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ACCOUNTABILITY

School Districts Encouraged to Share Data with GEAR UP Wyoming

School districts are encouraged to share free and reduced lunch information and other student data with the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Wyoming sites to help identify students for participation and federal reporting. GEAR UP currently has existing MOUs in place with the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) to obtain information on individual student eligibility...*read more [ [link removed] ]*.

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COMMUNICATIONS

Encourage Students to Participate in America’s Field Trip Contest

Wyoming students in grades 3–12 are encouraged to share what America means to them as part of the America’s Field Trip contest. Winners will have the opportunity to earn an unforgettable field trip experience to some of the nation’s most iconic historic and cultural landmarks...read more [ [link removed] ].

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INNOVATION

Superintendent Degenfelder Announces Tour of Excellence

Superintendent Megan Degenfelder will be visiting schools around the state for a Tour of Excellence this spring to celebrate innovative practices from Wyoming that are shaping the future of our students. Nominations will be open from January 6–17 to be one of the stops on this spring’s tour. Watch for the form and more to come soon...*read more [ [link removed] ]*.

Mental Health Service Grant for K-12 Districts

During the 2024 session, the Wyoming Legislature appropriated $10 million to establish a two year Mental Health Service grant program. Grant funding will be distributed to each school district and state-authorized charter school operating during the 2024-25 school year on a proportional basis. Any amounts calculated for districts that decline to participate in the grant will be allocated to participating districts...*read more [ [link removed] ]*.

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SCHOOL SUPPORT

National Distinguished School Award Winners Announced

Wagonwheel Elementary School in Campbell County School District #1 and Pineview Elementary School in Natrona County School District #1 as the 2024 Wyoming National Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished School Award winners for 2024...*read more [ [link removed] ]*.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION

WDE Monthly SPED Director Call Topic Exception Authorization

All Wyoming SPED directors are welcome to join the discussion and share insights during the upcoming monthly SPED director call from 2-3 pm on December 17. The topic will focus on Exception Authorization—a critical area impacting service delivery and compliance in special education...*read more [ [link removed] ]*.

Advisory Panel for Students with Disabilities to Meet

The Wyoming Advisory Panel for Students with Disabilities (WAPSD) will hold a virtual public meeting from 9 a.m.–1:00 p.m. on January 9, 2025. WAPSD provides policy guidance on special education and related services for children with disabilities...*read more [ [link removed] ]*.

Join Collaborative Book Study on Specially Designed Instruction

Join a free, virtual collaborative book study on Specially Designed Instruction: Increasing Success for Students with Disabilities by Anne Beninghof. Register by January 31, 2025, to participate and receive a free copy of the book. .5 PTSB credit and/or 7 hours STARs credit will be available for participants that read the book and attend all virtual sessions....*read more [ [link removed] ]*.

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