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VCLA
The Virginia Department of Education requires that all licensure students pass the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA).
The VCLA measures the communication and literacy skills necessary to teach and communicate effectively with parents and others in the education community. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate comprehension and analysis of readings; development of ideas in essay form on specific topics; outlining and summarizing; interpreting tables and graphs; mastery of grammar, mechanics, and vocabulary; and writing.
The VCLA is composed of two areas—reading and writing. Each area will be assessed by a separate subtest—a reading subtest and a writing subtest. The reading subtest contains multiple-choice items. The writing subtest contains multiple-choice items and two writing assignments—a written summary and a written composition. Areas tested include the comprehension and analysis of readings; development of ideas in essay form on specific topics; outlining and summarizing; interpretation of tables and graphs; and mastery of vocabulary, grammar, and mechanics.
The qualifying scores for the VCLA are:
- Writing Sub Test -235
- Reading Sub Test – 235
- Or a composite score of 470 for both sub-tests
For more information about the assessment, to register to take the exam, or for exemption requirements, go to VCLA home page. You can now take a computer-based VCLA. Click here for more information.