Wyoming Advisory Panel for Students with Disabilities Public Meeting

Casper, WY

The Wyoming Advisory Panel for Students with Disabilities (WAPSD) will hold public  meetings on March 12 and 13, 2018. The meetings will be held at the Special Services District Office, 500 S. Jefferson Street in Casper. WAPSD provides policy guidance with respect to special education and related services for children with disabilities. Those wishing to provide public comment regarding … Continue reading Wyoming Advisory Panel for Students with Disabilities Public Meeting

Science Standards Workshop, Evanston

Evanston, WY

The Wyoming Department of Education invites K-12 science teachers to participate in a two-day professional development workshop: Implementing the Wyoming Science Standards. Description: The workshop will provide science educators an opportunity to: *Understand the organizational structure of the 2016 Wyoming Science and Content Standards *Unpack to understand the 3-dimensional nature of the science standards *Engage … Continue reading Science Standards Workshop, Evanston

State Board of Education Meeting

The Wyoming State Board of Education is planning to meet in Saratoga March 22-23, 2018. More information is available here.

Spring 2018 Marzano Trainings: Phase IV Using Proficiency Scales with Exceptional Learners

Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center 800 N. Poplar, Casper, WY, United States

This session will address questions and challenges regarding how to use proficiency scales appropriately with students who have exceptional needs. Participants will receive information about providing appropriate accommodations and modifications for students that relate to language on proficiency scales. Additionally, they will learn how to use the adjusted scales to offer accurate information about achievement … Continue reading Spring 2018 Marzano Trainings: Phase IV Using Proficiency Scales with Exceptional Learners

Future Ready Schools Administrator training – Leading District Change through Future Ready Planning

Cheyenne, WY WY

During this training, district leadership teams will learn about the Future Ready Schools Five Step Planning Process and develop an engagement strategy for transforming and modernizing student learning. Attendees will receive resources to support moving students toward personalized and research-based digital learning, so all students will be able to achieve their full potential and be … Continue reading Future Ready Schools Administrator training – Leading District Change through Future Ready Planning

Spring 2018 Marzano Trainings: Phase IV Standards Based Grading

Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center 800 N. Poplar, Casper, WY, United States

This session will overview effective grading practices based on proficiency scales.  Pertinent grading topics, such as homework, separating academic performance from behaviors, and reassessment will be addressed. Participants will also learn different methods for calculating grades based on proficiency scales.

Spring 2018 Marzano Trainings: Phase I & II Assessment Literacy and Formative Assessment Training

Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center 800 N. Poplar, Casper, WY, United States

Participants will gain an awareness of the research regarding classroom assessment, understand the difference among obtrusive, unobtrusive, and student generated assessments, and how to use each in the classroom; learn data analysis practices related to classroom assessments; and learn the attributes of high-quality performance tasks.

PLC At Work™ Initiative

Casper College

These workshops will highlight the work of teams and how it can impact student achievement. Solution Tree authors and PLC at Work™ experts Janel Keating and Troy Gobble will discuss the essential duties of the team, principal, and district office, as they all have reciprocal responsibility. They will share practical tools that will foster both … Continue reading PLC At Work™ Initiative

PLC At Work™ Initiative

Laramie County Community College Cheyenne, WY

These workshops will highlight the work of teams and how it can impact student achievement. Solution Tree authors and PLC at Work™ experts Janel Keating and Troy Gobble will discuss the essential duties of the team, principal, and district office, as they all have reciprocal responsibility. They will share practical tools that will foster both … Continue reading PLC At Work™ Initiative

State Board of Education Meeting

The Wyoming State Board of Education is planning to meet via teleconference May 18, 2018. More information is available here.