Virginia Standards of Learning for All Subjects and Grade Levels
The Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools describe the commonwealth's expectations for student learning and achievement in grades K-12 in English, mathematics, science, history and social science, technology, the fine arts, foreign language, health and physical education, and driver education.

Standards of Learning Curriculum Frameworks for English, Mathematics, Science, and History and Social Science
The Curriculum Framework amplifies the Standards of Learning and defines the content knowledge, skills, and understandings that are measured by the Standards of Learning tests.

Standards of Learning Enhanced Sample Scope and Sequence Guides for English, Science, Mathematics, and History and Social Science
The Virginia Standards of Learning Enhanced Scope and Sequence is a resource that provides sample lesson plans and instructional resources intended to help teachers align their classroom instruction with the Standards of Learning.

Standards of Learning Test Blueprints
The Standards of Learning test blueprints serve as a guide to teachers, parents, and students in that they show Standards of Learning covered by a test, reporting categories of test items, number of test items, and general information about how the test questions are constructed.

Standards of Learning Released Test Items
These files are a form of the tests that students across the Commonwealth of Virginia took as part of the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments. The test questions are representative of the content and skills included in the Virginia SOL tests and are provided to help you understand the format of the tests and questions.

Project Graduation
Project Graduation provides additional opportunities for students to earn the verified units of credit required to receive a high school diploma.

Project Graduation Online Tutorials The tutorial identifies student academic needs with an online pretest and provides tailored Web-based lessons to meet those needs. The tutorial is available at no charge to public school students in Virginia.

Virginia Electronic Practice Assessment Tool
The resources here are intended to support and enhance student preparation for the Standards of Learning Assessment. These tutorials provide direct exposure to the format and structure of the questions, and enable users to receive direct feedback for each item. Users can also download and print resource information for tips, techniques, and strategies related to reading and writing.

VGLA Preparation of Evidence Optional Forms
The forms on this page may be used to assist with the development of a collection of evidence (COE) that is submitted as a Virginia Grade Level Alternative (VGLA) assessment. Print the directions and follow the procedures that have been outlined.

English Standards of Learning (2002)
The Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools describe the commonwealth's expectations for student learning and achievement in English.
Standards of Learning For All Subject Areas Currently in Effect for Virginia Public Schools
Standards of Learning For K-12 English (PDF Format)

English Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework (2003)
The English Curriculum Framework defines the content knowledge, skills, and understandings that are measured by the Standards of Learning tests.

English Standards of Learning Enhanced Sample Scope and Sequence Guides (2004)
The Enhanced Scope and Sequence provides teachers with sample lesson plans that are aligned with the essential knowledge and skills in the Curriculum Framework.

Standards of Learning Test Blueprints
The Standards of Learning test blueprints serve as a guide to teachers, parents, and students in that they show Standards of Learning covered by a test, reporting categories of test items, number of test items, and general information about how the test questions are constructed.

2005 Technical Assistance Document for Reading in Grades 2 through 8
The elementary and middle school reading technical assistance document provides clarification concerning the reading tests and the English Curriculum Framework and serves as a resource that depicts the building process of the reading standards.

Standards of Learning Released Test Items
These files are a form of the tests that students across the Commonwealth of Virginia took as part of the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments. The test questions are representative of the content and skills included in the Virginia SOL tests and are provided to help you understand the format of the tests and questions.

English Standards of Learning and English Language Proficiency Standards of Learning for Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students
The English Language Proficiency Standards of Learning support the English language development of limited English proficient (LEP) students. The goal of these standards is to provide the foundation that will enable LEP students to be successful in the English Standards of Learning

English: Strategies for Teaching Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students – A Supplemental Resource to the K-12 English Standards of Learning Enhanced Scope and Sequence
The purpose of this document is to provide language arts and content teachers with a brief overview of second language acquisition theory and suggest effective strategies for differentiating instruction for limited English proficient students.

Virginia Electronic Practice Assessment Tool
The resources here are intended to support and enhance student preparation for the Standards of Learning Assessment. These tutorials provide direct exposure to the format and structure of the questions, and enable users to receive direct feedback for each item.

VGLA Preparation of Evidence Optional Forms
The forms on this page may be used to assist with the development of a collection of evidence (COE) that is submitted as a Virginia Grade Level Alternative (VGLA) assessment. Print the directions and follow the procedures that have been outlined.

Elementary School Resources

Middle School Resources

High School Resources

Mathematics Standards of Learning (2001)
The Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools describe the commonwealth's expectations for student learning and achievement in mathematics
Standards of Learning For All Subject Areas Currently in Effect for Virginia Public Schools

Standards of Learning For K-12 Math (PDF Format)

Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis Standards of Learning added August, 2007 (PDF Format)

Mathematics Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework (2001)
The Mathematics Curriculum Framework defines the content knowledge, skills, and understandings that are measured by the Standards of Learning tests.

Mathematics Standards of Learning Enhanced Sample Scope and Sequence Guides (2004)
The Mathematics Enhanced Scope and Sequence provides teachers with sample lesson plans that are aligned with the essential knowledge and skills in the Curriculum Framework.

Standards of Learning Test Blueprints
The Standards of Learning test blueprints serve as a guide to teachers, parents, and students in that they show Standards of Learning covered by a test, reporting categories of test items, number of test items, and general information about how the test questions are constructed.

Economics and Financial Literacy
These objectives for economics education and financial literacy are required of all students at the middle and high school levels to further the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for responsible citizenship in a constitutional democracy.

Standards of Learning Released Test Items
These files are a form of the tests that students across the Commonwealth of Virginia took as part of the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments. The test questions are representative of the content and skills included in the Virginia SOL tests and are provided to help you understand the format of the tests and questions.

Mathematics: Strategies for Teaching Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students – A Supplemental Resource to the K-12 English Standards of Learning Enhanced Scope and Sequence
The purpose of this document is to provide mathematics teachers with a brief overview of second language acquisition theory and suggest effective strategies for differentiating instruction for limited English proficient students.

Virginia Electronic Practice Assessment Tool
The resources here are intended to support and enhance student preparation for the Standards of Learning Assessment. These tutorials provide direct exposure to the format and structure of the questions, and enable users to receive direct feedback for each item.

VGLA Preparation of Evidence Optional Forms
The forms on this page may be used to assist with the development of a collection of evidence (COE) that is submitted as a Virginia Grade Level Alternative (VGLA) assessment. Print the directions and follow the procedures that have been outlined.

Mathematics Vocabulary
Language in mathematics is important because it is necessary for communication, mathematics reasoning, and precision. Words, symbols, and diagrams must map onto each other. The definitions or explanations given are not definitions or explanations that students should memorize but are the mathematics that the teacher should know in order to provide in-depth instruction in the content.

Elementary School Resources

Middle School Resources

High School Resources

Science Standards of Learning, Kindergarten through Physics (2003)
The Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools describe the commonwealth's expectations for student learning and achievement in science.
Standards of Learning For All Subject Areas Currently in Effect for Virginia Public Schools
Standards of Learning For K-12 Science (PDF Format)

Science Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework (2003)
The Science Curriculum Framework defines the content knowledge, skills, and understandings that are measured by the Standards of Learning tests.

Science Standards of Learning Enhanced Sample Scope and Sequence Guides (2005)
The Enhanced Scope and Sequence provides teachers with sample lesson plans and instructional resources that are aligned with the essential knowledge and skills in the Curriculum Framework.

Science Standards of Learning Sample Scope and Sequence Guides
These sample documents provide guidance on how the essential understandings, knowledge, skills, and processes that are identified in the Standards of Learning may be introduced to students in a logical, sequential, and meaningful manner.

Standards of Learning Test Blueprints
The Standards of Learning test blueprints serve as a guide to teachers, parents, and students in that they show Standards of Learning covered by a test, reporting categories of test items, number of test items, and general information about how the test questions are constructed.

Standards of Learning Released Test Items
These files are a form of the tests that students across the Commonwealth of Virginia took as part of the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments. The test questions are representative of the content and skills included in the Virginia SOL tests and are provided to help you understand the format of the tests and questions.

Alternatives to Animal Dissection, Guidelines and Resources
The Board of Education sets forth guidelines to be implemented by local school divisions regarding alternative dissection techniques.

Crosswalk for Science Standards of Learning 1995 to 2003
The crosswalk is a document that shows the changes between the 1995 and 2003 SOL.

Science Standards of Learning Instruction and Assessment Transition Schedule
This superintendent’s memo includes an attachment that outlines the testing schedule in regard to the revised English and Science SOL.

Virginia Electronic Practice Assessment Tool
The resources here are intended to support and enhance student preparation for the Standards of Learning Assessment. These tutorials provide direct exposure to the format and structure of the questions, and enable users to receive direct feedback for each item.

VGLA Preparation of Evidence Optional Forms
The forms on this page may be used to assist with the development of a collection of evidence (COE) that is submitted as a Virginia Grade Level Alternative (VGLA) assessment. Print the directions and follow the procedures that have been outlined.

Elementary School Resources

Middle School Resources

High School Resources

History and Social Science Standards of Learning (2001)
The Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools describe the commonwealth's expectations for student learning and achievement in history and social science.
Standards of Learning For All Subject Areas Currently in Effect for Virginia Public Schools
Standards of Learning For K-12 History and Social Sciences (PDF Format)

History and Social Science Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework (2001)
The History and Social Science Curriculum Framework defines the content knowledge, skills, and understandings that are measured by the Standards of Learning tests.

Technical Edits to the 2001 History and Social Science Curriculum Framework (2002)
Underlining and strike-throughs have been used to indicate technical edits.

History and Social Science Standards of Learning Enhanced Sample Scope and Sequence Guides (2004)
The Enhanced Scope and Sequence provides teachers with sample lesson plans and instructional r resources that are aligned with the essential knowledge and skills in the Curriculum Framework.

Standards of Learning Test Blueprints
The Standards of Learning test blueprints serve as a guide to teachers, parents, and students in that they show Standards of Learning covered by a test, reporting categories of test items, number of test items, and general information about how the test questions are constructed.

Economics and Financial Literacy
These objectives for economics education and financial literacy are required of all students at the middle and high school levels to further the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for responsible citizenship in a constitutional democracy.

Everyday Civics
Civics education in Virginia emphasizes the importance of citizen involvement in all levels of government and promotes the study of state and local government among the Commonwealth's citizens. This Web site will enhance teachers’ content knowledge and support the development of instructional strategies for teaching civics in k-12 history and social science classrooms. Ready resources for the classroom include lesson plans, discussion boards, primary documents, Internet links, and media.

Global Learning Virginia Standards of Learning
The increased interdependency of nations and people requires that our K-12 instructional program reinforce and augment international knowledge. Global Learning combines links to many international organizations, information about international education, and lesson plans designed to enhance student learning.

Documents of American History
State law requires that the Documents of American History shall be taught to all students in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Maps of the Five Geographic Regions of Virginia (2001)

• Outline Map
• Map With Counties
• Map Without Counties

Selected Geographic Regions of North America (2001)
Correlates to Standard USI.2b for History and Social Science.

VGLA Preparation of Evidence Optional Forms
The forms on this page may be used to assist with the development of a collection of evidence (COE) that is submitted as a Virginia Grade Level Alternative (VGLA) assessment. Print the directions and follow the procedures that have been outlined.

Elementary School Resources

Middle School Resources

High School Resources

Teaching English, and History and Social Science Through Foreign Language
The Virginia Department of Education has completed an initiative to develop foreign language instructional activities with connections to English and/or history and social science. These instructional activities are sample lessons developed by foreign language teachers throughout the commonwealth and are intended to serve as models for various instructional strategies.

Music and Standards of Learning Implementation
The following topics are included: What's Happening in the Arts, Standards of Learning Documents, Calendar of Events, Professional Organizations, Foundations, Resources, Student/Teacher Opportunities, and Grants/Funding.

Visual Arts and Standards of Learning Implementation
The following topics are included: What's Happening in the Arts, Standards of Learning Documents, Calendar of Events, Professional Organizations, Foundations, Resources, Student/Teacher Opportunities, Grants/Funding, Advanced Placement, Museums, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, and topics in Safety/Toxic Art.

Dance and Standards of Learning Implementation
The following topics are included: What's Happening in the Arts, Standards of Learning Documents, Calendar of Events, Professional Organizations, Foundations, Resources, Student/Teacher Opportunities, Grants/Funding, Advanced Placement, Museums, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, and topics in Safety/Toxic Art.

Theatre and Standards of Learning Implementation
The following topics are included: What's Happening in the Arts, Standards of Learning Documents, Calendar of Events, Professional Organizations, Foundations, Resources, Student/Teacher Opportunities, Grants/Funding, Advanced Placement, Museums, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, and topics in Safety/Toxic Art.

K-10 Health Education Technical Assistance Guides
The Health Education Standards of Learning delineates the concepts, processes, and skills for health education in kindergarten through grade 10 for Virginia’s public schools. The goals and standards in this document are intended to provide the knowledge, processes, and skills needed to help students avoid health-risk behaviors.

K-12 Physical Education Technical Assistance Guides
The Physical Education Standards of Learning identify concepts, processes, and skills for physical education in kindergarten through grade 10 for Virginia’s public schools. This framework provides school divisions and teachers with a guide for creating aligned curricula and learning experiences in physical education.

Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia
As required by §22.1-205 of the Code of Virginia, the Virginia Board of Education has established a standardized program of driver education fro public, private, and commercial schools. The Driver Education Standards of Learning for Driver Education in Virginia prescribe the content and administrative requirements of a state-approved driver education program.