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About Us

Learn more about the West Virginia Department of Education.

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Department Operations

Explore various offices that serve key operational roles within the Department.

Internal Operations

Fiscal needs of the Department, West Virginia Board of Education, and more.

Infrastructure and Network Operations

Network and device protection for the West Virginia K-12 public school system.

Purchasing

The procurement of goods and services vital to the state's educational system.

Careers

Current vacancies within the Department, West Virginia K-12 system, Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, and the Schools of Diversion and Transition.

Employee Portal

Internal portal for Department employees.

Finance

Communications and Public Relations

Learn more about the marketing and outreach efforts of the Department.

Communications

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News & Articles

Stay up-to-date on the latest news in West Virginia public schools.

Events

Learn more about upcoming Department events.

Latest News

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Press Release

WVBE Secretary Rotruck Concludes More Than a Decade of Service to Public Education

The October 2026 meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education marked the final meeting for WVBE Secretary F. Scott Rotruck, who was recognized by fellow members for his years of service to public education.
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Press Release

Wetzel County CTE Takes the Title of 2026 Culineering Challenge Grand Champion for Second Year

The Wetzel County Technical Education Center is the grand champion of the 2026 West Virginia Department of Education Culineering Challenge.
West Virginia Department of Education
Press Release

WV Public School Enrollment Down Over 8,200 Students

The West Virginia Department of Education released its annual certified enrollment today, and public schools in the state continue the downward slide. The 2026-27 certified count is 226,687 students, down from 234,957 last year.

Policies and Strategic Planning

Explore various polices and strategic planning related to the Department.

Policies

View current West Virginia Board of Education policies and submit comments on policies pending Board action.

Strategic Plan

Learn more about the Department's mission and vision.

West Virginia Tiered System of Support (WVTSS)

A collection of resources that provide academic, behavioral, and mental health support for student success.

School Operations

Learn more about the essential functions of school operations.

School Finance

Learn more about how school funding is reported and tracked.

School Transportation

Learn more about the process to ensure safe transportation of students to and from school.

School Facilities

Learn more about how the Department supports county efforts to provide safe learning environments for students.

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