COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
P.O. BOX 2120
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23218-2120
SUPTS. MEMO NO. 172
August 26, 2005
INFORMATIONAL
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TO: |
Division
Superintendents |
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FROM: |
Jo Lynne
DeMary Superintendent
of Public Instruction |
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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 July 27, 2005, Board of Education meeting the following three additional
instructional models/programs were approved and added to the list: Scholastic Read 180, Stage B; Fast ForWord
Products; and I CAN Learn Middle School Mathematics.
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 Diane L. Jay (Diane.Jay@doe.virginia.gov,
Education Specialist, at (804) 225-2905.
Attachment
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/administrators/superintendents_memos/2005/inf172a.pdf