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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK IS MAY 5-9

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INNOVATION

Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week

Join the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5-9. The WDE will be honoring Wyoming’s exceptional teachers with a week-long celebration showcasing their creativity, resilience, and lasting impact in our communities...read more.

TeacherCon25 Schedule is Live and Gift Card Drawing for Registrants

TeacherCon25, Wyoming's inaugural statewide educator conference, will take place August 4-5 at the Gateway Center, University of Wyoming in Laramie. As we celebrate America's upcoming 250th birthday, educators from across Wyoming will come together to honor our past, examine our present, and imagine our future. There are some exciting updates to share...read more.

Wyoming Education Trust Fund Grant Now Open

The Wyoming Department of Education invites districts to apply for the Wyoming Trust Fund for Innovative Education Grant. The grant provides funds for innovation in public education at all grade levels through the creation of new, different, and improved educational opportunities. Apply by May 23...read more.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

SPED Conference Registration is Open

The Wyoming Department of Education Special Education Programs Division has opened registration for the in-person SPED Conference, formerly known as the Week of Academic Vision for Excellence (WAVE) Conference, and the New SPED Teacher Boot Camp...read more.

STANDARDS & ASSESSMENT

English Language Proficiency Assessment Vendor Selected

The Wyoming Department of Education has completed the public purchasing procurement process and is pleased to announce that WIDA, University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been awarded the contract for the 2026+ English Language Proficiency Assessment...read more.

Call for Presenters for Native American Education Conference

The Wyoming Department of Education seeks presenters for the 16th annual Native American Education Conference. Submit your proposal by June 1 to be considered. The conference will be held on August 14 at Central Wyoming College in Riverton and aims to instill pride and strengthen the engagement of Native youth. It will be free for all to attend...read more.

WY-TOPP Summative Assessment Window Closing and Non-Participation Data Requirement

The WY-TOPP Summative Assessment Window will close on May 9. Visit the WY-TOPP webpage (log-in required) for general resources for WY-TOPP preparation and administration...read more.