Mountain State Parent- Child Adolescent Network

08/07/2026

West Virginia’s Third Grade Success Act is taking full effect this school year, requiring public school third-graders who do not meet reading and math standards to repeat the grade.

West Virginia’s Third Grade Success Act is taking full effect this school year, requiring public school third-graders who do not meet reading and math standards to repeat the grade.

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08/06/2026

Our dental staff will be having back-to-school dental exams this Friday, August 7. Appointments are required for all grades and can be made by calling 304-485-7374.

08/02/2026

Sharing this webinar from Legal Aid.

07/28/2026

If you were planning to apply for the WV School Clothing Allowance, please note that the program has closed early after reaching its funding limit. See the announcement below for details. If you’re still looking for back-to-school resources, reach out—we’re happy to help connect you with community supports.

07/25/2026

The new school year is right around the corner!

As your child heads back to school, you may have questions or concerns about how they are doing.

Maybe you’re wondering if your child needs an evaluation. Maybe you have questions about an IEP or 504 Plan. Maybe your child already has a plan, but you need help understanding it or making sure it is working.

Please know this: There is no shame in asking for help.

Getting your child extra support does not mean you are failing as a parent. It means you are paying attention to what your child needs and doing what you can to help them learn and succeed.

An evaluation, diagnosis, IEP, or 504 Plan is not something your child has to be embarrassed about. These supports are tools to help children get the help they need at school.

You do not have to figure it all out alone.

If you have questions or concerns as the new school year begins, please reach out. We can help you learn more about your options, ask questions, and find support as you advocate for your child.

07/22/2026

Transitions for people with disabilities and their families are an area of emphasis here at the WVU CED. We love seeing resources to help people through life's many transitions, whether they are for independent living, employment, education, or health care.

Check out this recorded webinar by the folks at Family Voices, Got Transition, the Center for Transition to Adult Health Care for Youth with Disabilities, and the Raise Center called "Stepping forward, stepping back: How parents can support youth moving to adult health care." There's also a Spanish-language version and an option to just view the presentation slides.

View the recording: https://raisecenter.org/stepping-forward-stepping-back-how-parents-can-support-youth-moving-to-adult-health-care/

Got Transition
RAISE Center
Family Voices, Inc. (National)

07/20/2026