COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

P.O. BOX 2120

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23218-2120

SUPTS. MEMO NO. 22

May 10, 2002

ADMINISTRATIVE

TO:	Division Superintendents
FROM:	Jo Lynne DeMary Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT:	Survey: Modified Standard Diploma

We are preparing for the Board of Education a status report on students with disabilities who are pursuing the modified standard diploma. A survey requesting information on the pass rates of the required literacy and numeracy assessments for these students will be sent via e-mail directly to local special education directors. The survey will be provided in an electronic spreadsheet format.

Questions about this activity may be directed to Mr. H. Douglas Cox, assistant superintendent, Division of Instructional Support Services at (804) 225-3252 or dougcox@mail.vak12ed.edu. Questions about completing the survey may be directed to Mr. Tyler Waybright, Division of Assessment and Reporting at (804)225-3001 or twaybrig@mail.vak12ed.edu. Thank you for your cooperation.

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