WVBE Policy 2510 [PDF] [Word] (Assuring the Quality of Education: Regulations For Education Programs) specifies that by July 1, 2021, counties will implement a comprehensive career exploration experience for middle school students, in accordance with W. Va. Code §18-9D-19a. This experience may include, but is not limited to CTE foundational courses, stand-alone county-developed career exploration courses, stand-alone county-created career mini-courses, field trips, guest speakers, and career mentors.
Career exploration of the 16 career clusters is to be integrated into the middle school content for grades 6 – 8, or taught as stand-alone career exploration courses in each grade. More information on the specific information to be covered in career exploration can be found within the Middle School Programming section of Policy 2510. Information and resources are provided on this site to support counties in the development of their comprehensive career exploration experience.
For more information on middle school career exploration required in policies 2510 and 2520.13, please contact Stephanie Latif at stephanie.latif@k12.wv.us. Career programming is also covered in Policy 2520.19. For more assistance with Policy 2520.19, please contact Lauren Landry at lauren.landry@k12.wv.us.
For additional information, explore the Career Tech WV Middle School page.