Data Analysis and Research

The Office of Data Management and Information Systems has programmers, analysts, technicians, and researchers that develop, maintain, protect, and support school districts in using our education data collection and information systems. This work falls into four functional areas:

• Data systems development, including:
  • Providing primary West Virginia Education Information System (WVEIS) support and development
  • Documenting and communicating system functions
  • Providing controlled data access
• Federal and state projects, including:
  • Supporting and developing federal/state program offices’ online reporting and tracking systems;
  • Documenting and communicating federal/state program offices’ requests; and
  • Providing federal/state-required reporting.
• Support, compliance, and research. The staff involved in support, compliance, and research are responsible for providing direct support to those interested in education data and information, including parents, educators, policymakers, and the general public.
• Support for the Tools for Schools Initiative
  • Administering contracts for use by schools and districts for technology purchases
  • Assisting districts to maximize federal E-rate funding in conjunction with Tools for Schools purchases
  • Working closely with Technology Systems Specialists to ensure professional learning opportunities and credentialing requirements are met

Learn more about the functions of the Office of Data Analysis and Research.