This session will review the newly released WDE Out-of-District and Parental Placement guidance documents, covering several types of student placements and focusing on the roles and responsibilities of both district- and institutional school special educators and administrators under the IDEA and Wyoming Chapter 7. Topics for this session will include: IEP Team Placements, Court-Ordered Placements, … Continue reading IDEA Compliance for Out of District Placement (for Districts) →

The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) will host Technical Education (Tech Ed) Tuesdays for all Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers, curriculum coordinators, and Perkins coordinators. These virtual sessions will offer information by guest experts in areas that are closely related to the Perkins V State plan. Attendees will be able to participate in a … Continue reading Tech Ed Tuesday (1 Perkins PD menu point)-Superintendent Jillian Balow →

The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) will host Technical Education (Tech Ed) Tuesdays for all Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers, curriculum coordinators, and Perkins coordinators. These virtual sessions will offer information by guest experts in areas that are closely related to the Perkins V State plan. Attendees will be able to participate in a … Continue reading Tech Ed Tuesday (1 Perkins PD menu point)-Superintendent Jillian Balow →

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 →

WDE recognizes the importance of informed and well-trained CTE educators. WDE aims to increase the retention rates of CTE teachers and strengthen programs of study in your district. A CTE Teacher is essential to the future success of our students as well as the workforce. CTE programs prepare students today to become tomorrow’s future business … Continue reading Secondary CTE New Teacher Orientation →

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.

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →