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State's new accountability framework would lower share of Virginia schools rated top two levels; WJCC officials brief board
Summary
WJCC staff explained Virginia's new school performance and support framework, which reduces subgroup n-size, adds weighted indicators and replaces old accreditation labels with four categories; using 2024 SOL data, staff estimated 13 of 16 WJCC schools would be 'distinguished' or 'on track.'
WJCC assessment staff described key elements of Virginia's new School Performance and Support Framework and what the revamp means for division schools when results based on 2024 SOL data are reported.
The change matters because it alters how the state combines student proficiency, growth, subgroup performance, attendance and readiness into a single 100-point scale with four performance categories: distinguished (90 and above), on track (80–89), off track (65–79) and needs intensive supports (below 65). Staff warned the new model is more stringent than the prior accreditation labels.
Sean Walker (staff) explained the major structural changes: the…
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