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The Wyoming Content and Performance Standards serve several purposes. They articulate a set of expectations for what students should know and be able to do, enabling them to be prepared for college and career success; to live a life that contributes to the global community. These expectations are communicated to students, parents, educators, and all other Wyoming stakeholders, and provide a common understanding among educators as to what students should learn at particular grades. State law requires the standards in each content area be reviewed every nine years. Content areas are reviewed based on a Standards Review Timeline approved by the State Board of Education, who also set the Standards Implementation Timeline.
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- February 6, 2019 Standards Update
- January 22, 2019 Standards Update – Computer Science
- January 8, 2019 Standards Update
- December 7, 2018 Standards Update
- November 8, 2018 Standards Update
- October 9, 2018 Standards Update
- September 6, 2018 Standards Update
- August 30, 2018 Back-To-School Edition
- May 24, 2018 Standards Update
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- April 26, 2018 Standards Update
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- December 20, 2017 Standards Update
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- October 26, 2017 Standards Update
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- September 20, 2017 WY-TOPP Edition
- August 30, 2017 Standards Update
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- March 22, 2017 Standards Update
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- May 2, 2016 Standards Update
- April 19, 2016 Standards Update
- March 23, 2016 Standards Update
- February 18, 2016 Standards Update
- February 2, 2016 Standards Update
- 2015 Back-to-School Newsletter
- 2014 Back-to-School Newsletter
The WDE has launched a statewide PLC on Edmodo so teachers, coaches, and facilitators can ask questions, share information and resources, and even share lessons and mapping documents that have already been created.
Links for Edmodo PLC:
- English/Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Health
- Science
- Social Studies
- Computer Science
- Career & Voc Ed
- Foreign Language
- Physical Education
- Fine & Performing Arts
- Afterschool Programs
- Early Childhood
- English Learners
- STEM Ed
- Special Education
- WY Administrators
- Library
How to sign up:
- Go to edmodo.com
- Click the blue “Teachers” tab
- Enter a valid email address
- Create a password
- Click the green “Sign Up for Free” button
- Find your school (Wyoming DOE) & click “next step”
- Enter your Title, First Name, and Last Name, and click “next step”
- Choose your Grade Level and Subject Area and click “next step”
The WDE has no authority to recommend or endorse curriculum in any way. The Edmodo website is provided as a service so teaching professionals can share and learn from each other. The WDE is not responsible for the accuracy or content of information contained in these sites.
Wyoming Content and Performance Standards
State law (§21-9-101(b)(i) & (iii))requires that school districts provide educational programs for a core of knowledge and skills.
- Common core of knowledge:
- Reading/language arts;
- Social studies;
- Mathematics;
- Science;
- Fine arts and performing arts;
- Physical education;
- Health and safety;
- Humanities;
- Career/vocational education;
- Foreign cultures and languages;
- Applied technology;
- Government and civics including state and federal constitutions pursuant to W.S. 21-9-102.
- Common core of skills:
- Problem solving;
- Interpersonal communications;
- Keyboarding and computer applications;
- Critical thinking;
- Creativity;
- Life skills, including personal financial management skills.
Per 2018 SEA0048, effective July 1, 2018, the core of knowledge and skills will be updated to:
- Common core of knowledge:
- Reading/language arts;
- Social studies;
- Mathematics;
- Science;
- Fine arts and performing arts;
- Physical education;
- Health and safety;
- Humanities;
- Career/vocational education;
- Foreign cultures and languages;
- Government and civics including state and federal constitutions pursuant to W.S. 21-9-102;
- Computer Science.
- Common core of skills:
- Problem solving;
- Interpersonal communications;
- Computational thinking and computer applications;
- Critical thinking;
- Creativity;
- Life skills, including personal financial management skills.
Per 2018 SEA0048, computer science will be added to the core of knowledge and by January 1, 2022, the state board of education shall promulgate uniform student content and performance standards for computer science to be effective beginning with the 2022-2023 school year. More information on the development of computer science standards is on the Standards Review page.
- 2013 Foreign Language Content and Performance Standards
- Standards 2008 Foreign Language (PDF)
- Standards 2008 Foreign Language (Word)
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English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, & Technical Subjects
- 2016 Science Standards (PDF)
- Standards 2008 Science (PDF)
- Standards 2008 Science (Word)
- 2018 Additions to 2014 Social Studies Standards (PDF)
- 2014 Social Studies Standards (PDF)
- 2008 Social Studies Standards (PDF)
- 2008 Social Studies Standards (Word)
- National Social Studies Standards
- Wyoming Legislature Composite Narratives (stories of Wyoming’s legislative history)
WDE Chapter Policy Rules
Chapter 10: Wyoming Content and Performance Standards
English Language Development Standards
- 2007 WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards – Grade Level Clusters PreK-5
- 2007 WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards, Grade Level Clusters 6-12
- 2012 Amplification of WIDA’s English Language Development Standards – Grades K-12
- 2014 WIDA English Language Development Standards – 2.5-5.5 Years
Please note: Transition documents and crosswalks have moved to the Standards Review page.
Computer Science Standards Review
The State Board of Education (SBE) requests public input on the Proposed 2019 Wyoming Computer Science Content and Performance Standards. The WDE will collect public input through an online survey until 11:59 p.m. on March 5, 2019 and also at regional meetings.
Public input meetings will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. at the following locations:
- February 25, Green River – SCSD #2 Central Admin. Office, 351 Monroe Avenue.
- February 25, Buffalo – JCSD #1 Buffalo High School, 29891 Old Hwy 87.
- February 26, Meeteetse – PCSD #16 School Building, 2107 Idaho Street.
- February 26, Douglas – CCSD #1, Admin. Building, 615 Hamilton Street.
- February 28, Cheyenne – LCSD #1, Storey Gym, 2811 House Avenue.
Common Core State Standards
In June 2012, Wyoming adopted the Common Core State Standards as its standards in English/Language Arts and Math. No amendments were made to the original Common Core State Standards.