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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. The Standards Review Committee considers stakeholder input and follows the Wyoming Standards Design Criteria. The Standards Review Process usually takes 9-18 months to complete.
Content Standards define the content and skills students are expected to know and be able to do by the end of the grade band or grade level. They are built foundationally and then in learning progressions. They do not dictate what methodology or instructional materials should be used, nor how the material is delivered.
Performance Standards are the standards all students are expected to learn and be assessed on through the district assessment system by the end-of-the grade band or grade level. They specify the specific degree of understanding or demonstration of the knowledge and/or skill for a particular content standard. As such, they employ clear action verbs and describe “how good is good enough.” Districts are expected to give students multiple opportunities to demonstrate proficiency on the Performance Standards through the District Assessment System (DAS) and provide appropriate supports for student success. Teachers should provide extra focus, targeted supports, and offer multiple opportunities to demonstrate student understanding and proficiency.
Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs) describe the performance expectations of students for each of the four performance level categories: advanced, proficient, basic, and below basic. These are a description of what students within each performance level are expected to know and be able to do.
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- November 25, 2020 Standards Update
- October 28, 2020 Standards Update
- October 8, 2020 Special Edition – Math & Computer Science Public Comment
- September 24, 2020 Standards Update
- September 15, 2020 Special Edition – Science Performance Standards
- August 25, 2020 Standards Update
- July 14, 2020 Standards Update
- May 29, 2020 Special Edition
- May 26, 2020 Standards Update
- February 19, 2020 Standards Update
- January 22, 2020 Standards Update
- December 20, 2019 Standards Update
- November 21, 2019 Standards Update
- October 17, 2019 Standards Update
- September 17, 2019 Standards Update
- August 27, 2019 Back-To-School Edition
- May 16, 2019 Standards Update
- April 15, 2019 Standards Update
- March 8, 2019 Standards Update
- 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
- May 3, 2018 Student Opportunities Edition
- April 26, 2018 Standards Update
- March 23, 2018 Standards Update
- February 23, 2018 Standards Update
- January 25, 2018 Standards Update
- December 20, 2017 Standards Update
- November 22, 2017 Standards Update
- October 26, 2017 Standards Update
- September 30, 2017 Standards Update
- September 20, 2017 WY-TOPP Edition
- August 30, 2017 Standards Update
- May 19, 2017 Standards Update
- April 19, 2017 Standards Update
- March 22, 2017 Standards Update
- February 27, 2017 Standards Update
- January 27, 2017 Standards Update
- December 16, 2016 Standards Update
- November 18, 2016 Standards Update
- October 25, 2016 Standards Update
- September 26, 2016 Standards Update
- September 6, 2016 Standards Update
- May 23, 2016 Standards Update
- 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;
- 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
- Standards 2008 Foreign Language (Word)
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English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, & Technical Subjects
- 2018 Additions to 2014 Social Studies Standards
- 2014 Social Studies Standards
- 2008 Social Studies Standards
- 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
Please note: Transition documents and crosswalks have moved to the Standards Review page.
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.