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VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests
VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released Standard of Learning (SOL) pass rate data on Aug. 27. The overall SOL pass rates for Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) exceeded the state pass rates in all subject areas.

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VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests
VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released Standard of Learning (SOL) pass rate data on Aug. 27. The overall SOL pass rates for Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) exceeded the state pass rates in all subject areas.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition for 16th Year
Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition for 16th Year (opens in new window/tab)

For the 16th time, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students.

2025 Citywide Volunteers of the Year
2025 Citywide Volunteers of the Year (opens in new window/tab)

Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) values and promotes active engagement of the community in all our schools. The Office of Family and Community Engagement coordinates many volunteer opportunities for community members to interact and contribute to the academic achievement of our students and the overall continuous improvement of VBCPS.

2025-26 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board
2025-26 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board (opens in new window/tab)

The Virginia Beach School Board received information about proposed federal grant applications at its May 13 meeting. For the 2025-26 school year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) would receive approximately $21.6 million in formula grant funds through programs authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA).

Instructional Time - Importance and Impact Review 6-18

School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 6-18

INSTRUCTION

Instructional Time - Importance and Impact Review

  1. Generally

    The School Board recognizes that in the education of children, quality teaching and high levels of student achievement are interdependent, and both require and have an impact on time. Therefore, it is imperative that time during the teachers’ workday be utilized to the maximum benefit of students.

  2. Definition

    For the purpose of this Policy, “instructional time” is defined as the time spent in direct instruction, assessment, and evaluation of students. It also includes the time teachers spend in planning, preparing, collaborating, conferencing, and receiving training for the purpose of instructing students.

  3. Time Impact Review

    To minimize intrusions on instructional time, an impact review is required for division wide initiatives or programs that are of such scope that they impact and/or significantly alter the utilization of instructional time and, thus, impact teachers’ delivery of services. The Superintendent or designee will ensure that initiatives proposed by or being considered by the School Board are reviewed and analyzed to determine the potential impact on instructional time. The School Board will be provided with the results of that review and analysis and should not take action in the absence of that impact review. School Administration and/or external organizations (such as city government, higher education, business partners, etc.) planning or requesting the implementation of new programs and initiatives, will also be subject to a time impact review; and if they do not require School Board approval, will be approved, or denied by the Superintendent or his designee.

Legal Reference

Code of Virginia § 22.1-291.1, as amended. Planning time for school teachers.

Virginia Board of Education Regulations 8VAC20-131-5, as amended. Definitions.

Virginia Board of Education Regulations 8VAC20-131-240, as amended. Administrative and support staff; staffing requirements.

Adopted by the School Board: April 22, 2008
Amended by School Board: July 12, 2022