Below, you will find our full document and a brochure version of our 2024-2025 Policy Priorities.

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In advance of VBOE's special session on Wednesday, August 28, the VASCD Policy Team submitted THIS LETTER regarding cut scores. Take a moment to review the letter with attention to our rationale.

On Wednesday, August 29, VBOE met for a special session. HERE is the full agenda, and below are the items to pay particular attention to, with an emphasis on the Final Review and approval of a new Accountability Model for Virginia.

• Virginia's School Performance and Support Framework
• Virginia's Standard Setting Process (Cut Scores)

For your review:

• HERE is the News Release from VDOE regarding the Accountability Model changes.
• HERE is in an article published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch regarding the new accountability model.
• One VBOE member posted a thread on X/Twitter, and it is worth the read; you can check it out HERE.
• Below are the position statements and letters sent by VASCD throughout the process of the development of Accountability and modernization of Assessments in Virginia.
• Accountability Considerations
• Assessment Summit Executive Summary
• Response to HB 585 Report
• VBOE Letter - Cut Scores