Virginia Grade Level Alternative (VGLA)
Assessment Program

The VGLA is available for students in grades 3 - 8 as an alternative assessment for Standards of Learning testing. The VGLA provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge of the general education curriculum using means other than the SOL multiple choice assessments.

Students who qualify to participate in the VGLA will be required to demonstrate individual achievement of grade level content standards as presented in the SOL test blueprints for the academic content area in which they are being assessed. Students will compile a collection of work samples to demonstrate proficiency in grade level SOL in which they have received instruction.

Resources

VGLA Procedural Manual
VGLA Worksheets
SOL Blueprints
Virginia Grade Level Alternative Program Forms—This link contains the forms listed below.

• Participation Criteria For
• Affidavit of Student Performance
• Appeal Request Form
• VGLA Official Audit Form

DIS Stickers
Completed DIS Stickers for each grade level and content area are available on FCPS 24-7: Virginia Accountability System for Students with Disabilities
Assistive Technology Services (formerly ITS)
Crosswalk of Alternative and Alternate Assessments

Professional Development Opportunities
Teacher support sessions will be available to assist teachers in the collection of evidence. Please contact your PRS and/or ISRT for the dates and locations of these sessions.