DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
P.O.
SUPTS. MEMO NO. 102
May 12, 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 Model and Program 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 April 26, 2006, Board of Education meeting the following additional
instructional model/program was approved and added to the list: Voyager Passport Reading Journeys.
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: 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.