This two-part eWorkshop is designed to support all K-12 educators who would like to explore the connection between the ACCESS Speaking Test and classroom practices that promote oral language development. In the webinars, participants will engage in meaning-making activities that provide ways to nurture students’ speaking growth. The eWorkshop is a self-paced module that allows … Continue reading Nurturing Speaker Growth →

The Innovations Conference is an opportunity for educators from kindergarten through higher education, to share and explore innovative teaching and learning practices for classrooms and distance learning environments. This conference is hosted by the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE), the Wyoming Distance Education Consortium (WyDEC), the University of Wyoming, the Wyoming community colleges, the Wyoming … Continue reading Innovations Conference →

At Tier 2, schools provide small-group, standardized academic interventions, or targeted behavioral or mental health supports, using validated intervention programs to support students identified as at-risk. At Tier 3, schools provide intensive and individualized interventions for students not responding to Tier 2. During this training, participants will learn the essential features of Tier 2 and Tier … Continue reading MTSS: Tier 2 and Tier 3 →

Conference sessions will target technology, practices and strategies utilized when working with individuals who are blind or have low vision. Topics will include access technologies, evaluation, orientation and mobility, cerebral visual impairment and adult services. PTSB credit will be available for those who attend. Please register here.

Are elementary multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) models appropriate for secondary settings? Although the essential components remain the same the focus and approach to implementation differ. This session will clarify the similarities and differences between elementary and secondary implementation and share tips and tools for successful implementation in secondary settings. Examples of effective secondary implementation … Continue reading Tips and Tools for MTSS Implementation in Secondary Schools →

Once a school or district has invested time into identifying priority standards and developing proficiency scales, a common question asked by educators is, "What is our next step?" This learning opportunity provides an answer to that question. Jan Hoegh will overview two phases of instructional planning based on proficiency scales that lead to educators being … Continue reading Jan Hoegh: Planning High-Quality Instruction →

The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) and the American Institutes for Research invite you to participate in the eLearning Collaborative, a new professional development series. This exciting series will focus on two strands: Supporting students at a distance. Developing and improving online content and courses. The eLearning Collaborative will include the following resources and learning … Continue reading E-Learning Collaborative: Empowering Student-Centered Online Learning (October Meeting) →

This training focuses on data literacy at all levels with particular emphasis on supporting data collection and decision making as well as supporting continuous system improvement. Target audience: open. Please join the meeting here. Registration here.

The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) and the American Institutes for Research invite you to participate in the eLearning Collaborative, a new professional development series. This exciting series will focus on two strands: Supporting students at a distance. Developing and improving online content and courses. The eLearning Collaborative will include the following resources and learning … Continue reading E-Learning Collaborative: Developing and Improving Online Content Courses (October Meeting) →

Join this three-session webinar series if you are ready for an advanced study of classroom assessment practice. Important assessment topics will be addressed in each two-hour session, including technical quality of assessment, writing high-quality assessment items, and using the results of classroom assessments in a variety of meaningful ways. This series is for educators who … Continue reading Jan Hoegh: Advanced Study of Classroom Assessment Practice →

This virtual session is specially designed for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Behavior Intervention Specialists to explore refining the implementation of IDEA. All PT/OT/BIS and Special Education Directors are encouraged to attend this event. PTSB credit will be available for participants. Please register here for this event.

This three-part webinar series lays out a framework for showing teachers in small schools or singleton teachers how to collaborate meaningfully in order to help students learn skills that really matter. A seven-step framework will focus and lead participants through to help them see how they can fully participate in the PLC work in meaningful … Continue reading Solution Tree Training: PLC Work with Small Schools →

At Tier 2, schools provide small-group, standardized academic interventions, or targeted behavioral or mental health supports, using validated intervention programs to support students identified as at-risk. At Tier 3, schools provide intensive and individualized interventions for students not responding to Tier 2. During this training, participants will learn the essential features of Tier 2 and Tier … Continue reading MTSS: Tier 2 and Tier 3 →

The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) and the American Institutes for Research invite you to participate in the eLearning Collaborative, a new professional development series. This exciting series will focus on two strands: Supporting students at a distance. Developing and improving online content and courses. The eLearning Collaborative will include the following resources and learning … Continue reading E-Learning Collaborative: Empowering Student-Centered Online Learning (November Meeting) →

The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) and the American Institutes for Research invite you to participate in the eLearning Collaborative, a new professional development series. This exciting series will focus on two strands: Supporting students at a distance. Developing and improving online content and courses. The eLearning Collaborative will include the following resources and learning … Continue reading E-Learning Collaborative: Developing and Improving Online Content Courses (November Meeting) →

This three-part webinar series lays out a framework for showing teachers in small schools or singleton teachers how to collaborate meaningfully in order to help students learn skills that really matter. A seven-step framework will focus and lead participants through to help them see how they can fully participate in the PLC work in meaningful … Continue reading Solution Tree Training: PLC Work with Small Schools →

This three-part webinar series lays out a framework for showing teachers in small schools or singleton teachers how to collaborate meaningfully in order to help students learn skills that really matter. A seven-step framework will focus and lead participants through to help them see how they can fully participate in the PLC work in meaningful … Continue reading Solution Tree Training: PLC Work with Small Schools →

Standards-based learning environments affect all students, yet exceptional situations may need some special considerations. During this session, Jan Hoegh discusses such situations and provides guidance for teachers working with students with disabilities and English learners. Participants will learn how to adapt proficiency scales and grading methods for these learners. ● Examine the similarities and differences … Continue reading Jan Hoegh: Supporting Exceptional Learners →

The Wyoming MTSS Center’s 2021 Virtual Summit is an opportunity for educators to build knowledge about MTSS and learn effective practices for implementation. Join us to hear presenters share their real experience and practical application of MTSS. Dr. Steve Goodman provides the keynote, as he discusses where to get started with MTSS from his experience … Continue reading Wyoming MTSS Center Virtual Summit: Lessons for Success →