Virginia's
P-16 Council
As the Commonwealth moves forward on a wide range of education initiatives, it is more important than ever to be sure these efforts are coordinated across the educational continuum.
The various boards responsible for education in Virginia now have a golden opportunity to collaborate on shared issues and problems. Thanks to a National Governors Association Honor States Grant, Virginia formalized its already strong coordination practices through a P-16 Council, which is working to further integrate reforms across the entire spectrum of education, from preschool to graduate school.
Responsibilities
The Council has issued its first and second reports (see shaded box at right) to the Governor and General Assembly, focusing on improving the college- and workplace-readiness of high school graduates and advancing the use of performance data to guide education reforms.
The Council's specific responsibilities include the following.
1. Identify opportunities to better coordinate the state's education reform
efforts from preschool to graduate school.
2. Serve as a steering committee for oversight of the state's education reform
activities as part of the NGA Honor States Grant.
3. Develop approaches to improve transitions among levels of education, promote
student success, and encourage students to continue their education.
4. Consider strategies for data systems that provide information about students
at all educational levels.
5. Make any other recommendations as may seem appropriate.
You may get more detailed information on the Council's purpose and role here.