W. Va. Code R. § 126-42-10

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 126-42-10 - West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) Responsibilities

10.1. The WVDE has a primary leadership role in:

10.1.a. defining and developing the framework for education programs and services;

10.1.b. assisting counties to ensure delivery of these programs and student support services;

10.1.c. assuring the WVBE, the Legislature, and the public that a thorough and efficient system of education is being provided;

10.1.d. developing procedures, guidelines, and technical assistance documents necessary to implement WVBE policy and state law;

10.1.e. instituting a system for the coordination and delivery of high quality professional learning. Further, WVDE shall develop, provide, and participate in programs for professional learning based on W. Va. Code § 18-2I-1. The West Virginia Professional Learning Reimagined Framework is developed around evidence-based research and supported by and Policy 5500;

10.1.e.1. providing capacity-building resources, high quality professional learning, and technical assistance to counties, IHEs, and related agencies;

10.1.f. encouraging the use of best practices based on quality, scientifically-based research at each programmatic level;

10.1.g. monitoring the implementation of education programs at the state and county level;

10.1.h. administering funds provided and/or authorized by the West Virginia Legislature and other sources; and

10.1.i. providing recommendations to the WVBE to update a plan for a thorough and efficient system of public education.

10.2. Content Standards. The WVDE shall work with stakeholders to oversee the development of content standards set forth in the Policy 2520 series (W. Va. 126CSR44AA through 126CSR44U).

10.3. Statewide Assessment Program. The WVDE shall ensure that public school students participate in the West Virginia Measures of Academic Progress (WV-MAP) identified in Policy 2340.

10.4. Special Education. The WVDE shall ensure special education requirements are implemented and provide technical assistance to assure compliance with federal law and applicable WVBE policy.

10.5. Stakeholder Input and Public Reporting. The WVDE shall:

10.5.a. be accountable to the public and the Legislature through the West Virginia Balanced Scorecard.

10.5.b. disseminate information concerning the content and implications of standards, policies, and state and federal laws to counties, IHEs, the business community, parents, professional organizations, educational agencies, and other individuals and groups.

10.5.c. maintain appropriate records and reports on the status of education programs and approved education personnel development programs.

10.6. State Superintendent of Schools Support. The WVDE shall work for and provide staff support to the State Superintendent of Schools and the WVBE.

10.7. WVVS (Appendix C, Virtual Learning). The WVDE provides virtual instruction through the WVVS and assists counties in developing county virtual instruction programs.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-42-10