The WVBE plans to continue the work of the West Virginia’s Education Voice tour that the WVDE held last spring and host six additional meetings during the month of October. The purpose of this continued outreach effort is to provide an opportunity for members of the public to inform the work, processes and policies of the WVBE that support high-quality learning. The meetings will consist of discussions facilitated by WVDE staff and external stakeholders. In addition, comment cards will be available on-site and an online survey will also be posted for respondents to share their thoughts and concerns. Topics to be discussed include:
- Flexibility around curriculum, credits and standards
- Teacher preparation, recruitment and retention
- Family engagement and Local School Improvement Councils
- Career readiness
Two meetings will be held in each Congressional district; dates and locations are as follows:
- Monday, October 7 - Mingo Central High School, Delbarton, WV
- Wednesday, October 9 - Monongalia Technical Education Center, Morgantown, WV
- Wednesday, October 23 - Greenbrier West High School, Charmco, WV
- Thursday, October 24 - James Rumsey Technical Institute, Martinsburg, WV
- Tuesday, October 29 - Putnam Career and Technical Center, Eleanor, WV
- Wednesday, October 30 - John Marshall High School, Glen Dale, WV
A summary report of insights gained will be generated by December 1, 2019. Each meeting begins at 6 p.m. and concludes by 8 p.m. Refreshments will be provided by local ProStart students. Pre-registration is requested, but not required and can be completed by visiting: https://wvde.us/education-public-forum/.