About VDOE
The mission of Virginia's public education system is to educate students in the fundamental knowledge and academic subjects that they need to become capable, responsible, and self-reliant citizens. Therefore, the mission of the Virginia Board of Education and the superintendent of public instruction, in cooperation with local school boards, is to increase student learning and academic achievement.
![Superintendent of Public Instruction - Patricia I. Wright](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090118185151im_/http://www.doe.virginia.gov/about/images/wright.jpg)
Dr. Wright serves as the executive officer of the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), which is the administrative agency for the commonwealth's public schools. She also serves as secretary of the Board of Education. Visit the Superintendent of Public Instruction
Virginia Board of Education
The Board of Education is the governing and policy-making body for the Virginia system of public elementary and secondary education. Its work touches all facets of education from accountability and evaluation to curriculum and teacher education. More about the Board of Education.
VDOE Divisions and Offices
Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Message from the Superintendent
- Biography
- Superintendent's Memos
Information vital to division superintendents – and other public education administrators – available through this information center portal. - Office of Human Resources
- Business & Risk Management
- Research & Strategic Planning
Division of Student Assessment & School Improvement
- Office of Administration, Scoring & Reporting
- Office of Assessment Development
- Office of School Improvement
Division of Finance
- Office of Accounting
- Office of Budget
- Office of School Nutrition Programs
- Office of Support Services
- Office of Procurement
Division of Instruction
- Office of Early Childhood Development
- Office of Elementary Instruction
- Office of Middle & High School Instruction
- Office of Program Administration & Accountability
Division of Policy & Communication
- Office of Board Relations
- Office of Communications
- Office of Policy
Division of Special Education & Student Services
- Office of Dispute Resolution & Administrative Services
- Office of Special Education Instructional Services
- Office of State Schools
- Office of Student Services
- Office of Federal Program Monitoring
- Office of Financial and Data Services
Division of Teacher Education & Licensure
- Office of Teacher Education
- Office of Licensure
Division of Technology & Career Education
- Office of Educational Information Management
- Office of Educational Technology
- Office of Teleproduction Services
- Office of Adult Education & Literacy
- Office of Career & Technical Education