Teacher Resources & Training for VAAP
Beginning in the 2021-2022 school year, the portfolio-based VAAP was replaced with a new multiple-choice assessment in the content areas of reading, mathematics, and science that was administered to students in an online or paper format. The new VAAP is based on academic content standards derived from the Standards of Learning (SOL) in reading, mathematics, and science that have been reduced in depth, breadth, and complexity. These content standards are referred to as the Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning (VESOL). The VESOL and resources for the new VAAP in reading, mathematics, and science are provided below:
- Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning (VESOL) (PDF)
- Teacher Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (Word)
- VAAP Participation Criteria Form (Word)
- VAAP Participation Criteria and the Determination of Significant Cognitive Disabilities (Word)
- TTAC Online
Instructional Practices for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities: A New Resource for Teachers!
This recorded presentation features educators from three Virginia school divisions. The information includes curricular resources and activities that can be used to provide instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities in grades 3-8 and high school, based on the Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning in reading, mathematics, and science.
- Instructional Practices for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (YouTube video presentation)
Training Sessions for 2022-2023
- VAAP Module 1 Training – Preparing Eligible Students for the VAAP
- VAAP Module 2 Training – Science Instruction for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
- VAAP Module 3 Training – Reading Instruction for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
- VAAP Module 4 Training – Mathematics Instruction for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities