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2013

• Adopting Cut Scores for the Virginia Modified Achievement Standards Test (VMAST) for Grades 3-8 and End-of-Course (EOC) Reading Based on the 2010 English Standards of Learning
  Resolution Number 2013-17: April 25, 2013

• Adopting Cut Scores for the Grades 3, 5, and 8 Science and Grades 5, 8, and End-of-Course (EOC) Writing Standards of Learning Tests Based on the 2010 Science and English Standards of Learning (SOL)
  Resolution Number 2013-16: April 25, 2013

• Adopting Cut Scores for the Grades 3-8 Reading Standards of Learning Tests Based on the 2010 English Standards of Learning
  Resolution Number 2013-12: March 28, 2013
• Adopting Cut Scores for the End-of-Course Standards of Learning Tests in Reading, Earth Science, Biology and Chemistry Based on the 2010 English and Science Standards
  Resolution Number 2013-3: January 10, 2013

2012

• Adopting Cut Scores for the Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) for Mathematics
  Resolution Number 2012-25: June 28, 2012
• Approving Cut Score for the Numeracy Requirement of the Modified Standard Diploma on the Grade 8 Standards of Learning Mathematics Test Based on the 2009 Mathematics Standards
  Resolution Number 2012-14: May 24, 2012
• Approving Cut Scores for the Virginia Modified Achievement Standards Tests (VMAST) for Grades 3-8 Mathematics and Algebra I
  Resolution Number 2012-13: May 24, 2012
• Adopting Cut Scores for the Grades 3-8 Mathematics Standards of Learning Tests Based on the 2009 Mathematics Standards
  Resolution Number 2012-7: March 22, 2012
• Adopting Cut Scores for the End-of-Course Standards of Learning Tests in Algebra I and II based on the 2009 Mathematics Standards
  Resolution Number 2012-1: January 12, 2012

2011

• Adopting Cut Scores for the Virginia Alternate Assessment Program for History and Writing
  Resolution Number 2011-37: June 24, 2011
• Adopting Cut Scores for History for the Virginia Grade Level Alternative (VGLA)
  Resolution Number 2011-33: May 19, 2011
• Adopting Cut Scores for the Grade 3, Virginia Studies, U. S. History to 1865, U. S. History:  1865 to the Present, and Civics and Economics Standards of Learning Tests Based on the 2008 History Standards
  Resolution Number 2011-19: March 24, 2011
• Adopting English Language Proficiency Performance Targets for Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs) 1 (Progress) and 2 (Proficiency) through 2013-2014 in Virginia’s Consolidated State Application Accountability Plan Under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB)
  Resolution Number 2011-14: February 13, 2011
• Adopting Addition of Asian Students as a Subgroup for the Purposes of Calculating Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in Virginia’s Consolidated State Application Accountability Plan Under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
  Resolution Number 2011-13: February 17, 2011
• Adopting Cut Scores for End-of-Course History Standards of Learning Tests Based on the 2008 History Standards
  Resolution Number 2011-6: January 13, 2011

2010

• Allowing Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus BC to Verify Two Mathematics Credits
  Resolution Number 2010-24: June 24, 2010

2009

• Granting Full Accreditation to A. P. Hill Elementary, Petersburg City Public Schools; Receiving Report on Testing Irregularities
  Resolution Number 2009-33: September 17, 2009
• Authorizing Development of Grade 3 History and Social Science Standards of Learning Assessments
  Resolution Number 2009-18: June 25, 2009

2008

• Adopting Cut Scores for VGLA: Science in Grades 3, 5, and 8
  Resolution number 2008-21: April 24, 2008
• Approving Protocol Specifying Conditions: Investigations of Testing Irregularities
  Resolution Number 2008-20: April 24, 2008
• Approving Rescission of English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards of Learning and adopting WIDA ELP Standards
  Resolution Number 2008-15: March 19, 2008
• Adopting Cut Scores for the Grade 8 Standards of Learning Science Test
  Resolution Number 2008-12: March 19, 2008
• Approving Revised List of Industry Certification Examinations, Occupational Competency Assessments, and Licenses
  Resolution Number 2008-10: January 10, 2008

2007

• Approving Sign Communication Proficiency Interview (SCPI) as Option for Demonstrating Proficiency in American Sign Language and Establishing a Proficiency Level of "Advanced"
  Resolution Number 2007-39: October 18, 2007
• Approving World-class Instructional Design and Assessments (WIDA)
  Resolution Number 2007-33: September 26, 2007
• Adopting Cut Scores: Reading, Mathematics, Science, and History Social Sciences: Grades 3 through 5, 6 through 9, and 10 through 12
  Resolution Number 2007-25: June 28, 2007
• Delegating to the Superintendent of Public Instruction Authority to Approve Other States' Comprehensive Tests as Substitute Tests
  Resolution Number 2007-18: May 30, 2007
• Adopting Cut Score and Scale Score: SAT I Writing Test
  Resolution 2007-8: February 28, 2007

2006

• Approving Locally Developed and/or Selected Instruments to Measure the English Language Proficiency of LEP Students During the 2006-2007 School Year
  Resolution Number 2006-37: November 29, 2006
• Adopting Cut Scores for Achievement Levels for the VGLA in Mathematics and Reading in Grades 3 through 8
  Resolution Number 2006-36: November 29, 2006
• Adopting Cut Scores for the Virginia Alternate Assessment Program
  Resolution Number 2006-20: July 28, 2006
• Adopting Adjusted Cut Scores for the Grade 8 Standards of Learning Tests in Reading and Mathematics When Used as Measures of the Literacy and Numeracy Requirements of the Modified Standard Diploma
  Resolution Number 2006-19: July 26, 2006
• Adopting Cut Scores for the Mathematics Standards of Learning Tests at Grades 3 Through 8
  Resolution Number 2006-14: May 24, 2006
• Adopting Cut Scores for the Standards of Learning Reading Tests Scores at Grades 3 Through 8
  Resolution Number 2006-15: May 24, 2006
• Adopting Cut Scores for Standards of Learning Writing Tests for Grades 5 and 8
  Resolution Number 2006-16: May 24, 2006
• Adopting Cut Scores for the ACT: PLAN and the TABE Algebra/Geometry Test
  Resolution 2006-10: April 26, 2006

2005

• Establishing Cut Scores for the New Standards of Learning End-of-Course English: Reading and Algebra II Tests
  Resolution Number 2005-22: November 30, 2005
• Approving Locally Developed and/or Selected English Language Proficiency Assessments
  Resolution Number 2005-19: October 26, 2005
• Establishing Cut-Scores for the Virginia Reading Assessments for Elementary and Special Education Teachers
  Resolution Number 2005-11: July 27, 2005
• Establishing Three Testing Windows: Spring Administration for Standards of Learning Tests, Grades 3-8
  Resolution Number 2005-1: January 12, 2005

2004

• Establishing Cut Scores for the Grade 8 "Plain English" Standards of Learning Mathematics Test When Used to Satisfy the Numeracy Requirements of the Modified Standard Diploma
  Resolution Number 2004-26: April 28, 2004
• Establishing Cut Scores for the "Plain English" Standards of Learning Mathematics Test for Grades 3, 5, and 8
  Resolution Number 2004-25: April 28, 2004
• Establishing Cut Scores for the Reading Subtest of the Stanford English Language Proficiency Test When Used as a Substitute for the Standards of Learning Grade 3 English Test and the Grade 5 and 8 Standards of Learning Reading Tests
  Resolution Number 2004-24: April 28, 2004
• Establishing Cut Scores for Workkeys: Reading for Information, Workkeys: Applied Mathematics and ACT: EXPLORE as Substitute Tests for the Literacy and Numeracy Requirements of the Modified Standard Diploma
  Resolution Number 2004-23: April 28, 2004
• Adopting Cut-Scores for History Standards of Learning Tests Based on the 2001 History Standard
  Resolution Number 2004-19: March 24, 2004
• Substitute Test of Literacy for Limited English Proficient Students with Disabilities Who are Pursuing the Modified Standard Diploma
  Resolution Number 2004-18: March 24, 2004
• Adopting Cut-Scores the Grade 8 Standards of Learning Tests in English: Reading and Mathematics to be Used as Measures of the Literacy and Numeracy Requirements of the Modified Standard Diploma
  Resolution Number 2004-16: March 24, 2004
• Adopting WorkKeys: Reading, WorkKeys: Math, ACT: EXPLORE and ACT: PLAN as Substitute Tests of Literacy and Numeracy for the Modified Standard Diploma
  Resolution Number 2004-9: February 25, 2004
• Adopting Locally Developed and/or Selected Instruments to Measure the English Language Proficiency of LEP Students
  Resolution Number 2004-8: February 25, 2004

2003

• Adopting Scores on the Work Keys: Writing Test to be Considered as Equivalent to Pass/Proficient and Pass/Advanced on the Standards of Learning End-of-Course English: Writing Test
  Resolution Number 2003-43: November 19, 2003
• Revising the Limited English Proficient (LEP) Performance Indicator 2.1 to the September 1, 2003, Submission Under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
  Resolution Number 2003-42: November 19, 2003
• Approving Cut Scores for the End-of-Course History Tests Measuring Revised Content Standards
  Resolution Number 2003-41: November 19, 2003
• Stating the Testing Policies in Effect for the 2002-03 Academic Year
  Resolution Number 2003-16: April 29, 2003
• Approving the Recommended Locally Selected and/or Developed Instruments to Measure the English Language Proficiency of LEP Students
  Resolution Number 2003-11: March 26, 2003
• Approving the List of English Language Proficiency Assessments for LEP Students and Approving the Process for Board of Education Approval for the Locally Selected or Developed Instruments
  Resolution Number 2003-1: January 6, 2003

2002

• Approving Substitute Standards of Learning Evaluation Program for Certain Students with Disabilities Who Cannot be Accommodated on the Standards of Learning Test(s)
  Resolution Number 2002-29: November 20, 2002
• Approving Waiver of Certain SOA Requirements for Russell County Public Schools
  Resolution Number 2002-28: October 16, 2002
• Approving Guidelines for the Participation of Students with Disabilities in the Assessment Component of Virginia's Accountability System
  Resolution Number 2002-26: September 26, 2002
• Approving the Equivalent Scores on the ACT Subtests for English, Mathematics and Science
  Resolution Number 2002-11: May 23, 2002
• Establishing Guidelines Governing Sequential Electives for the Standard and Modified Standard Diplomas
  Resolution Number 2002-1: February 5, 2002

2001

• Establishing Revised Policies and Procedures for the School Performance Report Card
  Resolution 2001-43: November 27, 2001
• Adopting Adjusted Cut Scores for the Standards of Learning Tests in History and Social Science
  Resolution Number 2001-42: November 27, 2001
• Granting Additional Substitute Tests and Certification and License Examinations Approved for Earning Verified Credit
  Resolution Number 2001-13: April 26, 2001
• Establishing Substitute Test for Standards of Learning World Geography Test
  Resolution Number 2001-6: February 15, 2001
• Calculating School Accountability Ratings for Schools Administering Multiple Grades or Levels of Standards of Learning Tests
  Resolution Number 2001-4: January 11, 2001
• Amending the Charter of the Accountability Advisory Committee:
  Expressing the Intent of the Board of Education to Include Members having Knowledge and Experience in the Education of Students with Disabilities
  Resolution Number 2001-2: January 11, 2001

2000

• Establishing Criteria for Students Eligible for "Emergency" Retakes of Standards of Learning Tests
  Resolution Number 2000-11: September 28, 2000
• Establishing a Policy for the Exclusion of Scores for Certain Students from Accountability Calculations
  Resolution Number 2000-10: September 28, 2000
• Specifying Substitute Assessments; Standards of Learning End-of-Course Tests
  Resolution Number 2000-4: July 27, 2000
• Establishing the Accountability Advisory Committee of the Board of Education
  Resolution Number 2000-1: March 23, 2000

1999

• Establishing Policies Regarding Tolerances for Student Mobility and Transiency and School Accountability
  Resolution Number 1999-6: May 27, 1999
• Establishing Policies Regarding Accommodations for Testing Students with Limited English Proficiency and School Accountability
  Resolution Number 1999-5: May 27, 1999
• Establishing the Standards of Learning Test Advisory Committee (Memorandum of Understanding)
  Resolution Number 1999-4: April 28, 1999
• Establishing the Standards of Learning Technical Advisory Committee
  Resolution Number 1999-3: April 28, 1999
• Establishing Policies for Timely Provision of Data for School Performance Report Cards
  Resolution Number 1999-1: March 25, 1999

1998

• Establishing Cut Scores for Standards of Learning Tests
  Resolution Number 1998-6: October 29-30, 1998
• Establishing Annual Review of Standards of Learning Test Program
  Resolution Number 1998-5: October 29, 1998
• Establishing Policies Regarding Limited English Proficiency Students and Fairness in Standards of Learning Testing
  Resolution Number 1998-4: October 28, 1998
• Setting Passing Scores on the Standards of Learning Tests: Principles and Considerations
  Resolution Number 1998-3: September 29, 1998
• Requesting Feasibility Study: Availability of Standards of Learning Tests to Nonpublic School Students
  Resolution Number 1998-1: January 8, 1998

1997

• Establishing Policy to Phase-out the Literacy Passport Test
  Resolution Number 1997-5: December 16, 1997
• Adopting Guidelines for Students With Disabilities for Participation in the Standards of Learning Assessments
  Resolution Number 1997-3: October 10, 1997

1996

• Establishing Policies Regarding the Virginia State Assessment Program
  Resolution Number 1996-4: April 25, 1996
  

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