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Inspiring Future Educators

Our Grow Your Own Teacher Preparation program provides high school students a fasttrack opportunity into the teaching profession. McDowell County's Trista Lester is student teaching in the county. Follow her teaching journey.
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Conferences

Educator and staff development conferences occur throughout the year focusing on specific areas critical to public education.

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Exemplary Practice Schools

This program showcases schools that demonstrate exceptional improvement practices.

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Ready, Read, Write, West Virginia

Ready, Read, Write, West Virginia provides resources for families and educators that help increase literacy proficiency for all students.

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Unite with Numeracy

Unite educators, families, and students while enhancing teacher content knowledge and increasing student achievement and engagement.

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WV Board of Education Elects Hardesty President

Charleston, W.Va. - The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) elected L. Paul Hardesty as president during its meeting in Charleston today. He formerly served as the WVBE’s legislative liaison…
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WV Board of Ed. Holds Special Meeting to Discuss Litigation

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) held a special meeting today in Charleston to discuss pending litigation. The majority of the meeting was conducted in executive…
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West Virginia Board of Education Holds Several Meetings in July

The West Virginia Board of Education will hold meetings in July to address legal matters and conduct regular board business.

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Certification

Learn more about approvals for all licensure permits, authorizations, and certifications for anyone wishing to work within West Virginia public schools.

Content Standards and Policies

Browse the West Virginia College- and Career-Readiness Standards online.

E-Learning for Educators

WVLearns account creation, out-of-state educator access, WV educator course enrollment and course syllabi.

Careers

Explore opportunities in West Virginia's public school system.

Child Nutrition

Dedicated to ensuring that all children have access to nutritious meals that support their well-being and readiness for learning.

Academics

Creating pathways of academic and life-long success for all of West Virginia's children.

Career Exploration & Student Engagement

Explore numerous topics that can help students develop career skills.

School Calendars

View high school graduation dates and a summary of county calendar dates.

Upcoming Events

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Board of Education Meeting

July 14, 2025 Special Board Meeting

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Conference

S.A.I.L Into a New School Year Conference - Day 1

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Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center
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S.A.I.L Into a New School Year Conference - Day 2

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Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center
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Farm to School Conference - Day 1

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Marriott: Waterfront Place
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