COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

P.O. BOX 2120

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23218-2120

SUPTS. MEMO NO. 160

November 22, 2002

INFORMATIONAL

TO:	Division Superintendents
FROM:	Jo Lynne DeMary Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT:	Spring 2002 Standards of Learning Released Tests

The spring 2002 Standards of Learning tests will be released today, November 22. As in previous years, the released tests are posted on the Department of Educations website and may be accessed and downloaded from http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Assessment/home.shtml

The tests are presented in a practice test format that is similar to the actual test. No printed copies of the released tests will be distributed.

Should you have any questions regarding these tests, please contact the Division of Assessment and Reporting at (804) 225-2102. Questions related to downloading the tests should be addressed to Ellen Kozlowski at (804) 225-2913 or (mailto:ekozlows@mail.vak12ed.edu).

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