division of instruction
Dr. Linda Wallinger – Assistant Superintendent
The Division of Instruction assists local school divisions in the design and implementation of instructional programs with emphasis on the implementation of high academic standards designed to increase student achievement. The division provides technical expertise and leadership in the areas of professional development, parental involvement, positive educational environments and the interpretation of federal and state initiatives, policies, regulations and guidelines. The division provides workshops and other training opportunities for educators and works collaboratively with public and private agencies, associations, foundations and consortia to address educational needs and concerns.
- Contact the Division of Instruction
- Division e-mail: instruction@doe.virginia.gov
- For information, programs and services offered by the Division or Instruction, see: Instruction
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Office of Standards, Curriculum & Instruction
Director position vacant
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The Office of Standards, Curriculum & Instruction provides leadership, coordination and support of early childhood, elementary and secondary instructional programs. The office provides professional development and technical assistance to school division personnel in the implementation of Virginia's Foundation Blocks for Early Learning and the Standards of Learning. Responsibilities also include the coordination of the Virginia Preschool Initiative, Early Intervention Reading Initiative, Even Start, Reading First, Striving Readers, Algebra Readiness Initiative, Project Graduation and other programs to meet the needs of diverse learners and raise student achievement. The office coordinates grant, scholarship and online student tutorial programs; provides professional development opportunities and technical assistance to school division personnel and responds to inquiries from educators, parents and other citizens of the commonwealth.
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Office of Program Administration & Accountability
Veronica Tate – Director
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The Office of Program Administration and Accountability assists local school divisions with implementation of the requirements under the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 through professional development, technical assistance and program monitoring activities. Additional responsibilities include administration of state requirements associated with charter schools and regional alternative education programs.
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