Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
4/9/2021 - 7:00 PM  
Category:
Accountability and Research  
Type:
Info  
Subject:
Spring SOL Administration Update  
ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal 2: Instructional Excellence
ACPS will ensure that all students have access to and engagement with high-quality instruction.
 
Policy:
AE - School Division Goals and Objectives  
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable):
 
File Attachment:
210409_Board_Brief_Spring_SOL_Administration_Update_v2.pdf
 
Agenda Item Summary:
This brief updates the School Board to current division planning, timelines, and implementation of in-person spring SOL assessments and a new virtual assessment option released in March by VDOE.  
Background:
Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) has been actively collaborating with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to meet current state and federal assessment requirements within SY 2020-2021. The spring Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments are still only allowed by VDOE to be administered in-person. The division is working hand-in-hand with VDOE to align in-person assessments with our current hybrid and virtual learning models.  
Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends that the School Board review this brief for updated information regarding SOL planning for spring 2021.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Clinton Page - Chief Accountability Officer
Signed By:  
Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent