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Virginia Grade Level Assessment

(VGLA)

The VGLA is a grade level alternative assessment and is one of the newest assessments in the Virginia Assessment and Accountability System.  This assessment is designed to provide access to grade-level SOL assessments for eligible students in grades 3 through 8. 

Participating students are expected to provide evidence of achievement on the same SOLs as students taking the regular tests.  However, students participating in a VGLA demonstrate individual achievement on the Virginia SOLs through a portfolio called a Collection of Evidence (COE). 

   The student must have a current IEP/504 plan or ESL students classified as either Proficiency Level 1 or 2.
 

 As a result of the student’s disability s/he must   demonstrate his/her individual achievement of    SOL content through means other than multiple- choice formats.
 

As a result of the student’s disability, the student is unable to demonstrate his/her      individual achievement on the SOL test for the assigned grade level using available standard and nonstandard accommodations or formats.

VGLA Participation Criteria