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

View event photos, videos, and more.

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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Dr. James Pauls holding his right hand up and placing his left on the Bible during his oath of office as the newest West Virginia Board of Education member.
Press Release

WV Board of Education Welcomes New Member

The West Virginia Board of Education welcomed new board member Dr. James Paul during the March meeting in Charleston today. Dr. Paul was recently appointed by Gov. Patrick Morrisey to a full, nine-year term.
Joseph Nodurft, Jaxon Milam, Iqraa Zaman and Pavan Subramani smiling while holding certificates..
Press Release

High School Students Advance from State Science and Engineering Fair to International Competition

The West Virginia Department of Education is proud to announce four high school students who will represent West Virginia at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix in May.
Members of Bluefield High School's Academic Showdown team holding a trophy.
Press Release

Teams Advance to 2026 Academic Showdown Finale from Concord University

The 2026 Academic Showdown Region 5 competition was hosted by the West Virginia Department of Education at Concord University and featured a day of fierce matchups with Bluefield High School winning first place.

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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