About WVFEC

the wv family engagement center

The EdVenture Group, in partnership with WV Department of Education and a network of organizations across the state, operates the West Virginia Family Engagement Center. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, this initiative is designed to strengthen family-school partnerships, leading to increase literacy and numeracy of West Virginia students.

In years 2018-2023, The West Virginia Family Engagement Center program reached 100 schools, providing customized resources based on the unique needs of each school community. For more information on the project, contact Kayla Benson, Director of Impact, and check out our WVFEC website for additional resources.

We’re partnering with families to:

support

their children’s learning and development.

encourage

positive self image and a “can do” spirit in their children.

advocate

for improved learning opportunities for children at their school.

model

lifelong learning and enthusiasm for education.

areas served

Cohort 1: Cabell, Lincoln, McDowell, Wayne, Wetzel counties
Cohort 2: Hampshire, Kanawha, Marion, Marshall, Raleigh, Summers, Wood counties
Cohort 3: Barbour, Clay, Lewis, Logan, Mason, Mercer, Morgan, Nicholas, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Webster
Cohort 4: Braxton, Brooke, Fayette, Hampshire, Kanawha, Marion, Mason, Mingo, Preston, Randolph, Upshur, Webster counties

2018-2023 snapshot:

students and families served within 100 schools across 37 counties

high-impact activities statewide

school leaders participated in a leadership program

family leader participants