West Virginia Hope Summit

The West Virginia Hope Summit will gather leaders of private or accredited nonpublic schools in West Virginia to celebrate the passing of the West Virginia Hope Scholarship Program. The goal of this summit is to provide assistance for school leaders to implement Educational Savings Accounts with integrity and fidelity.

Presented by EdChoice, in association with the Cardinal Institute, Love Your School West Virginia, the Yes. Every Kid. Foundation., and CACE.

Registration and Schedule

The event will begin on Friday, March 1, 2024 at 5:15 in the evening with registration and our first keynote speaker. The event will conclude on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 3:15 in the afternoon. A more detailed schedule is available here.

Schedule of Events

You may register up to two people per school at the link below. Register by Tuesday, February 27, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

Register Here

Hotel and Venue

The summit will be hosted at the Four Points by Sheraton Charleston, in Charleston, West Virginia. EdChoice is offering complimentary room reservations for Friday, March 1. The deadline to reserve one of these rooms is Tuesday, February 13 at 5 p.m. and can be done through the event registration.

Event Sponsors and Organizers

EdChoice

EdChoice is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization committed to understanding and pursuing a K–12 education system that empowers every family to choose the schooling environment that fits their children’s needs best. The EdChoice mission is to advance educational freedom and choice for all as a pathway to successful lives and a stronger society.

The Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy

The Cardinal Institute’s vision is called the “West Virginia Miracle.” It envisions an economic turnaround that will transform our state into a beacon of prosperity and hope. We believe that for this miracle to occur, it must be built on four pillars: economic freedom, education freedom, worker freedom, and Montani Semper Liberi – Mountaineers Are Always Free, the state’s motto and founding ethos.

Love Your School West Virginia

Love Your School believes every family should be able to answer the question “do you love your school?” with a resounding “yes!” Love Your School West Virginia celebrates education options and helps West Virginia families navigate the Hope Scholarship, special education, school options and more. We take pride in offering one-on-one support to families, taking them from problem to solution.

West Virginia Christian Education Association

WVCEA’s vision is to make Jesus Christ the center of our lives and education system. They want to assist West Virginia private Christian schools to excel by providing standards, resources, support, and training. WVCEA partners with Christian schools through programs and services that equip staff and students to lead their schools to excellence while protecting their freedoms

National Microschooling Center

The National Microschooling Center is committed to advancing our movement by cultivating the diversified microschooling leaders and builders who bring their own backgrounds and strengths, advancing supportive policies, and connecting families seeking a new experience where their children thrive. 

yes. every kid. foundation.

yes. every kid. foundation. promotes a bold vision of transforming education in America with a family-first approach, advocates for families in policy implementation and design, and defends families and innovative education entrepreneurs. We believe every kid is capable, is worthy of respect, and deserves educational opportunities that treat each kid with dignity, foster the free movement of ideas and promote self-actualization.

CACE

The Center for the Advancement of Christian Education (CACE) is a vision of the Sid & Carol Verdoorn Foundation, Dordt University, and Christian school thought leaders from around the world. Our reason for being is to walk alongside Christian schools who are committed to teaching from a Biblical perspective. We exist for the sustainability, improvement, innovation, advocacy, and promotion of Christian education at all levels of learning.