COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

P.O. BOX 2120

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23218-2120

SUPTS. MEMO NO. 8

January 16, 2004

INFORMATIONAL

TO:	Division Superintendents
FROM:	Jo Lynne DeMary Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT:	Spring 2003 Standards of Learning Released Tests

The spring 2003 Standards of Learning tests will be released Friday, January 16, 2004. As in previous years, the released tests are posted on the Department of Educations website and may be accessed and downloaded from http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Assessment/home.shtml

The tests are presented in a format that is similar to the actual test. No printed copies of the released tests will be distributed.

Should you have any questions regarding these tests, please contact the Division of Assessment and Reporting at (804) 225-2102 or e-mail darfax@mail.vak12ed.edu. Questions related to downloading the tests should be addressed to Jaquetta Conway at (804) 225-2102 or jconway@mail.vak12ed.edu.

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