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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Members of Huntington High School's Academic Showdown Team 1.
Press Release

Two Teams Advance from the Region 2 Academic Showdown in Huntington

Huntington High School Team 1 and Winfield High School Team 1 have advanced to the 2025 Academic Showdown finale.
Huntington High School Art Teacher Diana Frazier, Student Poster Winner Lauryn Coffman, WVDE PK-12 Arts Coordinator Tim James, WVDE Deputy Superintendent Dr. Sonya White, and WVDE Graphic Designer Tom Pickens pose with the 2025 Arts Alive poster.
Press Release

Winner of 2025 Arts Alive Poster Design Contest Announced

Lauryn Coffman wins the 2025 Arts Alive Poster Contest. Her design will represent the May 2 event, celebrating student talent in visual arts, music, dance, and theater at the WV Culture Center.
Press Release

WV Board of Ed. Declares an Intervention for Mingo County Schools

The State Board voted unanimously to declare an immediate intervention of Mingo County Schools during the WVBE’s March meeting in Charleston.

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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