Standards of Learning/
Standards of Quality

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Standards of Quality (SOQ) - The Standards of Quality prescribe the minimum program that all public school divisions in Virginia must meet. The Standards are established in the Constitution of Virginia. The Virginia Board of Education prescribes the Standards of Quality, subject to revision only by the General Assembly. A major portion of state funding for direct aid to public education is based on the Standards of Quality.

The Standards of Quality address basic skills, programs, and personnel; support services; accreditation and assessment; graduation requirements; training and professional development; planning and public involvement; policy manual; and compliance and enforcement.

Standards of Learning (SOL) - As specified by the SOQ, the Standards of Learning are the minimum grade level and subject matter educational objectives that students are expected to meet in Virginia public schools. The educational objectives describe the knowledge and skills "necessary for success in school and for preparation for life."

The following Dept. of Education link will provide you all the information available to parents in regard to Virginia SOLs.