Article: 2026-05-076
Audience: Superintendents, Directors, School Principals, Teachers, Non-teaching staff
Contact: Mark Jennings, Assistant Superintendent of Assessment and Accountability, student_
In response to Executive Order 4, the Virginia Department of Education is opening up the legislatively-required Innovative Assessment Workgroup for additional members. This Workgroup serves as an advisory board to the Department and helps inform the development of a new, innovative statewide assessment system.
The Department is appreciative of the 17 current members and is looking to expand membership.
Workgroup participants should have expertise in one or more of the following areas: assessment design and administration, using assessment outcomes to improve instruction, implementation and change management, testing accommodations, teaching and assessing a variety of student groups (multilingual learners, students with disabilities, advanced learners, etc.), or supporting students to improve academic outcomes.
The Innovative Assessment Workgroup will have monthly meetings beginning in March 2026. A full list of dates is shared in the application. All meetings will take place in Richmond or will be hosted virtually.
Educators, administrators, advocates, professional associations, parents, and community members are invited to submit applications. Applicants who speak a language other than English are encouraged to apply.
Applications may be submitted by completing this form.
All applications must be received by March 2, 2026.