Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program

What does it mean to be ready for school?

A child’s readiness for kindergarten includes both academic and social-emotional skills developed at home, school, and in their community.

The Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP) gives schools, teachers and families a more complete picture of school readiness in 4 key areas: Literacy, Mathematics, Self-Regulation, and Social Skills.

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About VKRP

VKRP provides actionable data that educators, families, and others can use to support Virginia’s children statewide.

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Why we need VKRP

42% of Virginia children start kindergarten needing extra support in at least 1 of these 4 key areas.

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How VKRP works

A look at how the assessments, reports, and instructional resources work together.

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VKRP Blog

Visit and subscribe to the VKRP blog for monthly updates, as well as useful tips and resources to promote readiness skills.

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Data Snapshots

Each fall and spring, we create a short document to communicate information about the data from that assessment term.

Get to Know VKRP

The Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP) is a statewide initiative focused on building a more comprehensive understanding of school readiness and success.

VKRP is a multi-dimensional measure that partners with Virginia Literacy Partnerships to also include a focus on mathematics, social skills, and self-regulation.