West Virginia's Content Standards have been developed with the goal of preparing students to be successful in a wide range of high-quality post-secondary opportunities.
The West Virginia Content Standards are critical blueprints that define the knowledge and skills students need to successfully transition into higher education and the workplace.
These standards ensure that every student develops:
A clear understanding of potential career opportunities
Insight into the educational pathways required for their chosen field
A strategic plan for achieving their professional and academic goals
These standards ensure that educators:
Deliver instruction aligned to clearly defined learning goals that support college and career readiness
Guide students in connecting academic content to real-world applications and career pathways
Use data-driven strategies and assessments to monitor progress and support individualized learning needs
Accessing Content Standards
Content standards are accessible through two channels: the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) and the official State Board policy documents. Each channel has its own unique characteristics and benefits.
West Virginia's educational policies are organized to provide comprehensive guidance for educational standards and implementation. The policy numbering system, particularly policies 2510, Assuring Quality of Education: Regulations for Education Programs, and 2520's content standard subject-area sub-policies, represent a structured approach to defining educational expectations and standards.
Policy 2510: A Foundational Framework
Policy 2510 establishes the comprehensive framework for student learning and educational achievement.
Each student in grades 8th-12 must have a personalized education plan. This plan is developed collaboratively between the student, their guardians, and their education team.
PEP Checklist: Follow this process to ensure the PEP process is followed consistently.
Content Standards - Policy 2520 and Sub-Policies: Specialized Guidance
Policy 2520 and its sub-policies (identified by decimal extensions like 2520.4) offer subject-specific and grade-level standards. Each sub-policy represents a targeted approach to curriculum standards. For example:
2520.1A: English Language Arts
2520.2B: Mathematics
2520.4: Social Studies
Note: On the State Board policies directory webpage, 2520's sub-policies are organized within a "WVBE Content Standards Policies" section below "Article II: Educational Program Development".