West Virginia Adult Education Association, Inc.
Mission
The West Virginia Adult Education Association, Inc. (WVAEA, Inc.) supports
the development of life-long learning in West Virginia by unifying interested
individuals and groups; encouraging participation in local, state, and
national conferences; and taking an advocacy role in adult education legislation.
Membership is open to all institutions, businesses, organizations, students,
and individuals interested in the field of adult education and literacy.
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Membership Application (PDF)
WVAEA, Inc. Activities
Special Event Grant
Grants up to $250 are available to adult basic education and literacy
programs for special recruitment, retention, and/or recognition events.
(Available to WVAEA, Inc. members only)
Student Scholarshiip
Scholarships up to $250 are available to adult basic education and literacy
students to provide assistance with child-care, transportation, and other
expenses incurred when attending classes.
Continuing Education Scholarship
Two $1000 continuing education scholarships are awarded each year to qualified
adult basic education and/or literacy students.
Conference Scholarship
Financial assistance is available to instructors and/or tutors for statewide
and/or national conferences. (Available to WVAEA, Inc. members only)
Annual Awards
Awards are presented annually to the Student of the Year, Instructor of
the Year, Program of the Year, Administrator of the Year, Service Personnel
of the Year, Volunteer Tutor of the Year, and Collaborative Partner of
the Year.
Professional Development
WVAEA, Inc. sponsors the annual fall professional development conference.
Student Speakers Bureau - BOLT
The student affiliate, BOLT (Building Opportunities for Learning Together),
has formed a cadre of current and former students who represent adult
education and literacy at the local, state, and national level.
Promotion of Adult Education Literacy
WVAEA, Inc. in collaboration with the WV Department of Education, provides
partial funding for the annual statewide billboard campaign.
