ASCEND 307 is a multi-year initiative developed through a federal grant awarded to the Wyoming Department of Education. As a State Personnel Development Grant, its overarching goal is to improve outcomes for students with disabilities by enhancing personnel preparation and professional development in education and transition services. This effort aims to connect K-12 experience with post-graduation employment to provide pathways for those with disabilities to meaningfully participate in their communities.

Key Goals

Increase the number of fully certified special education teachers by creating supportive pathways for personnel who are teaching students with disabilities under an exception or emergency certification to achieve full certification. 

Increase the knowledge and skills of educators, administrators, and families to develop person-centered Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). These IEPs will address employability skills that impact a student’s ability to access and benefit from academic instruction, transitions, and vocational education opportunities, while also preparing them for success at work.

Increase the capacity of administrators and educators to build trust and engagement with families. This strengthens the vital role families play in their child’s development and learning.

Upcoming Opportunities

A series of webinar courses on Employability Skills is currently in development for this fall. Each monthly webinar will focus on one skillset dimension, offering an in-depth analysis. These courses will be available through the WDE PD Portal.

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