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Information is important! Thatās why weāre going to start sharing with you all where the VEA stands on important issues. See below for where
@vea4kids stands on class sizes:
The VEA believes that:
š Small class size has a positive impact on student success.
š School divisions should compute and publish class sizes using classroom teachers only, not including resource personnel.
š Maximum teacher-pupil ratios (TPRs) should be set for PK-1stĀ grade at 1:15; 2ndā 3rdĀ grade at 1:17; 4thĀ -12thĀ grade at 1:21; 1:18 for English classes in middle and high school, and no more than 105 students for departmentalized teachers (physical education and performing arts).
š Maximum TPRs should be set at 1:20 in laboratory science (with 45 square feet per student), studio arts, and practical arts classes.
š Weighted formulas should be used to determine teacher-pupil ratios in specialized classes including special education.
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