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School divisions are expected to begin implementation of the 2010 English Standards of Learning by September 2011 and to fully implement the 2010 English Standards of Learning in the 2012-2013 academic year. In spring 2012, items measuring new content in the 2010 English Standards of Learning will be field tested. In spring 2013, all items on the English Standards of Learning assessments will be based on the 2010 English Standards of Learning.
- 2010 English – Full implementation of the 2010 English Standards of Learning is anticipated during the 2012-2013 school year.
English Standards of Learning (SOL) – Adopted 2002
- The Standards of Learning and Curriculum Framework comprise the English and language arts content that teachers in Virginia are expected to teach and students are expected to learn.
- The Enhanced Scope and Sequence Guide is used by teachers to align instruction with the standards and cover the essential understandings, knowledge and skills found in the curriculum framework.
- Test blueprints provide information on how SOL assessments are constructed.
- Released tests are SOL assessments recently administered in the commonwealth’s public schools.
| Course | Standards of Learning | Enhanced Scope & Sequence |
Test Blueprints |
Latest Released Tests (Also see Released Tests for all available tests) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Standards |
Curriculum Framework |
||||
| All English | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | NA | NA | NA |
| Kindergarten | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | NA | |
| Grade 1 | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | NA |
NA |
| Grade 2 | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | NA |
NA |
| Grade 3 | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Reading | Reading |
| Grade 4 | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Reading | Reading |
| Grade 5 | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Reading / Writing | Reading |
| Grade 6 | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Reading / Writing | Reading |
| Grade 7 | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Reading / Writing | Reading |
| Grade 8 | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Reading / Writing | Reading |
| Grade 9 | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Reading / Writing | Reading |
| Grade 10 | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Reading / Writing | Reading |
| Grade 11 | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Reading / Writing | Reading |
| Grade 12 | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Word / PDF | Reading / Writing | NA |
| End of Course: Reading | NA | NA | NA | Reading | Reading |
| End of Course: Writing |
NA | NA | NA | Writing | Writing and Prompt |
Virginia's College & Career Ready English Performance Expectations
English Performance Expectations define the level of achievement students must reach to be academically prepared for success in entry-level credit-bearing college courses. The expectations were developed through the College & Career Readiness Initiative – a process that involved faculty from Virginia's two- and four-year colleges and universities, members of the business community and high school educators.
- College & Career Ready Performance Expectations (PDF)
- Grade 12 Capstone Course Content (PDF)
- Correlation of Virginia’s English Performance Expectations with Virginia’s 2010 English Standards of Learning (PDF)
Virginia's 2010 English Standards of Learning and the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts
- Comparison of Virginia’s 2010 English Standards of Learning with the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts (PDF)
- More about the Standards of Learning and the Common Core State Standards
English Standards of Learning Resources
- The National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition (NCELA) collects, coordinates and conveys a broad range of research and resources in support of an inclusive approach to high quality education for English language learners (ELLs).
- Virginia Electronic Practice Assessment Tool (ePAT)
The resources here are intended to support and enhance student preparation for the Standards of Learning Assessment. These tutorials provide direct exposure to the format and structure of the questions, and enable users to receive direct feedback for each item. - VGLA Preparation of Evidence Optional Forms
The forms on this page may be used to assist with the development of a collection of evidence (COE) that is submitted as a Virginia Grade Level Alternative (VGLA) assessment. Print the directions and follow the procedures that have been outlined.
Previous Version SOL: 1995
- All English (Word) (PDF)
- Kindergarten (Word) (PDF)
- Grade 1 (Word) (PDF)
- Grade 2 (Word) (PDF)
- Grade 3 (Word) (PDF)
- Grade 4 (Word) (PDF)
- Grade 5 (Word) (PDF)
- Grade 6 (Word) (PDF)
- Grade 7 (Word) (PDF)
- Grade 8 (Word) (PDF)
- 9-12 English (Word) (PDF)
Previous Version Blueprints: 1995
- Grade 3 (Reading and Writing)
- Grade 5: Reading/Literature and Research
- Grade 5: Writing
- Grade 8: Reading/Literature and Research
- Grade 8: Writing
- EOC: Reading/Literature and Research (Grade 9-12)
- EOC: Writing (Grade 9-12)
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