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ACCOUNTABILITY

CTE Students Invited to Attend Breakfast with Superintendent and Legislators

In honor of National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, the Wyoming Department of Education and the Wyoming Association for Career and Technical Education (WACTE) are hosting a CTE student breakfast on February 10 at 7 a.m. Students from across the state are invited to the Capitol in Cheyenne to visit with legislators and speak about the importance of CTE...read more.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

ESSA Postsecondary Readiness and WAEA College and Career Readiness Indicator Review Window Open

The Wyoming Department of Education has processed the WDE950 transcript collection, and confidential student-level reports will be released on January 27. School districts have five weeks, from January 27 to February 28, to review the data...read more.

FINANCE

Resources to Utilize K-12 Mental Health Grant Funds

The Wyoming Department of Education distributed $5 million from the Mental Health Service grant for the 2024-25 school year. These funds may be used for supplemental expenses incurred from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 to support mental health programming and services. The WDE has created resources to help districts utilize these funds...read more.

SCHOOL SUPPORT

Save the Date and Request for Proposals for Embracing Literacy 2025

Join the Wyoming Department of Education for the 2025 Embracing Literacy Conference: SOAR’ing with Language and Literacy. The conference will be held June 10–12 at the University of Wyoming Conference Center in Laramie and is open to leaders, educators, and stakeholders from across Wyoming. Systems leaders are invited to a Literacy Leaders Symposium on June 9 to explore strategies for advancing language and literacy within systems across Wyoming...read more.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

WDE Monthly SPED Director Topic is Grant and Fiscal Questions

All Wyoming Special Education Directors are welcome to join the discussion and share insights during the monthly SPED director call from 2–3 pm on February 18. The Topic is Grant and Fiscal Questions with Kim Sanford and Deb Montoya...read more.

Districts Encouraged to Check Progress on Indicator 8 Parent Involvement Surveys

The Wyoming Department of Education reminds districts to check progress on the Indicator 8 Parent Involvement Surveys. This survey measures the percentage of parents with a child receiving special education services who report that schools facilitated parent involvement to improve services and results for children with disabilities. The current survey is open until June 30...read more.

Self-paced SDI Training Modules Available Free to Educators

The Wyoming Department of Education is providing free online modules for Special Education teachers. The modules cover the core principles of SDI and provide evidence-based strategies to support diverse learners. Enroll in the 3-part SDI Modules and complete them at your own pace. Once enrolled, return to your Canvas Dashboard to access the training...read more.

STANDARDS & ASSESSMENT

Fact Sheet for Newly Adopted Standards

The Wyoming Department of Education has developed a Fact Sheet to assist districts in implementing the 2023 Wyoming Content and Performance Standards. The information will help districts understand the impact the new standards will have on related education systems, including clarifications from the State Board of Education...read more.

FAQ on Student-Centered Learning & Competency-Based Education

The Wyoming Department of Education has created an FAQ on Student-Centered Learning & Competency-Based Education to support the efforts and priorities of Wyoming’s Future of Learning Partnership. The document will assist districts in implementing these learning opportunities for their students...read more.

High School Juniors and Seniors Encouraged to Apply to Attend National Science Youth Camp

Applications are now being accepted from high school juniors and seniors in the classes of 2025 and 2026 to represent Wyoming at the 2025 National Youth Science Camp. Two students will be selected to attend the all-expenses-paid program from July 10–August 2...read more.