What does it mean to be ready for school?
A child’s readiness for kindergarten includes both academic and social-emotional skills developed at home, school, and in their community.
The Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP) gives schools, teachers and families a complete picture of school readiness in 4 key areas: Mathematics, Literacy, Self-Regulation, and Social Skills.
VKRP provides actionable data that educators can use to support Virginia’s children statewide.
42% of Virginia children start kindergarten needing extra support in at least 1 of these 4 key areas.
VKRP Blog
Visit and subscribe to the VKRP blog for monthly updates, as well as useful tips and resources to promote readiness skills.
Data Snapshots
Each fall and spring, we create a short document to communicate information about the data from that assessment term.
Get to Know VKRP
The Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP) is a statewide initiative focused on building a more comprehensive understanding of school readiness and success.
VKRP is a multi-dimensional measure that partners with PALS to also include a focus on mathematics, social skills, and self-regulation.
