Highlighting Programs Around the Commonwealth

Highlighting Programs Around the Commonwealth Welcome to a new type of VKRP blog designed to shine the spotlight on school divisions and programs across Virginia where educators are using creative strategies to successfully implement the VKRP assessments, use the VKRP data, and/or leverage the VKRP instructional resources to support their youngest learners. You’ll learn strategies […]

Administration Considerations for the Early Mathematics Assessment System (EMAS)

Administration Considerations for the Early Mathematics Assessment System (EMAS) The VKRP Fall Assessment Term is open and your schedule is set. Most students will complete the EMAS under standard administration conditions. However, as you plan for the VKRP window, you know you have students with specific needs that may require that the EMAS be administered […]

Welcome to VKRP for the 2024-2025 School Year!

Welcome to VKRP for the 2024-2025 School Year! The VKRP team is excited to welcome new and returning kindergarten and pre-kindergarten teachers to the 2024-2025 school year! We have some exciting updates to VKRP, so please read on to learn about what is new this year and how you can prepare for the upcoming assessment […]

Look at All That Progress! Exploring VKRP Spring Growth Reports

Look at All That Progress! Exploring VKRP Spring Growth Reports The end of the school year is approaching, and another VKRP spring term has come to an end! Thank you, Virginia educators, for your time and commitment throughout this school year. One thing all early childhood educators love to see is how much their students […]

Understanding Behavior through Observation with the Child Behavior Rating Scale

Understanding Behavior through Observation with the Child Behavior Rating Scale As we move into the spring, children have been in school for several months; they’ve had a chance to adjust to the classroom environment, form friendships with peers, and learn how to engage in classroom tasks. Their behaviors tell us a story about their development, […]

Educators Share Strategies for Successful VKRP Spring Term

Educators Share Strategies for Successful VKRP Spring Term Ah, spring-the season that brings flowers, showers, and… assessments! You and your students have worked together all year learning new concepts and skills. Spring brings the opportunity to assess student growth and address where additional instruction may be needed before the school year ends. This week’s blog […]