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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.
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VKRP provides actionable data that educators can use to support Virginia’s children statewide.
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42% of Virginia children start kindergarten needing extra support in at least 1 of these 4 key areas.
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VKRP Blog
Visit and subscribe to the VKRP blog for monthly updates, as well as useful tips and resources to promote readiness skills.
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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.