Dept of Education VA

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VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

The mission of Virginias public education system is to educate students in the fundamental knowledge and academic subjects that they need to become capable, responsible, and self-reliant citizens. Therefore, the mission of the Virginia Board of Education and the superintendent of public instruction, in cooperation with local school boards, is to increase student learning and academic achievement

Functions

The main duties of the Board of Education include:

Setting statewide curriculum standards;
Establishing high school graduation requirements;
Determining qualifications for classroom teachers, principals, and other education personnel;
Establishing state testing and assessment programs;
Establishing standards for accreditation of local school divisions and preparation programs for teachers and administrators;
Implementing the No Child Left Behind Act and administering federal assistance programs; and
Developing rules and regulations for the administration of state programs.

Board Members

Daniel A. Gecker, President
Diane T. Atkinson, Vice President
Kim E. Adkins
James H. Dillard
Anne B. Holton
Elizabeth Vickrey Lodal
Dr. Tamara K. Wallace
Dr. Jamelle S. Wilson

Contact Detials
Virginia Department Of Education
James Monroe Building
101 N. 14th Street
Richmond, VA 23219