AFT has two scholarship programs available to help members and their children achieve their educational dreams.

• The AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars Program offers four 4-year, $8,000 post-secondary scholarships to students who are dependents of AFT members, as well as 10 one-time $1,000 grants to AFT members to assist with their continuing education. The 2023 Porter Scholars application period is open, and the deadline is March 31, 2023. For more details and eligibility requirements for the Porter Scholarship Program, click here. 

• Because AFT is affiliated with the AFL-CIO, members are also

Check out the first flyer in a series of informational pieces about the some of the rights contained within 18 & 18A of WV Code and why they are so important to education employees. 

Check out the second flyer in a series of informational pieces about the some of the rights contained within 18 & 18A of WV Code and why they are so important to education employees. 

Check out the the fourth flyer in a series of informational pieces about the some of the rights contained within 18 & 18A of WV Code and why they are so important to education employees. Click here to learn about the RIF and transfer provisons in WV Code 18A. 

The Safe Schools Act is a powerful tool to keep our schools safe and orderly, but only if educators understand and protect their rights under the law. Get the facts in this updated guide for educators from AFT-WV.

Related Law and Policies: 

State Code 18A-5-1A 

State Code 61-2-15 

WV BOE Policy 4373

WV BOE Policy 2419 

AFT-WV receives constant questions about the law and educators' rights regarding planning periods. We've compiled a list and created a flyer featuring our members' most frequently asked questions. 

Click here to view the Planning Period FAQs. Feel free to print and share!