Department Of Education Usvi

The United States Virgin Islands (USVI; also called the American Virgin Islands), officially the Virgin Islands of the United States, is a group of islands in the Caribbean that is an insular area of the United States located 40 miles (64 km) east of Puerto Rico. The islands are geographically part of the Virgin Islands archipelago and are located in the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles.

About ED

Overview and Mission Statement

ED’s mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
ED was created in 1980 by combining offices from several federal agencies. ED’s 4,400 employees and $68 billion budget are dedicated to:

Establishing policies on federal financial aid for education, and distributing as well as monitoring those funds.
Collecting data on America’s schools and disseminating research.
Focusing national attention on key educational issues.
Prohibiting discrimination and ensuring equal access to education.

State Department of Education

U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education
(St. Croix)
21-33 Hospital St.
Phone: 340-773-1095

(St. Thomas)
1834 Kongens Gade
00850 St. Thomas, VI 00802
Phone: 340-774-0100
Website: http://www.vide.vi/

State Higher Education Agency

Virgin Islands Department of Education
1834 Kongens Gade
St. Thomas, VI 00802
Phone: (340) 774-2810
Fax: (340) 779-7153
Website: http://www.doe.vi/

Special Education Agency

Virgin Islands Department of Education: State Office of Special Education
44-46 Kongens Gade
St. Thomas, VI 00802
Phone: (340) 774-0100
Website: http://www.vide.vi/our-divisions/special-education.html

State Adult Education Agency

Career, Technical, and Adult Education
Department of Education
1834 Kongens Gade
Charlotte Amalie, VI 00802
Phone: (340) 776-3484
Fax: (340) 776-3488
Website: http://www.vide.vi/our-divisions/adult-education.html