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EDUCATOR SPOTLIGHT

Jim Gilman and students in front of exhibit at Powell High School
Jim Gilman

Art Teacher

Powell High School, PCSD1

The Powell High School art program is one of a kind. Mr. Gilman and his students continue to create amazing, large-scale projects that inspire and impress all who have the opportunity to see them. Mr. Gilman maintains high expectations for his students while, at the same time, providing ample support for them to be successful with tasks that challenge them to think critically and creatively. Mr. Gilman incorporates a multidisciplinary approach through which students learn history, math, robotics, and a host of other subjects when completing these projects. These experiences will stick with them for a lifetime, and they will always be able to reflect on their work with pride. The projects that adorn the halls of PHS are a source of pride for our school and serve as evidence that students are engaged in learning at high levels.

"Mr. Gilman has created an art program unlike any other in our state, perhaps unlike any in the country. He is a great choice for Superintendent Degenfelder's Educator Spotlight."

     - Tim Wormald, Principal at Powell High School, PCSD1

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ACCOUNTABILITY

MTSS Professional Development for 2025-26

The Statewide System of Support MTSS Center is offering professional development opportunities to expand educators' knowledge and skills...*read more [ [link removed] ]*.

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INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

WYCTE and ASVAB Data Review Window Open Through September 15

The Wyoming Department of Education will confidentially release student-level data reports in the WyCTE application, allowing districts to correct data before it is used in the Perkins Grant Consolidated Annual Report (CAR) and the 2026 accountability calculations. this is the only opportunity to make corrections to the WyCTE application. The review window will be open July 14 - September 15...*read more [ [link removed] ]*.

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STANDARDS & ASSESSMENT

Cambium Secure Browser Update

Secure Browser 18.0 is now available for the 2025-26 school year for WY-TOPP and WY-ALT users. Download on the Secure Browsers page on the assessment portal for use with supported versions of Windows, macOS, Ubuntu, and Fedora. For device compatibility information, reference the Technology Guide found on the Technology Coordinators page...*read more [ [link removed] ]*.

New ALT ACCESS Proficiency Criteria

New proficiency criteria have been established for the WIDA Alternate ACCESS assessments at an Overall Proficiency Level (PL) 3, based on the new WIDA Alternate ACCESS first administered in Spring 2024. The Overall Proficiency Level is a calculation based on all four language domain scores of listening, reading, speaking, and writing...*read more [ [link removed] ]*.

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