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VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests
VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released Standard of Learning (SOL) pass rate data on Aug. 27. The overall SOL pass rates for Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) exceeded the state pass rates in all subject areas.

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VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests
VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released Standard of Learning (SOL) pass rate data on Aug. 27. The overall SOL pass rates for Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) exceeded the state pass rates in all subject areas.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition for 16th Year
Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition for 16th Year (opens in new window/tab)

For the 16th time, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students.

2025 Citywide Volunteers of the Year
2025 Citywide Volunteers of the Year (opens in new window/tab)

Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) values and promotes active engagement of the community in all our schools. The Office of Family and Community Engagement coordinates many volunteer opportunities for community members to interact and contribute to the academic achievement of our students and the overall continuous improvement of VBCPS.

2025-26 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board
2025-26 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board (opens in new window/tab)

The Virginia Beach School Board received information about proposed federal grant applications at its May 13 meeting. For the 2025-26 school year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) would receive approximately $21.6 million in formula grant funds through programs authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA).

GED®/ABE Program

Adult Learning Center Contact Information

Address: 5100 Cleveland Street, VB, VA 23462
Website: adultlearning.vbschools.com
Main Office Phone: (757) 648-6050
ABE/GED® Coordinator: Elizabeth Herlong

Eligible students must be 18 years old or older. As required by federal and state, ALL adult students enrolling in AEFLA-funded programs MUST show one form of documentation verifying either citizenship or eligible immigration status. For GED® testing, Pearson VUE also requires all test takers to have a valid, government-issued photo ID.

Eligible Identification Documents

For U.S. Citizens:

  • U.S. Passport or Passport Card
  • U.S. Birth Certificate
  • Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad
  • State-issued Driver’s License or ID card issued in compliance with REAL ID Act (Note: Standard driver’s licenses without REAL ID marking may be accepted only if accompanied by evidence of Social Security Number verification)
  • Social Security Card (when combined with state-issued photo ID)

For Eligible Noncitizens:

  • Permanent Resident Card (Green Card – Form I-551)
  • Arrival-Departure Record (Form I-94 w/number) showing refugee, asylee, parole, or conditional entrant status
  • Employment Authorization Document (EAD – Form I-766) with eligible category code
  • Other DHS/USCIS documentation demonstrating qualifying status

To register on-line through our portal: Virginia Adult Education Region 20 Student Portal. You will then be contacted to attend placement evaluation and orientation in person.

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The GED®/ABE program offers day and evening classes at the following times: 8:30-11:00 AM (Monday to Thursday), 12:15-2:45 PM (Monday to Thursday) and 6:30-9:00 PM (Monday and Wednesday). All students (new and returning) who are interested in enrolling in GED®/ABE day or evening classes are required to attend a placement evaluation. Students who are eligible for GED® classes based on their placement test scores will need to attend an orientation session to complete the registration process.

At placement testing, students will take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). TABE scores are used to determine the levels of math and reading classes in which students are placed to help them prepare to take the GED® exam. The TABE test takes approximately four (4) hours. Students will receive a copy of their TABE scores via email and will be notified by the ALC staff regarding their eligibility to take classes. A valid, current government-issued picture ID for proof of age and identity is required. Open to adults aged 18 and older who are not enrolled in private or public high school.

Orientation sessions, testing, and classes are held at the Adult Learning Center located at 5100 Cleveland Street in Virginia Beach, 23462

Class Fees: Virginia Beach Residents: $30 registration DAY and EVENING.
Non-residents (living in other cities):- $40 per month DAY and $30 per month EVENING. Class fees are not refundable.

If interested, please contact Elizabeth Herlong, Adult Academic Coordinator, at 757.648.6050.

GED® and GED Testing Service® are registered trademarks of the American Council on Education (ACE). They may not be used or reproduced without the express written permission of ACE or GED Testing Service. The GED® and GED Testing Service® brands are administered by GED Testing Service LLC under license from the American Council on Education.