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| Profile of a Virginia Graduate | |
|---|---|
| Name | Profile of a Virginia Graduate |
| Jurisdiction | Commonwealth of Virginia |
| Adopted | 2017 |
| Administered by | Virginia Department of Education |
| Scope | K–12 education secondary education public schools |
Profile of a Virginia Graduate The Profile of a Virginia Graduate describes the knowledge, skills, and experiences Virginia expects graduates to possess. It summarizes expectations across academic disciplines, career readiness, and transferable skills, and it aligns with standards and assessments administered by statewide bodies. The framework interacts with Board of Education (Virginia), Virginia General Assembly, Richmond, Virginia, Governor of Virginia and regional school divisions.
The Profile anchors Standards of Learning (Virginia) and links to Virginia Department of Education initiatives, emphasizing content from Common Core State Standards Initiative debates, workforce priorities like Virginia Economic Development Partnership, and collaboration with institutions such as University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, George Mason University, and James Madison University. It articulates competencies familiar to Association for Career and Technical Education, National Governors Association, Advance CTE, Achieve, Inc., and aligns with accreditation practices of organizations like Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The framework references standards-related policy set by the Board of Education (Virginia), coordinated with model frameworks from Council of Chief State School Officers and informed by research centers including Thomas B. Fordham Institute and RAND Corporation. It situates academic expectations in subject areas taught at College of William & Mary, Old Dominion University, and Virginia Tech, and aligns career-readiness with industry partners such as Amazon (company), Hampton Roads Innovation Collaborative, and Lockheed Martin. Legislative oversight by the Virginia General Assembly and guidance from the Governor of Virginia shape adoption timelines.
Core components include competencies in literacy, numeracy, scientific literacy, and civics tied to works and authors taught in Virginia classrooms — from William Shakespeare to Langston Hughes — and to historical events such as the American Civil War, Jamestown, Virginia, Civil Rights Movement, and the Constitution of the United States. Career and technical education pathways reference programs promoted by National Career Clusters Framework and partnerships with community colleges like Northern Virginia Community College and Tidewater Community College. Local divisions coordinate with cultural institutions including the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Virginia Historical Society.
Student attainment is measured through the SOL assessments overseen by the Virginia Department of Education and interpreted by the Board of Education (Virginia), with implications for district accreditation handled in Richmond by educational administrators. Data systems interface with state reporting models influenced by U.S. Department of Education guidance, and analyses often cite research from Pew Research Center, Brookings Institution, and Urban Institute. Postsecondary readiness metrics reference admissions standards at Virginia Military Institute, Washington and Lee University, Hampden–Sydney College, and Old Dominion University.
Implementation is carried out by local school boards such as the Fairfax County Public Schools board and districts including Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Chesterfield County Public Schools, and Henrico County Public Schools. Professional development involves collaboration with university training programs at University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development and providers like Teach For America in partnership with districts. Funding and federal program alignment reference the Every Student Succeeds Act and state appropriations debated by the Virginia General Assembly.
Graduates are expected to pursue pathways into higher education at institutions such as University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, George Mason University, Virginia Commonwealth University, private colleges like Washington and Lee University, or careers in sectors represented by employers like Newport News Shipbuilding, Capital One Financial Corporation, and Hilton Worldwide. Data on college enrollment and workforce entry are tracked by entities including the National Student Clearinghouse and state labor analysts, with attention to credential attainment recognized by groups like the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
Critiques of the Profile have come from advocacy groups, education researchers at Harvard Graduate School of Education and Stanford Graduate School of Education, and policy analysts citing concerns similar to national debates involving Common Core State Standards Initiative opponents and proponents. Revisions have been shaped by input from stakeholders including Virginia Board of Education, school divisions, higher education leaders at University of Virginia, community organizations, and legislative action by the Virginia General Assembly.