Adopting Option to Meet the Praxis I Reading and Writing Test for Entry into an Approved Preparation Program
Resolution Number 2010-10
March 18, 2010
The Board of Education adopted the recommendation of the Advisory Board on Teacher Education and Licensure to approve the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (Reading and Writing) as an optional test for the Praxis I Reading and Writing tests for entry into a teacher preparation program.
The cut scores for the VCLA prescribed by the Board of Education are as follows:
Writing Sub Test: 235
Reading Sub Test: 235
Composite Score: 470
An individual choosing to use the VCLA (Reading and Writing) as an optional assessment for the Praxis I Reading and Writing tests will be required to meet the Praxis I Mathematics assessment (or equivalent SAT® or ACT® test scores).
Mark E. Emblidge
President
Minutes of March 18, 2010
