Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration

The Select Committee will meet to receive an update from Augenblick, Palaich and Associates on its progress studying the State's educational program and recalibrating the State's education funding model. The Committee will review draft legislation on computer science and options from the Joint Interim Revenue Committee on revenue enhancements. The Legislative Service Office will distribute an agenda for … Continue reading Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration

Social Studies Standards Review Public Meeting

Fremont County Library 1330 West Park Avenue, Riverton, WY, United States

The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) will host a public discussion and meeting on the state’s Social Studies Standards in relation to the American Indian Education bill. The meeting in Riverton will provide the community with an update on the review committee’s work, and allow for additional input on the standards.

WIDA Lesson Planning Workshop

Casper, WY

This two-day learning opportunity, presented by Suzanne Johar from WIDA, will enhance participants' lesson planning processes. Specifically, participants will focus on creating contexts for meaningful language use within settings that integrate content and academic language learning. Throughout this process, participants will explore elements of the WIDA Standards Framework in depth as they design instruction that … Continue reading WIDA Lesson Planning Workshop

State Board of Education Meeting

Natrona County School District 970 North Glenn Road, Casper, WY, United States

The Wyoming State Board of Education is planning to meet in Casper on January 18, 2018. More information is available here.

Phase I & II – Professional Development Assessment Literacy & Formative Assessment- Casper

University of Wyoming

The Wyoming Department of Education is pleased to provide Phase I & II in the Professional Development series provided by Jan Hoegh with Marzano Research, LLC. This two-day workshop is an integral part of Wyoming’s Statewide System of Support. These regional trainings serve as a foundational component within the comprehensive instructional framework that is further … Continue reading Phase I & II – Professional Development Assessment Literacy & Formative Assessment- Casper

Phase III Professional Development The Art and Science of Teaching Unit 2 – Casper

University of Wyoming

The Wyoming Department of Education is pleased to present Phase III in the professional development series with Jan Hoegh, Marzano Research LLC. The two-day workshops are comprised of two consecutive units. Unit 1 will be presented in four regions across the state in fall/winter. Unit 2 will be presented in the same four locations in … Continue reading Phase III Professional Development The Art and Science of Teaching Unit 2 – Casper

Phase III Professional Development The Art and Science of Teaching Unit 2 – Green River

University of Wyoming

The Wyoming Department of Education is pleased to present Phase III in the professional development series with Jan Hoegh, Marzano Research LLC. The two-day workshops are comprised of two consecutive units. Unit 1 will be presented in four regions across the state in fall/winter. Unit 2 will be presented in the same four locations in … Continue reading Phase III Professional Development The Art and Science of Teaching Unit 2 – Green River

State Board of Education Meeting

The Wyoming State Board of Education is planning to meet in Cheyenne February 15-16, 2018. More information is available here.

Wyoming State Superintendent’s Policy Summit

State Superintendent Jillian Balow invites every Wyoming school district to send their superintendent, board chair, outstanding principal, and teacher of the year to join the WDE team for critical conversations about education from national, state, and local perspectives.

ACT Test Administration Q&A Webinar

ACT will host one more Q&A webinar for Building Test Coordinators and District Test Coordinators. Topics that will be discussed during the webinar include: Staff and facility requirements Preparation activities, such as handling test materials and completing the examinee non-test information Managing information in PearsonAccessnextTM Test day policies and procedures Returning test materials Topics specific to … Continue reading ACT Test Administration Q&A Webinar