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Virginia and the Southern Regional Education Board, June 2015

 Virginia: Taking Stock and Pushing Forward 2014

How SREB Serves VIRGINIA



Your guide to SREB services and data specific to Virginia



Virginia and the Southern Regional Education Board details the state’s participation in SREB programs and services.
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Virginia Policies and Data from SREB


The following links take you to Virginia-specific policies and data. Browse "SREB Programs" in the home page navigation bar for information about other states.


 Board Members

Terry McAuliffe, Governor of Virginia, Richmond, ex officio (2018)
R. Edward “Edd” Houck, former State Senator, Spotsylvania (2019)
Janet D. Howell, State Senator, Reston (2018)
Chris B. Saxman, Executive Director, Virginia Foundation for Research and Economic Education, Staunton (2016)
Glenda R. Scales, Associate Dean of Global Engagement and Chief Technology Officer, College of Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg (2017)

(Appointments to the Board are made by the Governor. Terms expire June 30 of the specified year.)
Legislative Advisory Council Members

 Legislative Advisory Council Members

(Largest standing advisory body to the Board)

Senator Howell serves on the Council by virtue of being a legislative member of the Board. Senator Mamie E. Locke of Hampton is a gubernatorial appointee to the council.
Delegates David L. Bulova of Fairfax, Thomas A. Greason of Landsdowne and Jennifer L. McClellan of Richmond are gubernatorial appointee to the Council.

State Progress
Virginia: Taking Stock and Pushing Forward, 2014
Student achievement and state policies to improve it: NAEP scores, high school graduation rates, postsecondary education access and much more. Virginia highlights >

Higher Ed
Virginia Featured Facts from the SREB Fact Book on Higher Education

Virginia Affordability Profile

Accountability, NCLB Waivers
Virginia: 2013 Accountability Profile

Transitions
High School to College and Careers
Policies and requirements for high school completion, college admission, scholarships and more

English Learners
Fact sheet on population trends, state and federal policies, and standards and assessments

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Educator Effectiveness Legislation
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Legislative Actions
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SREB Data Library
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Find state lists of public postsecondary institutions and information on their coordination and governance.


State Progress Report Highlights


From Virginia: Taking Stock and Pushing Forward, 2014

Student Outcomes

• Virginia’s fourth- and eighth-graders outperformed the nation in reading and math achievement on NAEP at the Basic and Proficient levels. Fourth-graders outpaced the nation in math at the Basic and Proficient levels and in reading at the Proficient level. Eighth-graders outpaced the nation in math at the Proficient level.
• Virginia’s high school graduation rate increased, and now it exceeds the national rate. The increase in graduation rate extended to black, Hispanic and white high school seniors.
• Virginia’s average composite SAT score increased, topping the national score. Virginia was the only SREB state that exceeded the nation in average college admission test score.
•Virginia’s college enrollment rate for recent high school graduates exceeded the nation and region.

Policy Highlights

• Virginia assesses high school juniors on college and career readiness and offers readiness courses in literacy/English and math for juniors or seniors not ready for college and careers.
• Virginia provides need-based financial aid for postsecondary education statewide.
• Virginia provides for guarantee of full transfer of general education credits and full transfer of associate degree credits.
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