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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

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Communications

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News & Articles

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

Events

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Latest News

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West Virginia Department of Education
Press Release

WV Dept. of Ed. To Host a Day of Coding

The West Virginia Department of Education will welcome 12 schools to the State Capitol for the third annual Country Roads Codes Day on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in the Upper Rotunda.
West Virginia Board of Education.
Press Release

West Virginia Board of Education Reinstates Policy on Compulsory Vaccination Law

In light of the West Virginia Supreme Court’s stay of the class certification order and the permanent injunction order entered in Raleigh County Circuit Court, the West Virginia Board of Education is reinstating its directive to county boards of education not to accept religious exemptions to compulsory vaccination laws.
Joseph "Joey Van Meter and Juliann Harlan smiling.
Press Release

West Virginia Students Named 2026 U.S. Senate Youth Program Delegates

The West Virginia Department of Education is pleased to announce Joseph "Joey" Van Meter from Pocahontas County and Juliann Harlan from Randolph County as the 2026 West Virginia delegates in the United States Senate Youth Program.

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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