The Wyoming Department of Education introduces Teach It. Show It. ASCEND It., a new initiative to build resources composed of practical, vetted, evidence-based practice examples for building essential readiness skills, developed by and for Wyoming teachers.
Teachers will be compensated with free registration to TeacherCon26 for successfully completing the steps below by July 1, 2026. .5 PTSB credit will be awarded to all course completers who submit a final project. Work may be shared through the Wyoming Innovator Network.
Participating teachers will:
- Enroll in the ASCEND 307 Essential Readiness Skills Canvas course.
- View the Essential Readiness Skills webinar series (seven webinars, each one hour long) and review the handouts.
- Complete the final project. The requirements are detailed in the Canvas course.
The Canvas course is open and accepting submissions through September 30, 2030. Submissions made by July 1 will be posted in fall 2026. Submissions after July 1 will be considered for selection to become part of the Wyoming Innovators Network Resources.
ASCEND 307 is a multi-year initiative developed through a federal grant awarded to the Wyoming Department of Education. The overarching goal of the grant is to improve outcomes for students with disabilities by enhancing personnel preparation and professional development in education and transition services.
For more information, contact Trina Kilty, ASCEND 307 Grant Coordinator, at trina.kilty@wyo.gov or 307-241-9155.
