Virginia requires every school board to establish a character education program. GRiT delivers it — the six required traits, taught through practice, not worksheets.
Virginia law requires each school board to establish a character education program in its schools, built around six core traits. A board may use its existing programs or run a separate one.
The statute calls for character to be taught primarily through example, illustration, and participation — and to complement, not replace, the Standards of Learning. That participatory, practice-first approach is exactly how GRiT is built.
Not a feelings worksheet. GRiT teaches how the brain and stress response work, as tools students actually use.
GRiT Compass shows growth across five dynamics, so Virginia leaders can report impact, not just activity.
Grade-banded for K–12 through college, with a light weekly footprint that fits the school day.
Yes. Under the Code of Virginia § 22.1-208.01, each school board must establish a character education program in its schools, built around six core traits.
Trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. The statute calls for them to be taught primarily through example, illustration, and participation, and to complement the Standards of Learning.
Yes. GRiT delivers all six traits through a participatory, practice-first curriculum that complements the SOL — and shows growth with GRiT Compass.
Every school board (division). A board may use its existing programs or run a separate character education program.
Satisfy § 22.1-208.01 with a participatory program that complements the SOL — and measures growth.
→ Book a discovery callThis is a plain-language summary of Code of Virginia § 22.1-208.01 as of 2026, provided for general information and not as legal advice. Statutes change; always confirm current requirements with your division and the Virginia Department of Education.