Notice of In-Person and Virtual Public Hearings on the Proposed 2024

English Standards of Learning

Audience: Superintendents, Directors, School Principals, Child Care Center Operators, Teachers, Non-teaching staff, Families, Business Leaders, and Community Members

Contact: Jill Nogueras, English Coordinator, vdoe.english@doe.virginia.gov  

The Virginia Board of Education will hold public hearings on the proposed 2024 English Standards of Learning. The Standards of Learning identify the essential content, processes, and skills for grade levels and subject courses. The proposed 2024 English Standards of Learning can be accessed on the Virginia Department of Education’s website. Public comment regarding the proposed 2024 English Standards of Learning may be offered through public hearings or public comment through the Virginia Department of Education website until March 1, 2024.  

Each in-person public hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m. Registration of speakers will begin at 6:10 p.m. Speakers will have three minutes to speak and should bring copies of their comments for the Board of Education. Virtual public hearings will be held at a variety of times to accommodate public participation. In case of inclement weather, in-person hearings will transition to virtual and notice will be given and registration links provided on the Review and Revision of the 2017 English SOL page. Public hearings will be held at the following locations and times:  

Monday, February 5, 2024   In-Person 6:30 p.m.  Robert Russa Moton Museum Auditorium  900 Griffin Boulevard  Farmville, VA  Directions to this location  
Tuesday, February 6, 2024   Virtual 6:30 p.m.  Registration Link 
Monday, February 12, 2024   Virtual 9:00 a.m.  Registration Link 
February 13, 2024  In-Person 6:30 p.m.  Christopher Newport University  Torggler Fine Arts Center, Room 102  Newport News, VA  Directions to this location  
February 15, 2024   In-Person 6:30 p.m.  James Madison University   Memorial Hall Room 6110  395 S. High Street  Harrisonburg, VA  Directions to this location  
February 16, 2024  Virtual 11:30 a.m.  Registration Link 
February 20, 2024  In-Person 6:30 p.m.  Thomas R. Fulgham Conference Center  Chesterfield Career & Technical Center  13900 Hull Street  Midlothian, VA  Directions to Location 
February 21, 2024 In-Person 6:30 p.m.  Southwest Higher Education Center  Executive Auditorium  1 Partnership Circle  Abingdon, VA  Directions to Location 
February 22, 2024  Virtual 11:30 a.m.  Registration Link 
February 26, 2024  In-Person 6:30 p.m.  Laurel Ridge Community College  Barkman Family Conference Center, Hazel Hall  Warrenton, VA  Directions to Location