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Online graduate credit class available to members

AFT-West Virginia is offering an online course to our members for the spring semester.

The course qualifies for certification renewal through WVDE.

You must be an AFT member in good standing to participate in the course.

Registration deadline: Feb. 2, 2024.

Strategies for Student Success- Part 2
Dates: Feb. 12- March 23, 2024 (Classes meet once weekly, Thursday nights, via Zoom)

Instructor: Randy Halsey
Course description: Recognizing the importance of utilizing research-based, proven practices in schools and classrooms, this course contains modules to assist with

December 2023 Newsletter: The Insider

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Senate Education chair wants lawmakers to address student discipline during 2024 session

Senator Grady is right on the mark with this issue. Student discipline is one of the biggest issues facing our schools.

PEIA Public Hearings

Please attend and speak out against proposed premium increases!

The 2022 AFT-WV Convention is approaching! Get the details and register to attend!

Safe Schools = Successful Schools Fall Campaign

Learning is best achieved in a classroom environment free from disruptive behavior.

Safe Schools= Successful Schools: Empower yourself with knowledge

Learn about your rights under the Safe Schools Act to help minimize disruptions and help keep your classroom or bus safe.

Photo of AFT President Randi Weingarten addressing TEACH 2023

The AFT has always been a solutions-driven union, and our new campaign, launched during TEACH on July 21, proves it once again with a fresh, practical approach to strengthening public education. As AFT President Randi Weingarten pointed out during her keynote speech, the $5 million, yearlong campaign, “Real Solutions for Kids and Communities,” stands up against attacks on public schools and offers real-world solutions to build up, rather than break down, our communities.

2023 AFT-WV Legislative Summit scheduled

AFT-WV will conduct its annual Legislative Summit on September 8-9, 2023 at the Doubletree Hotel by Hilton in Huntington, WV.

Members from across the state will come together to discuss and determine the legislative priorities of AFT-WV.

The priorities of the group will be presented to and voted upon by delegates during the 2023 AFT-WV Constitutional Convention.

The event begins with a reception at 7 PM on Friday, September 8th. The meeting will begin at 8:30 AM on Saturday, September 9th, and should conclude before noon.

Local unions will be responsible for the cost of attendee lodging

Membership Incentives: Discounted dues for new members and a chance to win $2500 for existing members

New AFT-WV members: Join for $1 a month until September!

Existing members: Recruit new members and earn a chance to win $2500!

Click here to get all the details!