West Virginia · State Grant

House Bill 5405 Math & Science PD Grant

Funding

Varies by program

Grade Focus

K-12

Application Due

December 31, 2026

Level of Gov't

State — West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE)

Eligibility

West Virginia K-12 public school teachers seeking professional development in math and science. All 55 WV county districts are eligible. Teachers implementing new STEM curriculum tools are a strong fit.

Program Goals

House Bill 5405 created a dedicated funding stream for math and science teacher professional development in WV. The grant supports PD programs that strengthen teacher content knowledge and classroom practice in STEM subjects.

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Application and Distribution

Applications submitted through WVDE. December 31, 2026 deadline for the current cycle. Check wvde.us for the current application form and guidelines.

Cycle Notes

Current cycle open through December 31, 2026. Monitor wvde.us for future cycles after the current window closes.

Grant Award Amount

Award amounts vary by program and number of teachers served. Contact WVDE for current award ranges and priority areas.

Allowable Purchases

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing

Frequently Asked Questions

What did House Bill 5405 establish?

HB 5405 created a dedicated Math & Science Professional Development Grant to support WV teacher training in STEM subjects.

When is the deadline?

December 31, 2026 for the current cycle.

Who is eligible?

West Virginia K-12 public school teachers seeking PD in math or science. All 55 WV county districts are eligible.

What counts as eligible PD?

Professional development that strengthens teacher content knowledge and classroom practice in math and science. Using new STEM curriculum tools with teacher training components is a strong fit.

How can Forward Education help?

Our Learning Platform includes curriculum-aligned PD courses. We can help frame a Forward Education kit implementation as a qualifying PD program for this grant.

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