Virginia Reading Assessment (VRA)

Individuals seeking initial licensure with endorsements in the following areas must take the Virginia Reading Assessment for Elementary and Special Education Teachers (Test Code 001):

Early/Primary preK-3

Elementary Education preK-6

Special Education-Emotional Disturbances

Special Education-Learning Disabilities

Special Education-Mental Retardation

Special Education-Hearing Impairments

Special Education-Visual Impairments

Individuals seeking an endorsement as a Reading Specialist must take the Virginia Reading Assessment for Reading Specialists (Test code 002).

The VRA became a requirement July 1, 2004.  Individuals who take the VRA after July 1, 2006, will be required to meet a passing score established by the Virginia Board of Education.  The Board of Education established cut scores for the Virginia Reading Assessments for elementary and special education teachers at 235 and for reading specialists at 245, effective July 1, 2006.  For information regarding registration, test administration, fees, etc., please visit the Web site, www.vra.nesinc.com.