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

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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 States

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

Northern Rockies Association For the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind Conference

Holiday Inn, Cody, Wy 1701 Sheridan Ave., Cody, WY

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.

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)