The EdVenture Group - Where Innovation Drives Education

where innovation
drives education

The EdVenture Group is a nonprofit organization inspiring lifelong learning at all levels by developing and delivering innovative solutions to obstacles in K-12 education. Founded by a classroom teacher, The EdVenture Group provides proven processes, programs, and expertise to students, educators, and communities in Appalachia and across the nation.

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WVFEC

The West Virginia Family Engagement Center (WVFEC) program is based on current, evidence-based practices that engage families, educators, and community members in the educational process to enhance student academic achievement. This initiative offers families a variety of opportunities to participate in their child's learning both inside and outside of school.

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WV CAREERS

WV CAREERS (Career Awareness, Readiness, Education, and Experiences for Rural Students) will support rural school districts in increasing recruitment, retention, and completion of students in career and technical education (CTE) pathways aligned with postsecondary programs.

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youth leadership

The EdVenture Group provides engaging, hands-on youth leadership programs to K-12 students. Focused on providing young leaders the skills and resources to be effective in any workplace, these programs provide communication, teamwork, healthy lifestyles, social entrepreneurship, and community servanthood knowledge to future leaders.

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WHO WE ARE

The EdVenture Group, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization committed to creating customized solutions to educational challenges through innovation consulting, tailored professional development, and high-quality research and evaluation. Through co-created conversations and thought partnership, the organization empowers communities across the United States and reimagines what education can be.

our programs

Learn more about some of expertise areas and customized programs taking place in Appalachia and across the nation.

Research & Dissemination

Provide education research services that focus on student empowerment, workforce readiness, data cataloging, and IC map development.

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND CULTURE

Explore techniques to manage transitions in school and analyze the characteristics of a positive school culture.

STEM INNOVATION

Revolutionize the approach to STEM programs through a variety of hands-on initiatives for K-12 students and teachers.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP & SERVANTHOOD

Provide young leaders the skills and resources to be effective in any workplace through communication, teamwork, and more.

Entrepreneurship educatioN

Elevate teachers’ understanding of entrepreneurship education in the classroom to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students.

Family Engagement

Strengthen family-school partnerships through customized resources based on the unique needs of each school community.

our projects

For more information on how we could bring these projects to your community or school, contact us today. All programs are designed to be customer-specific and tailored to your needs.

our impact

Our team has worked regionally throughout Appalachia to bring new and innovative programs to rural communities in Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. We’ve provided K-12 support via training and consulting, program management, program design and delivery, and professional development initiatives.

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timeline of funders

2001-2002

REL Center for Naval Analysis, USDE Phase 9, Technology Opportunity Centers(WV Districts)

2001-2002

2003-2006

Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, REL Center for Naval Analysis, Appalachian Regional Commission, Institute for Scientific Research, West Virginia University, Richard King Mellon Foundation, Grable Foundation, WVDE, Greene County Vo Tech, WV School Districts, Diocese of Wheeling Charleston, NASA-GSFC, School Performance Network-Carnegie Museum, PA Tech Council/Catalyst Connect

2003-2006

2007-2011

Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, REL Center for Naval Analysis, PA and WV/PA school districts, Center for Professional Development, Diocese of Wheeling Charleston, WVDE, Grable Foundation, Salvation Army, WVU, Class link, Pomeroy, United BioSource, University of Pittsburgh, Boys & Girls Club of Western PA, Buhl Foundation

2007-2011

2012-2016

Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, Chesapeake Energy, Diocese of Wheeling Charleston, L-evation, LLC, City of Shinnston, Charles R. Nailler Foundation, WV Noon Profit Association, Tri County Partnership, WV DOC, Vision Shared, WV Districts, WVU, Appalachian Regional Commission, Tides Foundation

2012-2016

2017-2021

First Energy, WV Districts, Charles R Nailler Foundation, WV Secretary of Education, Washington/Greene Job Training, WVDO, EntreEd, Vision Shared, Charles R Nailler Foundation, WVDE, USDE, EQT Foundation, ARC

2017-2021

2022-2024

U.S. Department of Education, WV Department of Education, Appalachian Regional Commission, EQT Foundation, FirstEnergy Foundation, The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, Million Girls Moonshot, WV Department of Health and Human Services, Flamboyan Foundation, U.S. Department of Defense

2022-2024

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