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I'm excited to share my new and improved update this week. In response to your feedback we've made it easier to navigate quickly and find what you need. As we head into fall, I look forward to seeing many of you as I continue traveling the state and see how our communities are executing on Wyoming's commitment to student success.

Sincerely,

Megan Degenfelder
State Superintendent of Public Instruction

EDUCATOR SPOTLIGHT

Amber Burch 4th Grade Moorcroft Elementary, CCSD #1 4th grade Science and Social Studies teacher, Mrs. Amber Burch, goes above and beyond to provide her students engaging and enriching learning experiences. She organized a virtual field trip with the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, and other field trips to the North Antelope Rochelle Mine and The Vore Buffalo Jump. These experiences give students unique opportunities to explore and learn about topics which are in the area they live. Mrs. Burch gives them insight into Wyoming’s natural resources, the Indigenous Tribes from our area, Wyoming’s Ag industries and facts about many famous Wyoming landmarks. "Amber is always professional and a delight to work with. She is a calm resilient force that does not waver and is on top of student learning. Her students have always scored above the state average on the WY-TOPP as well." - Sherry Ewing, Assistant Principal, Moorcroft Elementary and Secondary School, CCSD #1 Superintendent Degenfelder will recognize an educator each month in this newsletter. To nominate an educator to be featured, email [email protected].

ACCOUNTABILITY

Hathaway Scholarship Online Orientations

The Hathaway Scholarship Program will be holding online orientations for district personnel from now through April 2025, on the second Tuesday of every month from 10–10:45 a.m. The orientation will include a general overview in addition to legislative updates and will help educators and counselors better support students attaining this scholarship. Participants still in attendance at 10:45 a.m. will be entered into a drawing for a Hathaway Scholarship swag bag. Learn more and register.

Fall Student Climate Survey Open October 28–November 15

The fall student climate survey window will be open from October 28–November 15. The survey is required for all alternative high schools as part of the School Climate Indicator in the alternative school accountability model, however all schools that serve grades 6–12 are invited to participate. All schools intending to participate must complete the Survey Participant Questionnaire by October 16. Read more.

STANDARDS & ASSESSMENT

ACT Professional Development Opportunities in November

ACT Professional Development sessions will be held on November 14–15 in Douglas for the ACT English, Reading, Writing, Science, and Math tests. Participants will need a computer and state-issued ID for building access. Learn more and register to attend.