ESEA Flexibility Request

Summary

Under the leadership of the State Board of Education, and after consultation with teacher organizations, principals, superintendents, legislative leaders and the governor, the West Virginia Department of Education is proposing on behalf of our students, parents, leaders, schools and district staff and citizens of the state, a flexibility request of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), also known as the No Child Left Behind Act.

The flexibility request requires the West Virginia Department of Education to develop a rigorous and comprehensive plan designed to improve educational outcomes for all students, close achievement gaps, increase equity and improve the quality of instruction.

Click here to review the final submission: Final, 9/6/12 (11.3 MB)