Upcoming VDOE Listening Sessions for Cut Score Implementation

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) will host listening sessions to gather input on the Standards of Learning (SOL) cut score implementation. Below is more information and an invitation for parents/guardians to share feedback.

Information for Parent Listening Sessions
On September 25, 2025, the Virginia Board of Education unanimously approved revisions to cut scores for mathematics and reading Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments. Cut scores define the minimum score a student must achieve to reach a performance level on an assessment. By modifying cut scores, the Board ensures that proficiency reflects the skills and knowledge students need to be ready for success in college, career, or in military pathways. The Virginia Department of Education is currently gathering feedback on the implementation of revised cut scores. VDOE values input from parents to inform implementation decisions.

VDOE is inviting parents to participate in an upcoming listening session. Listening sessions provide the opportunity for parents to receive an overview of the proposed implementation models, share their feedback on the models, and identify supports and resources needed by parents to help their child meet higher expectations. Listed below are days, times, and login information for virtual listening. You can also share your input using the feedback form. To learn more about new cut scores and upcoming stakeholder listening sessions, please visit Raising Expectations in Virginia K-12 Education.

Wed, Nov. 5, 2025, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
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Meeting ID: 230 998 444 924 3
Passcode: ui9mv9Nz

If you have questions or would like to share your input, please consider attending a listening session or submitting feedback through the VDOE feedback form. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.