Online Services | Commonwealth Sites | Help | Governor

Virginia Department of Education

Mailing Address:
PO Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218

Physical Address:
James Monroe Building
101 N. 14th Street
Richmond, VA 23219

Map & directions to VDOE offices

To report technical problems with this website, contact the VDOE webmaster.

Virginia Department of Education Online

Photo of students and teacher in classroom. The VDOE website is designed to make information easy to find and accessible to all of our online visitors. Visit our User Tips & Hints page for information about our website that will help you find content more quickly, whether you are an educator, parent, student or someone interested in learning more about the department and the commonwealth's public schools.

"The VDOE website places a wealth of data and information about Virginia's public schools at the fingertips of every citizen. This transparency is an essential component of the commonwealth's program to raise achievement and expand opportunities for all students."
– Dr. Patricia I. Wright, Superintendent of Public Instruction

News & Announcements

January 20, 2012 – K-8 Mathematics SOL Enhanced Scope & Sequence Sample Lesson Plans now available on VDOE website – searchable by keyword and SOL.

January 18, 2012
Superintendent of Public Instruction’s 2012 State of the Schools Remarks

News Release – January 12, 2012
Virginia Schools Earn High Marks from Education Week – Commonwealth Ranks Fourth in Nation in Annual Quality Counts Report

News Release – January 9, 2012 – FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
Governor McDonnell Advances ‘Opportunity to Learn’ Education Agenda for 2012 – Legislative and Budget Actions to Raise Standards, Reduce Local Mandates, Expand Educational Options, Enhance Teacher Quality and Fund Critical Programs

More News or follow us...

Digital Learning Day: February 1

Schools are encouraged to observe national Digital Learning Day on February 1. To participate and to access suggested ideas, information and resources, see Digital Learning Day.

High-Performing Schools & Divisions Honored

Two school divisions and 447 schools earned 2012 Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) awards. The incentive program recognizes schools and divisions that far exceed minimum state and federal accountability standards and achieve excellence goals established by the governor and the Board or Education. See news release: Governor McDonnell & Board of Education Honor High-Performing Virginia Schools & School Divisions and VIP Program.