The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) has developed Facilitating Career Development Courses that will provide a complete set of best practices for facilitating career development in multiple settings and for all ages. These courses will support the implementation of more robust career development programs in all Wyoming schools, and to ensure consistency in the delivery … Continue reading Career Development Facilitator Training →

In partnership with Marzano Research, WDE offers an opportunity for educators and leaders to come together in a regional session to explore the pandemic effect on achievement. During these sessions, Marzano Research will build upon the data literacy and 5 Ds process explored in the Day 1 (July 2022) session through application to participant’s own … Continue reading Marzano Data Literacy PD Workshop – Day 2 →

In partnership with Marzano Research, WDE offers an opportunity for educators and leaders to come together in a regional session to explore the pandemic effect on achievement. During these sessions, Marzano Research will build upon the data literacy and 5 Ds process explored in the Day 1 (July 2022) session through application to participant’s own … Continue reading Marzano Data Literacy PD Workshop – Day 2 →

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 →

In partnership with Marzano Research, WDE offers an opportunity for educators and leaders to come together in a regional session to explore the pandemic effect on achievement. During these sessions, Marzano Research will build upon the data literacy and 5 Ds process explored in the Day 1 (July 2022) session through application to participant’s own … Continue reading Marzano Data Literacy PD Workshop – Day 2 →

At Tier II, 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 III, schools provide intensive and individualized interventions for students not responding to Tier II. During this training, participants will learn the essential features of Tier II and … Continue reading MTSS: Tier II and Tier III →

CodeHS is partnering with the Wyoming Department of Education to host FREE, in-depth professional development cohorts to prepare Wyoming K-12 teachers to take the Praxis Computer Science Exam. Learn more. The course is delivered within a 14-week cohort model where teachers work through the course at the same pace on the CodeHS platform. During the … Continue reading State Director of Digital Learning and Innovation →

As schools develop standards-based learning practices, they shift from a whole-school perspective to an individual student perspective. Staff work to develop an effective system of grading and reporting and closely monitor each learner’s progress using assessment data. Learning outcomes may include: • Learn how to establish clear and measurable goals focused on critical needs regarding … Continue reading Jan Hoegh: Standards-Referenced Reporting →

We are excited to resume our Coaching Institute for the 2022-23 school year. We will hold monthly Community of Practice sessions beginning in September. The purpose of the Coaching Institute will be to provide ongoing support and updates on relevant topics associated with MTSS implementation, as well as technical assistance on our implementation modules (available … Continue reading Wyoming MTSS Coaching Institute Community of Practice →

Transitioning to a standards-based classroom is a major change but one that is highly beneficial for both teachers and students. Rather than focusing on abstractions and theories, this provides teachers, and those who guide change in their classrooms, with practical, hands-on strategies and advice for shifting to standards-based learning. Learning outcomes may include: • Understand … Continue reading Jan Hoegh: Standards-Based Learning →

This virtual training will consist of three two-hour sessions from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM on October 20, November 14, January 19. Session I: During this session we’ll focus on how collaborative teams effectively write year-long SMART goals based on their analysis of school data. We’ll also dig into a protocol to create a team action plan … Continue reading SMART Goals →