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Division presents midyear literacy and secondary assessment data and 'finish strong' plan

Virginia Beach School Board · April 15, 2026
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Summary

School leaders presented preK‑12 assessment updates (VLA/VOWLS screeners, NWEA MAP, EOC results), described gains in early literacy bands, and outlined targeted interventions and tutoring to prepare students for end‑of‑year assessments.

District academic leaders presented a multi‑part achievement update covering early literacy screeners, MAP growth measures and high‑school term/EOC results, and outlined interventions to "finish strong."

Matt Delaney, chief schools officer, and Dr. Lorraine Kelly (elementary) summarized preK–3 VOWLS results showing increases in students in the strong/low‑risk bands (examples cited: kindergarten low‑risk from 51% to 74%;…

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