Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program
The Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP) builds a more comprehensive understanding of school readiness and success. For more details about the initiative, view the VKRP Snapshot and visit the VKRP website.
Coordinated Assessments
VKRP measures math, self-regulation and social skills to complement Virginia's statewide assessment of literacy skills using Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS).
Reporting System
Detailed reports of students' skills (student, classroom, school and division levels) can be used by teachers, families, principals, school leaders and others.
Instructional Resources
VKRP includes online and in-person trainings, skill and strategy guides and activities to support student learning.
VKRP was mandated by the Virginia General Assembly (HB5002, Item 128, H.) to reach full statewide implementation by the 2019-20 school year.
Project Status: Fall 2013 – Fall 2020
Funding Source: Virginia Department of Education
Principal Investigators: Amanda Williford (PI), Jessica Whittaker (Co-PI)
Report: VKRP Statewide Results
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Project Team
Amanda P. Williford Research Associate Professor
Jessica E. Whittaker Research Associate Professor
Jamie DeCoster Research Assistant Professor
Jason T. Downer Professor of Education, Program Area Director, Clinical and School Psychology, Director, CASTL
Elise Rubinstein Research Manager
Caitlin Ellis Powell Early Childhood Education Project Associate
Lilian Hummer Research Specialist
Wanda Weaver Research Scientist
Kathy Neesen Research Scientist, Instructional Technology Director
Christle de Vera Research Specialist Intermediate
Matthew C. Semanik Multimedia/Web Developer
Sarah Virginia Lydic Senior Instructional Design/Multimedia Developer
Virginia E. Vitiello Assistant Professor, Research Faculty