Virginia Teacher Performance Standards
Virginia's teacher evaluation framework organized around seven performance standards. The framework provides a complete structure for evaluating teacher effectiveness, with each standard describing the skills and knowledge expected of all Virginia teachers.
Used statewide across Virginia school divisions.
Framework Domains
Virginia Standards at a Glance
Standard 1: Professional Knowledge
Demonstrating an understanding of curriculum, subject content, and student developmental needs.
Standard 2: Instructional Planning
Planning instruction using the Virginia Standards of Learning, student data, and knowledge of students' needs.
Standard 3: Instructional Delivery
Engaging students through effective instructional strategies that promote active learning and critical thinking.
Standard 4: Assessment of and for Student Learning
Using multiple assessment strategies to monitor student progress, provide feedback, and adjust instruction.
Standard 5: Learning Environment
Creating a safe, orderly, and respectful environment that promotes student engagement and responsibility.
Standard 6: Professionalism
Maintaining a commitment to professional ethics, demonstrating professional growth, and contributing to the profession.
Standard 7: Student Academic Progress
Demonstrating student academic progress through multiple measures of student growth.
Rating Scale
Virginia Standards Rating Levels
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