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COMMUNICATIONS

High School Students Encouraged to Attend U.S. Service Academy Information Session

If you are interested in becoming a Military Officer in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force, join representatives from the Service Academies, UW ROTC programs, and Congressional offices on April 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Natrona County High School to learn about the U.S. Service Academy application and nomination processes and to have any questions answered...read more.

Month of the Military Child Proclamation Signing

The Wyoming Department of Education encourages military-connected educators and students to witness Governor Mark Gordon declare April the Month of the Military Child in Wyoming during a proclamation signing on April 10 at 3 p.m...read more.

FINANCE

WDE101 Out-of-State Tuition Reimbursement Data Collection

The Wyoming Department of Education is authorized to reimburse school districts for out-of-state tuition payments pursuant to W.S. 21-4-505. The WDE101 Out-of-State Tuition Reimbursement Collection form must be used to reimburse out-of-state tuition and will close on Tuesday, April 15...read more.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Attend the Wyoming Digital Government Summit

The Wyoming Digital Government Summit will take place on May 28 in Cheyenne. This free event brings together public sector leaders and technology professionals to explore innovative solutions to solve government problems. Key themes include cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI implementation, data governance, and fostering collaboration across multiple stakeholders...read more.

SCHOOL SUPPORT

Ongoing Equitable Services and Child Find Obligations

School districts are obligated under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to provide equitable services and Child Find activities. Although HB0046 removes the requirement for homeschool families to submit a curriculum to the home school district for review, districts must fulfill federal requirements after the law goes into effect on July 1...read more.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Advisory Panel for Students with Disabilities to Meet

The Wyoming Advisory Panel for Students with Disabilities (WAPSD) will hold a public meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on April 16 at Big Horn Enterprises, Inc.,121 South 7th St. Thermopolis, WY 82443. WAPSD provides policy guidance on special education and related services for children with disabilities...read more.

STANDARDS & ASSESSMENT

State Assessment Calendar for School Year 2025-26

The state assessment calendar has been released for School Year 2025-26...read more.

WY-ALT Assessment Item Reviews

The Wyoming Department of Education seeks educators to review assessment items for the WY-ALT tests. To indicate interest in participation, complete the survey by 11:59 p.m. on April 25, where you can specify your areas of interest...read more.