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EDUCATOR SPOTLIGHT

Tessa Garman English Language Arts Teacher Moorcroft Secondary, CCSD#1 She quickly responds to requests for volunteers to fill positions that address student needs. She serves on our JH MTSS team to identify at-risk students and adds accommodations to her class to ensure that struggling students succeed. Ms. Garman's smile radiates kindness as she builds solid relationships with her students and fellow staff members. She brings solutions to the table and is willing to implement strategies to support her students’ growth, which was evidenced by a 26.6% growth rate on WYTOPP assessments. Ms. Garman is unassuming and considers the needs for chaperones, coaches, and other tasks that must be filled, ensuring students are given every opportunity. She quickly takes on extra tasks without complaining or seeking recognition. She is efficient in sending data to her superiors when requested and completes tasks as required. "Tessa Garman edifies the whole child, as seen through the ongoing relationships she has built in junior high, which span throughout their high school years." - 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].

FINANCE

Indirect Cost Rate Application is Open

The Indirect Cost Rate application for July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026 will close on December 30. All pre-determined rates will be applicable for one year. The application is available upon request...read more.

WDE112 National Board Certified Teacher Paid Report Data Collection

The WDE112 National Board Certified Teacher Paid Report Collection will be open December 2–December 31. The WDE112 form must be used for reimbursement of National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) stipends...read more.

SCHOOL SUPPORT

Free Professional Development for Early Childhood Educators

The first of nine monthly free, virtual Early Childhood Professional Development sessions will be held starting on December 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. Topics will include early reading development, early childhood brain science, potty training tips for older children, family engagement practices, and the link between behavior and trauma...read more.

STANDARDS & ASSESSMENT

PAEMST Nominations Open

Nominations and applications for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are open through February 6, 2025. Principals, teachers, parents, students, and the public may nominate, or teachers may apply directly. The award is the nation’s highest honor for STEM teachers, including computer science...read more.