2021-22 Career Development Facilitator
This course will support the implementation of more robust career development programs in all Wyoming schools and to ensure consistency in the delivery of content and best practices in career development. Fall session: September 13-November 22, 2021. PTSB and UW credit are available for attendees. Please register here.
Solution Tree Training: Make It Happen
Throughout the three sessions, learning will focus on: The three big ideas of a PLC; How teams investigate the role of coaches and leaders in a PLC; Exploring ways to build the culture that supports all students learning at high levels; Exploring the role of common assessments in supporting students; and Discussing ways teams can … Continue reading Solution Tree Training: Make It Happen
Jan Hoegh Book Study: Planning & Teaching in the Standards-Based Classroom
Join this six-session book study to learn about how to effectively use proficiency scales for planning and instruction in the standards-based classroom. Participants will be studying and discussing a new book by Jan K. Hoegh and co-authors Jeff Flygare and Tammy Heflebower entitled “Planning and Teaching in the Standards-Based Classroom.” Each 75-minute webinar will address … Continue reading Jan Hoegh Book Study: Planning & Teaching in the Standards-Based Classroom
MTSS Universal Screening
University of WyomingUniversal screening is a systematic process that uses appropriate measures for identifying students who may be at risk for poor learning outcomes. Within this training, participants will learn the purpose and benefits of screening within MTSS. Participants will develop an efficient and valid screening process to identify at-risk students. Partial PTSB credit will be available … Continue reading MTSS Universal Screening
Wyoming Education Summit
State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jillian Balow, is excited to announce the 2021 Wyoming Education Summit, "Pursuing Excellence Together; Moving Forward", on September 21-22, 2021 via Zoom. This conference will bring together Wyoming professionals in education to share knowledge and expertise on social-emotional learning, education leadership, instruction, virtual learning and moving forward with hope, grit, … Continue reading Wyoming Education Summit
MTSS Universal Screening
Universal screening is a systematic process that uses appropriate measures for identifying students who may be at risk for poor learning outcomes. Within this training, participants will learn the purpose and benefits of screening within MTSS. Participants will develop an efficient and valid screening process to identify at-risk students. Partial PTSB credit will be available … Continue reading MTSS Universal Screening
Nuturing Speaker Growth
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 Nuturing Speaker Growth
Solution Tree Training: Make It Happen
Throughout the three sessions, learning will focus on: The three big ideas of a PLC; How teams investigate the role of coaches and leaders in a PLC; Exploring ways to build the culture that supports all students learning at high levels; Exploring the role of common assessments in supporting students; and Discussing ways teams can … Continue reading Solution Tree Training: Make It Happen
DRIVE: Developing Rewarding Integrated Vocational Experiences – A Paraprofessional Training
The Wyoming Department of Education will host a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Paraprofessional training session virtually via Zoom. This training is funded by Perkins V, and will be conducted by Zenith Business Services. DRIVE training will provide the tools needed by paraprofessionals and job coaches to develop work readiness skills, job development with local … Continue reading DRIVE: Developing Rewarding Integrated Vocational Experiences – A Paraprofessional Training
Jan Hoegh: Determining What Students Need to Know
In standards-driven classrooms, the amount of content students are expected to know is often overwhelming. Proficiency scales can support teachers in organizing and delivering instruction, assessment, and feedback so that students clearly understand what they need to know and be able to do. In this session, Jan K. Hoegh outlines how K–12 teachers can effectively … Continue reading Jan Hoegh: Determining What Students Need to Know
E-Learning Collaborative: Empowering Student-Centered Online Learning (September 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: Empowering Student-Centered Online Learning (September Meeting)
E-Learning Collaborative: Developing and Improving Online Content Courses (September 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 (September Meeting)
Innovations Conference
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
Leveraging Title I Funds Within a Tiered Intervention Model: Implications for Instruction
Training will focus on ensuring high-quality instruction and intervention techniques. Resources to support intervention selection and fidelity of implementation will be discussed. Targeted audience are educators but open to anyone. Register here. Please join the virtual meeting via this link.
Nurturing Speaker Growth
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
Innovations Conference
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
Workforce Wednesdays
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Team will be hosting a new series of professional development every Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. beginning in October and concluding at the end of May. This series is intended for CTE teachers, school counselors and students. CTE teachers who attend in-person will earn 1 focused professional … Continue reading Workforce Wednesdays
MTSS: Tier 2 and Tier 3
Little America Hotel & Resort 2800 W Lincolnway, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesAt 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
Northern Rockies Association For the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind Conference
Holiday Inn, Cody, Wy 1701 Sheridan Ave., Cody, WYConference 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.
Tips and Tools for MTSS Implementation in Secondary Schools
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
Jan Hoegh: Planning High-Quality Instruction
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
E-Learning Collaborative: Empowering Student-Centered Online Learning (October 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: Empowering Student-Centered Online Learning (October Meeting)
Leveraging Title I Funds Within a Tiered Intervention Model: Supporting Data Literacy at All Levels
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.
E-Learning Collaborative: Developing and Improving Online Content Courses (October 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 (October Meeting)
Workforce Wednesdays
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Team will be hosting a new series of professional development every Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. beginning in October and concluding at the end of May. This series is intended for CTE teachers, school counselors and students. CTE teachers who attend in-person will earn 1 focused professional … Continue reading Workforce Wednesdays
Jan Hoegh: Advanced Study of Classroom Assessment Practice
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
WAVES session: “Refining the Implementation of IDEA in Wyoming for PT/OT/BIS”
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.
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
MTSS: Tier 2 and Tier 3
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
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: Empowering Student-Centered Online Learning (November Meeting)
E-Learning Collaborative: Developing and Improving Online Content Courses (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)
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
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
Jan Hoegh: Supporting Exceptional Learners
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
Wyoming MTSS Center Virtual Summit: Lessons for Success
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
Workforce Wednesdays
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Team will be hosting a new series of professional development every Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. beginning in October and concluding at the end of May. This series is intended for CTE teachers, school counselors and students. CTE teachers who attend in-person will earn 1 focused professional … Continue reading Workforce Wednesdays
Solution Tree Leadership Training: Leading with Intention
This three-part series focuses on the framework for leaders to develop priorities, stay focused and support staff. The following will be discussed in detail: Strategies to develop priorities and stay focused as we begin 2022. Organizational practices will be reviewed that support consistent and intentional leadership. Review the how and what of shared leadership, developing … Continue reading Solution Tree Leadership Training: Leading with Intention
DRIVE: Developing Rewarding Integrated Vocational Experiences – A Paraprofessional Training
The Wyoming Department of Education will host a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Paraprofessional training session virtually via Zoom. This training is funded by Perkins V, and will be conducted by Zenith Business Services. DRIVE training will provide the tools needed by paraprofessionals and job coaches to develop work readiness skills, job development with local … Continue reading DRIVE: Developing Rewarding Integrated Vocational Experiences – A Paraprofessional Training
Solution Tree Leadership Training: Leading with Intention
This three-part series focuses on the framework for leaders to develop priorities, stay focused and support staff. The following will be discussed in detail: Strategies to develop priorities and stay focused as we begin 2022. Organizational practices will be reviewed that support consistent and intentional leadership. Review the how and what of shared leadership, developing … Continue reading Solution Tree Leadership Training: Leading with Intention
MBA Research Business and Marketing Professional Development
MBA Research is providing a professional development opportunity to Wyoming CTE Business and Marketing educators. This webinar series is designed to introduce the resources available through MBA Research and to share best practices on how to use these resources in the classroom. Registration is required for each of the live one-hour sessions. There is one … Continue reading MBA Research Business and Marketing Professional Development
Jan Hoegh: High-Quality Classroom Assessment
Assessing and communicating about student learning in accurate and student-focused ways is critically important to any standards-based learning environment. Aligning assignments and assessments with proficiency scales allows teachers to assign scores that most accurately reflect what students know and are able to do. In this session, Jan Hoegh explains how to effectively assess student-learning in … Continue reading Jan Hoegh: High-Quality Classroom Assessment
E-Learning Collaborative: Empowering Student-Centered Online Learning (January 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: Empowering Student-Centered Online Learning (January Meeting)
Solution Tree Leadership Training: Leading with Intention
This three-part series focuses on the framework for leaders to develop priorities, stay focused and support staff. The following will be discussed in detail: Strategies to develop priorities and stay focused as we begin 2022. Organizational practices will be reviewed that support consistent and intentional leadership. Review the how and what of shared leadership, developing … Continue reading Solution Tree Leadership Training: Leading with Intention
Leveraging Title I Funds Within a Tiered Intervention Model: Building Sustainable Systems
Building sustainable systems is the final training of the three-part series 'Leveraging Title I Funds Within a Tiered Intervention Model'. Building sustainable systems starts with a self assessment of resources to adequately to develop supporting infrastructure. Target audience is ideally suited for administration/administrative personnel but open to anyone. Please join this virtual meeting here. Register … Continue reading Leveraging Title I Funds Within a Tiered Intervention Model: Building Sustainable Systems
E-Learning Collaborative: Developing and Improving Online Content Courses (January 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 (January Meeting)
MTSS: Effective Progress Monitoring
Progress monitoring is the use of reliable and valid measures to assess a student’s performance and to quantify a student’s rate of improvement or responsiveness to supplemental instruction and support. During this training, participants will learn the critical elements of a progress monitoring tool and how to analyze progress monitoring data to evaluate a student’s … Continue reading MTSS: Effective Progress Monitoring
Workforce Wednesdays
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Team will be hosting a new series of professional development every Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. beginning in October and concluding at the end of May. This series is intended for CTE teachers, school counselors and students. CTE teachers who attend in-person will earn 1 focused professional … Continue reading Workforce Wednesdays
DRIVE: Developing Rewarding Integrated Vocational Experiences – A Paraprofessional Training
The Wyoming Department of Education will host a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Paraprofessional training session virtually via Zoom. This training is funded by Perkins V, and will be conducted by Zenith Business Services. DRIVE training will provide the tools needed by paraprofessionals and job coaches to develop work readiness skills, job development with local … Continue reading DRIVE: Developing Rewarding Integrated Vocational Experiences – A Paraprofessional Training
Wyoming MTSS Coaching Institute (Day 2)
Laramie County Public Library, Cottonwood Room 2200 Pioneer Ave., Cheye3nne, WY, United StatesDo you want to be an MTSS Coach? You’re invited to attend the free Wyoming MTSS Coaching Institute! Hosted by the Wyoming MTSS Center, the institute will provide ongoing support and guidance for educators coaching their schools with Wyoming’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). This year-long professional learning opportunity includes an in-person two-day Institute, drop-in/drop-out … Continue reading Wyoming MTSS Coaching Institute (Day 2)
HATHAWAY SCHOLARSHIP ONLINE ORIENTATION
The Wyoming Department of Education’s Hathaway Team will hold online orientations starting at 9 a.m. on the second Tuesday of every month. The orientation is for those new to the program, or for those who want a content refresher. Legislative updates will be included. Sessions will last about 45 minutes. At the end of each … Continue reading HATHAWAY SCHOLARSHIP ONLINE ORIENTATION
Ed Tech Next Level
Are you an educator who values instructional technology? An ed tech trainer rock star? Is student-centered learning your jam? If you answered “Yes!” to any of these questions, attend this webinar to learn how to take your ed tech practice to the next level with ISTE Certification. ISTE Certification for Educators is a professional development … Continue reading Ed Tech Next Level
MTSS: Effective Progress Monitoring
Little America Hotel & Resort 2800 W Lincolnway, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesProgress monitoring is the use of reliable and valid measures to assess a student’s performance and to quantify a student’s rate of improvement or responsiveness to supplemental instruction and support. During this training, participants will learn the critical elements of a progress monitoring tool and how to analyze progress monitoring data to evaluate a student’s … Continue reading MTSS: Effective Progress Monitoring
E-Learning Collaborative: Empowering Student-Centered Online Learning (February 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: Empowering Student-Centered Online Learning (February Meeting)
E-Learning Collaborative: Developing and Improving Online Content Courses (February 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 (February Meeting)
MBA Research Business and Marketing Professional Development
MBA Research is providing a professional development opportunity to Wyoming CTE Business and Marketing educators. This webinar series is designed to introduce the resources available through MBA Research and to share best practices on how to use these resources in the classroom. Registration is required for each of the live one-hour sessions. There is one … Continue reading MBA Research Business and Marketing Professional Development
Solution Tree Training: Amplify Your Impact
If the goal is to improve teaching and learning in our schools, and if the PLC process is the strategy school and district leaders choose to reach that goal, then leaders must help teacher teams improve their PLC practices. By combining the most effective aspects of coaching and collaboration, teams can develop the knowledge and … Continue reading Solution Tree Training: Amplify Your Impact
2021-22 Career Development Facilitator
This course will support the implementation of more robust career development programs in all Wyoming schools and to ensure consistency in the delivery of content and best practices in career development. Winter session: March 1-May 9, 2022. PTSB and UW credit are available for attendees. Please register here.
Workforce Wednesdays
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Team will be hosting a new series of professional development every Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. beginning in October and concluding at the end of May. This series is intended for CTE teachers, school counselors and students. CTE teachers who attend in-person will earn 1 focused professional … Continue reading Workforce Wednesdays
Solution Tree Training: Amplify Your Impact
If the goal is to improve teaching and learning in our schools, and if the PLC process is the strategy school and district leaders choose to reach that goal, then leaders must help teacher teams improve their PLC practices. By combining the most effective aspects of coaching and collaboration, teams can develop the knowledge and … Continue reading Solution Tree Training: Amplify Your Impact
HATHAWAY SCHOLARSHIP ONLINE ORIENTATION
The Wyoming Department of Education’s Hathaway Team will hold online orientations starting at 10 a.m. on the second Tuesday of every month. The orientation is for those new to the program, or for those who want a content refresher. Legislative updates will be included. Sessions will last about 45 minutes. At the end of each … Continue reading HATHAWAY SCHOLARSHIP ONLINE ORIENTATION
Jan Hoegh: Creating Common Assessments
The PLC process requires for collaborative teams to answer four questions related to student learning, including How will we know if our students are learning? As a result of this question, teams of teachers spend time creating, administering, and scoring common assessments in order to know next steps for instruction. This session will overview how … Continue reading Jan Hoegh: Creating Common Assessments
TeachUNITED School Accelerator Program Administrator Pathway
TeachUNITED’s School Accelerator Program: Administrator Pathway empowers school and district leaders to master the most effective and impactful strategies for supporting sustainable school improvement. The asynchronous online program guides you through embedding these best teaching and learning practices in your daily work with your staff as the leader of change and growth at your school. … Continue reading TeachUNITED School Accelerator Program Administrator Pathway
Solution Tree Training: Amplify Your Impact
If the goal is to improve teaching and learning in our schools, and if the PLC process is the strategy school and district leaders choose to reach that goal, then leaders must help teacher teams improve their PLC practices. By combining the most effective aspects of coaching and collaboration, teams can develop the knowledge and … Continue reading Solution Tree Training: Amplify Your Impact