ESEA Flexibility Waiver

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West Virginia has received approval from the U.S. Department of Education to launch a new student achievement and school accountability system. The West Virginia Board of Education had sought permission to free West Virginia public schools from certain federal rules and deadlines to focus on improving learning and instruction. Those rules fell under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), also known as the No Child Left Behind Act. The waivers allow West Virginia to use its own accountability system to more effectively identify struggling schools and to efficiently direct resources to struggling schools.

Before Waiver

Accountability measures and annual targets developed through a USDE mandated process
Unintended negative consequences...goal became to avoid consequences
System like an "On/Off" AYP switch
Designation and consequences were based on how long the school was "not making AYP"
Schools received no credit for moving students from below mastery to partial mastery

After Waiver

Accountability measures and annual target process different for each state — places ownership at the state, regional, district and school level
Goal is transparent and for accountability system that fosters increased student learning
Schools will be making annual progress on multiple measures
Now 5 categories of designation which acknowledges progress at the school and subgroup level
Schools will be recognized for achievement AND growth

Need to Know

Full Waiver Request

ESEA Flexibility Brochure

Frequently Asked Questions

Priority & Focus Schools

For Teachers

The state's Educator Evaluation System model is designed to clearly measure effective practice and provide professional development support for principals, superintendents and teachers.
The West Virginia Next Generation Content Standards and Objectives provide clear and consistent expectations for what all children should know and be able to do.

For Parents

Parents will receive a more accurate report on the success of their child's school.
The West Virginia Department of Education will provide an annual performance report that provides a more complete and comprehensive picture of where a school or district is meeting performance expectations and where it is not.

For Students

Students will have higher academic standards preparing them for life after high school.
The West Virginia Next Generation Content Standards and Objectives provide clear expectations for student achievement.