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Assessments by Grade Level
Click on each grade level below to learn about what assessments are required. To learn more about the required assessments, visit the Types of Assessments webpage.
Family Resources:
- Family Resources for Virginia Assessments
- Family Resources for VAAP
- Family Resources for Test Participation and Refusal
How do I view my child's assessment scores? Visit the Parent/Vue page on this website for guidlines.
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Pre-K
Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Literacy fundamentals and reading
Purpose of test: PALS measures knowledge of important literacy fundamentals. It is used as a diagnostic tool guide for reading instruction.
Delivery: In-person/paper and pencil
Schedule: Fall, winter, and spring
Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP)
Child Behavior Rating Scale (CBRS), Early Mathematics Assessment System (EMAS)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Social and emotional skills (CBRS) and mathematics (EMAS)
Purpose of test: CBRS – To measure self-control and the ability to successfully interact with peers and adults. EMAS – To measure early mathematics abilities and growth
Delivery: In-person for students who will transition to kindergarten the following year (4-year-olds.) Remote testing options available.
Schedule: Fall and spring -
Kindergarten
Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Literacy fundamentals and reading
Purpose of test: PALS measures knowledge of important literacy fundamentals. It is used as a diagnostic tool guide for reading instruction.
Delivery: In-person/paper and pencil
Schedule: Fall, winter, and spring
Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP)
Child Behavior Rating Scale (CBRS), Early Mathematics Assessment System (EMAS)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Social and emotional skills (CBRS) and mathematics (EMAS)
Purpose of test: CBRS – To measure self-control and the ability to successfully interact with peers and adults. EMAS – To measure early mathematics abilities and growth
Delivery: In-person
Schedule: Fall and spring
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
Required by: Division
Content tested: Reading and mathematics
Purpose of test: An adaptive assessment in reading and mathematics used to guide instruction and monitor student growth
Delivery: In-person (computer-based)
Schedule: Fall, winter, and spring
WIDA ACCESS for ELLs
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: 01/17/2023 - 03/24/2023
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1st Grade
Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Literacy fundamentals and reading
Purpose of test: PALS measures knowledge of important literacy fundamentals. It is used as a diagnostic tool guide for reading instruction.
Delivery: In-person/paper and pencil
Schedule: Fall, winter, and spring
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
Required by: Division
Content tested: Reading and mathematics
Purpose of test: An adaptive assessment in reading and mathematics used to guide instruction and monitor student growth
Delivery: In-person (computer-based)
Schedule: Fall, winter, and spring
Naglieri Nonverbal Abilities Test (NNAT3)
Required by: Division
Content tested: Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
Purpose of test: To identify Potential Advanced Academic Program services.
Delivery: In-person (paper/pencil)
Schedule: 02/21/2023 - 02/24/2023
WIDA ACCESS for ELLs
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: 01/17/2023-03/24/2023
WIDA Screener
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for potential English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: As needed -
2nd Grade
Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Literacy fundamentals and reading
Purpose of test: PALS measures knowledge of important literacy fundamentals. It is used as a diagnostic tool guide for reading instruction.
Delivery: In-person/paper and pencil
Schedule: Fall, winter, and spring
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
Required by: Division
Content tested: Reading and mathematics
Purpose of test: An adaptive assessment in reading and mathematics used to guide instruction and monitor student growth
Delivery: In-person (computer-based)
Schedule: Fall, winter, and spring
Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
Required by: Division
Content tested: Measures students' verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal reasoning abilities
Purpose of test: Assists educators in determining instructional strategies.
Delivery: In-person (computer-based)
Schedule: 01/31/2023 - 02/10/2023
WIDA ACCESS for ELLs
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: 1/17/23–3/24/23
WIDA Screener
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for potential English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: 01/04/2022 - 04/07/2023 -
3rd Grade
Growth Assessments
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Reading and mathematics
Purpose of test: State mandated assessments measuring student growth throughout the school year in reading and math, aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning.
Delivery: In-person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Fall and Winter
Snapshots
Required by: Division
Content tested: Reading, mathematics, science, and social studies
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards.
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Varying times throughout the school year
Standards of Learning Assessments (SOLs)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Reading and mathematics
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards for state and federal accountability
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: May 8, 2023 - June 2, 2023
Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Reading and mathematics
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of content standards for state and federal accountability. Taught in an adapted curriculum.
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: February 27, 2023 - June 2, 2023
Local Alternative Assessments
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Science and History
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards in place of the SOL test
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Varying times throughout the school year
Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Literacy fundamentals and reading
Purpose of test: PALS measures knowledge of important literacy fundamentals. It is used as a diagnostic tool guide for reading instruction.
Delivery: In-person/paper and pencil
Schedule: Fall (Students new to Virginia)
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
Required by: Division
Content tested: Reading and mathematics
Purpose of test: An adaptive assessment in reading and mathematics used to guide instruction and monitor student growth
Delivery: In-person (computer-based)
Schedule: Fall, winter, and spring
WIDA ACCESS for ELLs
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: 01/17/2023 - 03/24/2023
WIDA Screener
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for potential English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: As needed -
4th Grade
Growth Assessments
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Reading and mathematics
Purpose of test: State mandated assessments measuring student growth throughout the school year in reading and math, aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning.
Delivery: In-person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Fall and Winter
Snapshots
Required by: Division
Content tested: Reading, mathematics, science, and social studies
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Varying times throughout the school year
Standards of Learning Assessments (SOLs)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Reading, mathematics, and Virginia studies
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards for state and federal accountability
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: May 8, 2023 - June 2, 2023
Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Reading, mathematics, and Virginia studies
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of content standards for state and federal accountability. Taught in an adapted curriculum.
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: February 27, 2023 - June 2, 2023
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
Required by: Division
Content tested: Reading and mathematics
Purpose of test: An adaptive assessment in reading and mathematics used to guide instruction and monitor student growth
Delivery: In-person (computer-based)
Schedule: Fall, winter, and spring
WIDA ACCESS for ELLs
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: 01/17/2023 - 03/24/2023
WIDA Screener
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for potential English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: As needed
RCPS Benchmarks - Science and Social Studies
Required by: Division
Content tested: Science and Social Studies
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Fall and Winter
RCPS Simulations History
Required by: Division
Content tested: Social Studies
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Spring -
5th Grade
Growth Assessments
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Reading and mathematics
Purpose of test: State mandated assessments measuring student growth throughout the school year in reading and math, aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning.
Delivery: In-person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Fall and Winter
Snapshots
Required by: Division
Content tested: Reading, mathematics, science, and social studies
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards.
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Varying times throughout the school year
Standards of Learning Assessments (SOLs)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Reading, mathematics, and science
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards for state and federal accountability
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: May 8, 2023 - June 2, 2023
Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Reading, mathematics, and science
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of content standards for state and federal accountability. Taught in an adapted curriculum.
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: February 27, 2023 - June 2, 2023
RCPS Benchmarks Science and Social Studies
Required by: Division
Content tested: Science and Social Studies
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Fall and winter
Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
Required by: Divison
Content tested: Measures students' verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal reasoning skills
Purpose of test: Assists educators in determining instructional strategies
Delivery: In-person (computer based)
Schedule: November 14-18, 2022
Local Alternative Assessments
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Writing
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards in place of the SOL test
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Varying times throughout the school year
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
Required by: Division
Content tested: Reading and mathematics
Purpose of test: An adaptive assessment in reading and mathematics used to guide instruction and monitor student growth
Delivery: In-person (computer-based)
Schedule: Fall, winter, and spring
WIDA ACCESS for ELLs
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: 01/17/2023 - 03/24/2023
WIDA Screener
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for potential English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: As needed
RCPS Simulations Science
Required by: Division
Content tested: Science
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards
Delivery: In-person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Spring -
6th Grade
Growth Assessments
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Reading and mathematics
Purpose of test: State mandated assessments measuring student growth throughout the school year in reading and math, aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning.
Delivery: In-person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Fall and winter
Snapshots
Required by: Division
Content tested: Reading, mathematics, science, and social studies
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Varying times throughout the school year
Standards of Learning Assessments (SOLs)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Reading and mathematics
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards for state and federal accountability
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: May 8, 2023- June 2, 2023
Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Reading and mathematics
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of content standards for state and federal accountability. Taught in an adapted curriculum.
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: 02/27/2023 - 06/02/2023
Local Alternative Assessments
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: History
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards in place of the SOL test
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Varying times throughout the school year
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
Required by: Division
Content tested: Reading and mathematics
Purpose of test: An adaptive assessment in reading and mathematics used to guide instruction and monitor student growth
Delivery: In-person (computer-based)
Schedule: Fall, winter, and spring
WIDA ACCESS for ELLs
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: 01/17/2023 - 03/24/2023
WIDA Screener
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for potential English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: As needed
RCPS Benchmarks Science and Social Studies
Required by: Division
Content tested: Science and Social Studies
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards
Delivery: In-person (computer based and pencil/paper)
Schedule: Fall and winter -
7th Grade
Growth Assessments
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Reading and mathematics
Purpose of test: State mandated assessments measuring student growth throughout the school year in reading and math, aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning.
Delivery: In-person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Fall and winter
Snapshots
Required by: Division
Content tested: Reading, mathematics, science, and social studies
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Varying times throughout the school year
Standards of Learning Assessments (SOLs)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Reading and mathematics
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards for state and federal accountability
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: 05/06/2023 - 06/02/2023
Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Reading and mathematics
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of content standards for state and federal accountability. Taught in an adapted curriculum.
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: February 23 - June 2, 2023
Local Alternative Assessments
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: History
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards in place of the SOL test
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Varying times throughout the school year
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
Required by: Division
Content tested: Reading and mathematics
Purpose of test: An adaptive assessment in reading and mathematics used to guide instruction and monitor student growth
Delivery: In-person (computer-based)
Schedule: Fall, winter, and spring
WIDA ACCESS for ELLs
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: 01/17/2023 - 03/24/2023
WIDA Screener
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for potential English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: As needed
RCPS Benchmarks Science and Social Studies
Required by: Division
Content tested: Science and Social Studies
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards
Delivery: In-person (computer based and pencil/paper)
Schedule: Fall and winter
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8th Grade
Growth Assessments
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Reading and mathematics
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards
Delivery: In-person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Fall and Winter
Snapshots
Required by: Division
Content tested: Reading, mathematics, science, and social studies
Purpose of test: VDOE mandated assessments measuring student growth. Reading and mathematics will be aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning.
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Varying times throughout the school year
Standards of Learning Assessments (SOLs)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Reading, mathematics, writing, civics, and science
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards for state and federal accountability
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Writing: March 6-24, 2023; Nonwriting: May 8 - June 2, 2023
Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Reading, mathematics, writing, civics, and science
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of content standards for state and federal accountability. Taught in an adapted curriculum.
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: February 23 - June 2, 2023
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
Required by: Division
Content tested: Reading and mathematics
Purpose of test: An adaptive assessment in reading and mathematics used to guide instruction and monitor student growth
Delivery: In-person (computer-based)
Schedule: Fall, winter, and spring
WIDA ACCESS for ELLs
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: 01/17/2023 - 03/24/2023
WIDA Screener
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for potential English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: As needed
RCPS Benchmarks Science and Social Studies
Required by: Division
Content tested: Science and Social Studies
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards
Delivery: In-person (computer based and pencil/paper)
Schedule: Fall and winter
Writing Simulation
Required by: Division
Content tested: Writing
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards
Delivery: In-person (computer based and pencil/paper)
Schedule: February 13-17, 2023
RCPS Simulations History and Science
Required by: Division
Content tested: Social Studies and Science
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards
Delivery: In-person (computer based and pencil/paper)
Schedule: Spring
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9th Grade
Ninth Grade Assessments
Standards of Learning Assessments (SOLs)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Reading, mathematics, history and science
Purpose of test: ONLY for students enrolled in a SOL course who need a test for federal participation or verified credit for graduation
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: May 8 - June 2, 2023
Performance Assessment in Writing to earn a Locally awarded Verified Credit (LAVC)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Writing
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of content standards for state accountability
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Complete the first writing sample in the second semester. Need a total of three writing samples for a collection.
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
Required by: Division
Content tested: Reading and mathematics (for students in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II)
Purpose of test: An adaptive assessment in reading and mathematics used to guide instruction and monitor student growth
Delivery: In-person (computer-based)
Schedule: Fall, winter, and spring
WIDA ACCESS for ELLs
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: 01/17/2023 - 03/24/2023
WIDA Screener
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for potential English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: As needed
RCPS Benchmarks Science and Social Studies
Required by: Division
Content tested: Science and Social Studies
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards
Delivery: In-person (computer based and pencil/paper)
Schedule: Fall and winter
RCPS Simulations History and Science
Required by: Division
Content tested: Social Studies and Science
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards
Delivery: In-person (computer based and pencil/paper)
Schedule: Spring -
10th Grade
Standards of Learning Assessments (SOLs)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Reading, mathematics, history and science
Purpose of test: ONLY for students enrolled in a SOL course who need a test for federal participation or verified credit for graduation
Delivery:In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: May 8 - June 2, 2023
Performance Assessment in Writing to earn a Locally awarded Verified Credit (LAVC)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Writing
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of content standards for state accountability
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: One writing sample in first semester and second sample in second semester. Need a total of three writing samples for a collection.
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
Required by: Division
Content tested: Reading and mathematics (for students in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II)
Purpose of test: An adaptive assessment in reading and mathematics used to guide instruction and monitor student growth
Delivery: In-person (computer-based)
Schedule: Fall, winter, and spring
WIDA ACCESS for ELLs
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: 01/17/2023 - 03/24/2023
WIDA Screener
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for potential English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: As needed
RCPS Simulations History and Science
Required by: Division
Content tested: Social Studies and Science
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards for state and federal accountability
Delivery: In-person (computer based and pencil/paper)
Schedule: Spring
WorkKeys
Required by: Division (For students who failed the required SOL test and/or need the verified credit for graduation)
Content tested: Reading and Writing
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards for state and federal accountability.
Delivery: In-person (computer based and pencil/paper)
Schedule: As needed
RCPS Benchmarks Science and Social Studies
Required by: Division
Content tested: Science and Social Studies
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards
Delivery: In-person (computer based and pencil/paper)
Schedule: Fall and winter
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11th Grade
Eleventh Grade Assessments
Standards of Learning Assessments (SOLs)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Reading, mathematics, writing, history and science
Purpose of test: ONLY for students enrolled in a SOL course who need a test for federal participation or verified credit for graduation
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: 05/06/2023 - 06/02/2023
Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Reading, mathematics, and science
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of content standards for state and federal accountability. Taught in an adapted curriculum.
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: February 27 - June 2, 2023
WorkKeys
Required by: Division (Only for students who failed the required SOL test and need the verified credit for graduation)
Content tested: Reading and writing
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of content standards for state and federal accountability
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Scheduled with the high schools and program based on student need
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
Required by: Division
Content tested: Reading and mathematics (for students in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II)
Purpose of test: An adaptive assessment in reading and mathematics used to guide instruction and monitor student growth
Delivery: In-person (computer-based)
Schedule: Fall, winter, and spring
WIDA ACCESS for ELLs
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: 01/17/2023 - 03/24/2023
WIDA Screener
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for potential English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: As needed
Performance Assessment in Writing to earn a LAVC
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Writing
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of content standards for state accountability
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Time needed: Varies
Schedule: One writing sample in first semester and second sample in second semester. Need a total of three writing samples for a collection.
Local Alternative Assessments
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: History and Writing
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards in place of the SOL test
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Varying times throughout the school year
RCPS Benchmarks Science and Social Studies
Required by: Division
Content tested: Science and Social Studies
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards
Delivery: In-person (computer based and pencil/paper)
Schedule: Fall and winter
RCPS Simulations History and Science
Required by: Division
Content tested: Social Studies and Science
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards
Delivery: In-person (computer based and pencil/paper)
Schedule: Spring -
12th Grade
Standards of Learning Assessments (SOLs)
Required by: Virginia Department of Education
Content tested: Reading, mathematics, history, and science
Purpose of test: ONLY for students enrolled in a SOL course who need a test for federal participation or verified credit for graduation
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: May 8 – June 2, 2023
WorkKeys
Required by: Division (Only for students who failed the required SOL test and need the verified credit for graduation)
Content tested: Reading and writing
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of content standards for state and federal accountability
Delivery: In-Person (computer based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: Scheduled with the high schools and program based on student need
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
Required by: Division
Content tested: Reading and mathematics (for students in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II)
Purpose of test: An adaptive assessment in reading and mathematics used to guide instruction and monitor student growth
Delivery: In-person (computer-based)
Schedule: Fall, winter, and spring
WIDA ACCESS for ELLs
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: 01/17/2023 - 03/24/2023
WIDA Screener
Required by: Virginia Department of Education ONLY for potential English learners
Content tested: Reading, writing, speaking, listening
Purpose of test: To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law
Delivery: In-Person (computer-based and paper/pencil)
Schedule: As needed
RCPS Benchmarks Science and Social Studies
Required by: Division
Content tested: Science and Social Studies
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards
Delivery: In-person (computer based and pencil/paper)
Schedule: Fall and winter
RCPS Simulations History and Science
Required by: Division
Content tested: Social Studies and Science
Purpose of test: To measure knowledge of grade level content standards
Delivery: In-person (computer based and pencil/paper)
Schedule: Spring
