INFORMATIONAL

TO:

Division Superintendents

FROM:

Jo Lynne DeMary

Superintendent of Public Instruction

SUBJECT:

Additional Instructional Models and Programs 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 October 28, 2004, Board of Education meeting the following two additional instructional models/programs were approved and added to the list: Math Buddies and Mondo Publishing: Bookshop.

The Department of Education has prepared an updated Technical Assistance Resource Document (see Attachment A) that contains the board-approved recommended list and background information on recommended models, board-approved selection criteria, and disclaimers. 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 Dr. Bob Bourdeaux (rbourdea@mail.vak12ed.edu), specialist for Title I, at (804) 225-2904.

Attachment

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/administrators/superintendents_memos/2004/inf235a.pdf

JLD/MBH