division of instruction
Dr. Linda Wallinger - Assistant Superintendent
The Division of Instruction assists local school divisions in the design and implementation of instructional programs with emphasis on the implementation of high academic standards designed to increase student achievement. The division provides technical expertise and leadership in the areas of professional development, parental involvement, positive educational environments and the interpretation of federal and state initiatives, policies, regulations and guidelines. The division provides workshops and other training opportunities for educators and works collaboratively with public and private agencies, associations, foundations and consortia to address educational needs and concerns.
Office of Elementary Instruction
Mark Allan - Director
The Office of Elementary Instruction provides leadership, coordination and support of instructional programs related to pre-K through fifth grade. Instructional programs include English, mathematics, science and history/social science. Responsibilities also include the coordination of the Virginia Preschool Initiative, Even Start, the Early Intervention Reading Initiative and Reading First.
Office of Middle & High School Instruction
Dr. Felicia D. Dyke - Director
The Office of Middle and High School Instruction provides leadership and services by coordinating a range of programs and activities to support student academic achievement and success. The responsibilities of the office include English-language arts; the fine arts; health, physical education and driver education; gifted education and Governor’s schools; history, social sciences and international education; mathematics; science; school counseling; and foreign languages. The office coordinates grant, scholarship and online student tutorial programs; provides professional development opportunities and technical assistance to school division personnel and responds to inquiries from the educators, parents and other citizens of the commonwealth.
Office of Program Administration & Accountability
Roberta Schlicher - Director
The Office of Program Administration and Accountability assists local school divisions with implementation of the requirements under the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 through professional development, technical assistance and program monitoring activities. Additional responsibilities include administration of state requirements associated with charter schools and regional alternative education programs.