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Virginia School Entrance Laws
School readiness
Describes the capabilities of children, families, schools and communities that promote student success in kindergarten and beyond. Each component plays an essential role in the development of school readiness.
Virginia College Savings Plan
The average college tuition and fee charges at four-year public institutions increased from $617 in 1976-77 to $5,836 in 2006-07, an 846 percent increase over 30 years, according to the College Board's 2006 report, "Trends in College Pricing." If this trend continues, average tuition and fee costs at four-year public institutions could nearly double by the time today's infants become college freshmen. Wouldn't getting a head start make you feel better?
The Virginia Department of Education
Presenting information and resources on elementary and secondary education in Virginia.
For Students and Parents
A reference page of helpful shortcuts to information often needed by parents and students, including enrollment, terminology, information for military families, testing, Standards of Learning (SOL) and Achievement.
Virginia School Report Card
Find out about how the Commonwealth and individual schools perform on student achievement, accreditation, safety and attendance.
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) also known as the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB)
Learn more about Virginia’s implementation of ESEA/NCLB.
Standards of Learning
Find information about Virginia’s Standards of Learning.
Special Education
Information about identification and referral, evaluation, eligibility, and determinations of services.
Early Childhood Special Education
Learn about early intervention programs for eligible children.
Governor's School Programs
Governor's Schools presently include summer residential, summer regional and academic-year programs for gifted students.
Student and School Support
Read about a variety of programs and activities promoting the safety and well being of students.

Your Family's Special Education Rights – Virginia Procedural Safeguards Notice (PDF)
Information from the Virginia Department of Education.
A Parent's Guide To Special Education (PDF)
Information from the Virginia Department of Education.
Parents’ Guide to Special Education Dispute Resolution (PDF)
Information from the Virginia Department of Education.
Cable in the Classroom
Children's Notable Lists
Identifying the best of the best in children's books, recordings, videos, and computer software.
Private Schools & Home Schooling
Information from the Virginia Department of Education.
Financial Aid
Links to help parents and students explore options and opportunities for funding higher education.
Virginia's Guide for Parents of First-Year College Students
Information to help your son or daughter make responsible decisions about the use of alcohol.
Driver Education's 45 Hour Parent/Teen Driving Guide (PDF)
Information from the Virginia Department of Education.
Parent’s Guide to Additional Services
A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Student Discipline Policies and Practices (PDF)
NetSmartz411.org
NetSmartz411 is a parent and guardian’s premier, online resource for learning about Internet safety, computers, and the Web.