Welcome Back to VKRP: Preparing for the 2026–2027 Fall Assessment Term
Welcome Back to VKRP: Preparing for the 2026–2027 Fall Assessment Term Whether your school year is already underway, or you are counting down the days until students return, the beginning of a new school year brings a familiar mix of excitement, preparation, and anticipation. Classrooms are being arranged, routines are taking shape, and educators across […]
Turning Spring VKRP Data into Action
Turning Spring VKRP Data into Action Spring VKRP data offers a powerful opportunity to reflect on student growth and plan next steps. Explore key resources in VAConnects, including Family Resource Packets, Instructional Supports, and the new Reports Training Module, to turn insights into action. This blog shows how to make the most of your data as […]
In Full Bloom: VKRP Spring Assessments
In Full Bloom: VKRP Spring Assessments Spring is a season of growth, and within VKRP, it’s also a meaningful time to reflect on progress and celebrate how far students have come over the course of the year. With the launch of the VKRP spring assessment term, we want to outline a few tips below that […]
The Hidden Power of Math Talk
The Hidden Power of Math Talk Have you ever thought about how math talk in the classroom supports children’s learning? We often think about conversations as supporting children’s language skills, but talking about math and using math language also promotes math learning. Whether counting blocks as you stack them, discussing sharing fairly during snack time, […]
A New Year Finding Our Rhythm in 2026
A New Year Finding Our Rhythm in 2026 As we move further into a new calendar year, many students, educators, and administrators across the Commonwealth of Virginia are still finding their footing in 2026. Between winter breaks and several snow days, January likely looked very different depending on where you are in the state. For […]
VKRP in VAConnects for Kids
VKRP in VAConnects for Kids It’s the start of the school year and VKRP is now part of VAConnects for Kids (VAConnects). VAConnects is an integrated data system that brings together three state data collection initiatives: LinkB5, the Virginia Language & Literacy Screening System (VALLSS), and the Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP). We’ll be sharing […]