COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
P.O. BOX 2120
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23218-2120
SUPTS. MEMO NO. 20
January 20, 2006
INFORMATIONAL
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TO: |
Division
Superintendents |
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FROM: |
Patricia I.
Wright Acting Superintendent
of Public Instruction |
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SUBJECT: |
Additional
Instructional Models and Programs to Satisfy Provisions in the Standards of
Accreditation (SOA) |
The Regulations Establishing Standards for
Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia require schools accredited with
warning in English or mathematics to adopt and implement instructional methods
that have a proven track record of success at raising student achievement.
At
the January 11, 2006, Board of Education meeting the following two additional
instructional models/programs were approved and added to the list: Scholastic Read 180,
Stage
B; Fast ForWord Products; and I CAN Learn Middle School Mathematics.
The
Department of Education has prepared an updated Technical Assistance Resource
Document that contains the board-approved recommended list and background
information on recommended models, board-approved selection criteria, and
disclaimers. The updated list can be found
at the following website: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Instruction/title1/Models-Programs.pdf. The information
included in the resource document is intended to assist schools that are
accredited with warning in selecting and implementing an appropriate
instructional model or program.
For
more information about the instructional models, please contact Anthony Dursa (Anthony.Dursa@doe.virginia.gov),
comprehensive school reform specialist, at (804) 371-7579.