WV’s Draft ESSA Plan Available for Public Comment
West Virginia’s draft ESSA plan is now available online for review and public comment until Aug. 30.
West Virginia
WV Releases Final Draft ESSA Plan
At a public forum, the West Virginia Dept. of Education released the state’s final draft ESSA plan. Kristin Anderson, communications director for the state agency, said the department “felt it was important to provide time for the general public to come ask us questions and...
WV Stakeholders Discuss State’s ESSA Plan
Education stakeholders in West Virginia gathered on July 20 to discuss the state’s ESSA plan at a public forum in Fairmont. Several questions and discussions focused on “sociological particulars of life Appalachia.”
WV Dept. of Ed Hosts Series of Stakeholder Meetings on Draft ESSA Plan
The West Virginia Department of Education is hosting a series of stakeholder meetings to gather feedback on the state’s draft ESSA plan. The next meeting will be held on July 20 at 5:30 p.m. at East Fairmont High School.
WV Dept. of Ed Launches Online ESSA Survey
West Virginia Dept. of Education launched an online survey to gather input on the state’s ESSA plan. The next public meetings will take place on July 17 in Glen Dale and July 20 in Fairmont.
WV Board of Ed Considers New Accountability System
The West Virginia Board of Education released a new plan, and is considering a new accountability system under ESSA that wouldn’t give schools a summative rating. State Dept. of Education leaders presented a new plan to the Board “that includes various school measurements” but noted...
WV Dept. of Ed Announces State’s ESSA Plan
The West Virginia Dept. of Education announced that the state’s ESSA plan will be available in July for public comment. According to Kristin Anderson, the department’s communications director, the state will host a series of public forums for stakeholders to provide feedback on the plan.
WV Dept. of Ed to Announce Series of Webinars
The West Virginia Dept. of Education will announce a series of webinars and forums for public feedback on the state’s ESSA plan. A draft of the plan will be available online in July
Education Alliance Launches Assessment Survey
The Education Alliance launched an assessment survey to gather stakeholder input. Survey responses are due August 15th.
Education Alliance Discusses Landscape of Student Testing in WV
The Education Alliance, advocates for improved public school student achievement in West Virginia, is hosting a dinner on August 22nd with education leader Gene Wilhoit to discuss the landscape of student testing in 2016.