted to the SIS ParentVUE Documents section
• For families without a ParentVUE account, the schools distribute the reports to the family 
• In fall, teachers may also provide a printed copy of the VALLSS report to families during conferences. 

PreK families receive a single report with VALLSS, EMAS, and CBRS results all together.  

• Reports are posted to the SIS ParentVUE Documents section
• For families without a ParentVUE account, the schools distribute the reports to the family 
• Teachers may also provide a printed copy of the report to families. 

Note that kindergarten families also receive a separate score report and cover letter for the VALLSS literacy test in fall, winter, and spring. 

KINDERGARTEN - VKRP SCORE REPORT

To the Parents/Guardians of ____________________SID: _________ GRD: ____

Your child recently took part in the Early Mathematics Assessment System (EMAS) and/or Child Behavior Rating Scale (CBRS) assessments. EMAS and CBRS are two assessments within the Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP). The Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) is the literacy assessment within VKRP. VKRP is a state program designed to understand how children’s early literacy, mathematics, and behaviors support success in kindergarten and beyond. 

This report tells you how your child performed on the EMAS and CBRS assessments. You will also receive a report for your child’s literacy performance on the VALLSS test. Your child’s current performance is reported below for each learning area, including specific skills. Some tests or skills may show a result of NR (Not Reported) or NA (Not Assessed). 

The tables below show how your child performed compared to the maximum and target for each skill. An overall benchmark status summarizes current performance. When a child meets the benchmark in the Fall, it indicates a good start to the year. When a child meets the benchmark in the Spring, it indicates appropriate progress for the year. If your child scored below the benchmark, school staff will:

      -- Review available data to determine if your child needs additional assessments and/or interventions, and 

      -- Communicate any next steps for your child. 

VKRP assessment results provide information about your child’s first experience in school and how they are learning over the course of the year. When teachers understand current skills, they can provide the appropriate support. For more information about how to develop these skills outside of school, visit the “VKRP For Families” webpage (https://vkrponline.org/virginia-kindergarten-readiness-program-2/for-families/). 

To learn more about your child’s strengths and needs in early mathematics, self-regulation, or social skills, please contact your child’s teacher. If your child receives English for language development (ELD) services, keep in mind that the EMAS test is in English. Contact your child’s ESOL teacher for information about their English language development.  

For a translation of this document, please visit the webpage at https://www.fcps.edu/node/39104 or contact your student’s school.

Testing Window: __________      Current School:  ____________ 

FCPS PREK - VKRP SCORE REPORT

To the Parents/Guardians of ______________________SID: ________ GRD: ____

Your child recently took assessments as part of the Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP). VKRP is a state assessment designed to evaluate children’s early literacy, mathematics, and behavior skills, which support success in PreK and beyond. Children benefit from a range of early learning experiences. When teachers understand current skill levels, they can provide appropriate support for a child’s success in school and life. For more information about how to develop these skills outside of school, visit the “VKRP For Families” webpage (https://vkrponline.org/virginia-kindergarten-readiness-program-2/for-families/).

This report tells you how your child performed on the Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS), Early Mathematics Assessment System (EMAS), and Child Behavior Rating Scale (CBRS) assessments. Your child’s current performance is reported below for each learning area, including specific skills. Some tests or skills may show a result of NR (Not Reported) or NA (Not Assessed).  

The report shows how your child scored compared to the maximum for each skill. Where available, a skill status tells if your child is beginning, growing, or strong in meeting state expectations. To learn more about skills and developmental bands, view the PreK sections of the VKRP Test Information webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/39104).  

To learn more about your child’s strengths and needs, please contact your child’s teacher. Teachers monitor your child’s VKRP scores to provide appropriate instruction and support. The school will communicate any next steps for your child.

For a translation of this document, please visit the webpage at https://www.fcps.edu/node/39104 or contact your student’s school.

Testing Window: __________      Administered By:  ____________ 

For a translation of this document, please visit the webpage at https://www.fcps.edu/node/39104 or contact your student’s school.

Literacy Skills - Developmental Bands

When reporting PreK Language and Literacy Screener (LLS) results, four (4) assessed skills receive a developmental band. The chart below shows where a student’s fall skill score fits in the developmental bands: Beginning, Growing, or Strong. 

The LLS includes four subtests to measure Language Comprehension. When reporting LLS results, Language Comprehension subtests are combined to provide a single score. The list below shows the maximum score for each of the Language Comprehension subtests.

• Passage Comprehension: Passage Retell (Max Score = 6)
• Passage Comprehension: Expressive Comprehension Questions (Max Score = 5)
• Passage Comprehension: Receptive Comprehension Questions (Max Score = 4)
• Nonsense Sentences (Max Score = 10)

Mathematics Skills - Developmental Bands

When reporting Early Mathematics Assessment System (EMAS) results, the four mathematics skills are combined to provide an overall scaled score. The chart below shows where a student’s fall overall score fits in the developmental bands: Beginning, Growing, or Strong.

Behavior Skills - Developmental Bands

When reporting Child Behavior Rating Scale (CBRS) results, the two (2) assessed skills receive a developmental band. The chart below shows where a student’s fall skill score fits in the developmental bands: Beginning, Growing, or Strong.

Literacy Skills - Developmental Bands and Comprehension Reporting

When reporting PreK Language and Literacy Screener (LLS) results, four (4) assessed skills receive a developmental band. The chart below shows where a student’s fall skill score fits in the developmental bands: Beginning, Growing, or Strong. 

The LLS includes four subtests to measure Language Comprehension. When reporting LLS results, Language Comprehension subtests are combined to provide a single score. The list below shows the maximum score for each of the Language Comprehension subtests.

• Passage Comprehension: Passage Retell (Max Score = 6)
• Passage Comprehension: Expressive Comprehension Questions (Max Score = 5)
• Passage Comprehension: Receptive Comprehension Questions (Max Score = 4)
• Nonsense Sentences (Max Score = 10)

Mathematics Skills - Developmental Bands

When reporting Early Mathematics Assessment System (EMAS) results, the four mathematics skills are combined to provide an overall scaled score. The chart below shows where a student’s fall overall score fits in the developmental bands: Beginning, Growing, or Strong.

Behavior Skills - Developmental Bands

When reporting Child Behavior Rating Scale (CBRS) results, the two (2) assessed skills receive a developmental band. The chart below shows where a student’s fall skill score fits in the developmental bands: Beginning, Growing, or Strong.