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VBCPS presents new state accreditation/accountability results; about 72% of schools on track or distinguished

Virginia Beach City Public Schools School Board · January 14, 2026
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Division staff told the board that Virginia’s redesigned accreditation now focuses on compliance rather than SOL outcomes and that roughly 72% of Virginia Beach schools are 'on track' or 'distinguished'; staff discussed supports for schools flagged for targeted federal support.

Division staff presented an overview of Virginia’s redesigned accreditation system and the new School Performance and Support Framework and reviewed how the results affect Virginia Beach.

Tracy Lagatta, director of student assessment, told the board that accreditation "no longer includes student performance on SOL tests, absenteeism, and graduation like it did in the past," and instead focuses on compliance with the Standards of Accreditation —…

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