Mission Statement

Educational Services is committed to facilitating learners who intentionally grow through the application of a full range of Depth of Knowledge (DOK) consistently across all subject areas.

Department Highlights

September Training Schedule

Click the link below to see the complete September 2023 Training Schedule:

CLICK HERE FOR TRAINING SCHEDULE

VESD Units of Study

Check out the link below to view the all new, updated VESD ELA Units of Study:

UPDATED VESD UNITS OF STUDY

VESD UNITS OF STUDY INFORMATIONAL VIDEO (UPDATED)

2023-24 Assessment and Events Calendar

The 2023-24 Assessment and Events Calendar shows all state testing and district benchmark windows, progress report and report card due dates, and department events. 

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2023-24 ASSESSMENT AND EVENTS CALENDAR

Negotiated VESD Focus Standards

Over the course of 2020-21, as negotiated, the Assessment and Reporting Committee identified Focus Standards which are to be implemented in 2021 and beyond.  Benchmark assessments starting in 2021-22 will assess the Focus Standards (TK-K will continue their agreed upon assessments and 1-2 will continue Running Records as benchmarks for ELA). Check out the link below for a full breakdown of the Focus Standards for grades TK-6.

VESD FOCUS STANDARDS TK-6

 PENS Visits

PENS visits afford ALL teachers the opportunity to observe in other classrooms.  As a reminder, in order for the Ed Services Department to pay the sub cost, all PENS visits must be submitted through PowerSchool.

CLICK HERE FOR STEPS TO REGISTER FOR A PENS

TK FAQs

TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS