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*November 22, 2022*

IN THIS EDITION

* New Lexile & Quantile Video for Families
* PAEMST 2022-23 Award Cycle
* Teacher Opportunities
* Student Competitions
* Resources, Competitions, and Funding
* Career & Technical Education (CTE) 
* English Language Arts
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NEW LEXILE & QUANTILE VIDEO FOR FAMILIES

*For Teachers and School Leaders*

* Assist families in understanding how to use their child’s Lexile and Quantile measures to boost learning at home. Lexile and Quantile measures are found on the WY-TOPP and WY-ALT assessment results report that parents recently received from last year’s assessments.
* This *video* [ [link removed] ], created by MetaMetrics and Learning Heroes, will help parents understand and utilize these measures to reinforce student learning at home. The video is also provided in *Spanish* [ [link removed] ].
* For more information, visit the *WDE Lexile and Quantile Measures* [ [link removed] ] page.
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PAEMST 2022-23 AWARD CYCLE

*Nominations Open*

* The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest honors bestowed by the U.S. government specifically for K-12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and/or computer science teachers.
* Anyone may nominate exceptional STEM educators and computer science teachers *currently teaching grades 7-12*.  
* Teachers may also apply directly. 
* Learn more or nominate through *www.paemst.org* [ [link removed] ].
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TEACHER OPPORTUNITIES

* EdReports is *seeking content reviewers* with deep content knowledge and experience in college and career-readiness standards for K-12 ELA, science, or mathematics, to assess instructional materials. Learn more and apply *here* [ [link removed] ].
* BSCS Science Learning is *seeking high school science teachers* to take part in a research study. Learn more *here* [ [link removed] ]. 
* The Wyoming Association of Elementary School Principals, UW College of Education, and UW Literacy Research Center and Clinic are offering professional development for school leaders and educators at any grade level. The Literacy Leadership Ⅰ WyoLearn course will help educators understand key components of a *comprehensive literacy program* and provide guidance for developing a program in their schools. Enroll *here* [ [link removed] ].
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STUDENT COMPETITIONS

* *Conrad Challenge* [ [link removed] ] (entrepreneurial research and innovation design for ages 13-18).
* *Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair* [ [link removed] ] (research for grades 9-12).
* Wyoming *regional science fairs* [ [link removed] ].
* *National Science Bowl* [ [link removed] ] (exam for grades 6-12).
* *Science Olympiad* [ [link removed] ] (for grades 9-12).
* *3M Young Scientist Challenge* [ [link removed] ] (grades 5-8).
* *USA Biolympiad* [ [link removed] ] (exam for grades 9-12). 
* *U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad* [ [link removed] ] (exam for grades 9-12). 
* *NCTE Promising Young Writers* [ [link removed] ] stimulates and recognizes the writing talents of eighth-grade students. 
* The *John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage* [ [link removed] ] Essay Contest asks students in grades 9-12 to describe and analyze an act of political courage. Cash prizes available. Entry deadline is *January 13, 2023.*
* *Rise* [ [link removed] ] is a program that finds people who need opportunity and supports them for life as they work to serve others. The program is for youth ages 15-17 and offers a lifetime of benefits including scholarships, mentorship, access to career development opportunities, funding, and more. 
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RESOURCES, COMPETITIONS, AND FUNDING

* The *Science Professional Learning Standards* [ [link removed] ] were developed by the Council of State Science Supervisors to support science educators in making informed decisions about the attributes, implementation, and evaluation of professional learning experiences.
* The *Wyoming State Museum* [ [link removed] ] has educational trunks, and virtual field trips are available. Check with them or your local museums for standards-aligned resources.
* The We ❤️ Veterans *Pin Design Challenge* [ [link removed] ] encourages students to create a 3D model of a wearable pin that thanks veterans. Entries due *December 14, 2022*.
* NCTE, with support from the Educating for American Democracy project, has released a new guide, *Reading, Writing, & Raising Voices: The Centrality of Literacy to Civic Education* [ [link removed] ]. This guide is meant to help educators and school leaders create continuous harmony between literacy instruction and civic life.
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CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)

* ACTE's *CareerTech Vision* [ [link removed] ] annual conference is *November 30-December 3, 2022*.
* Join over 4,000 secondary and postsecondary career and technical educators, business leaders, and industry professionals from around the world.

* Career Development Facilitator Course. Learn best practices to support career planning in multiple settings across all ages in this series* February-April 2023*.
* Registration fee is *$320*. Sign up *here* [ [link removed] ].

* CTSO calendars for pathway-related professional learning:
* *DECA* [ [link removed] ].
* *FBLA* [ [link removed] ].
* *FCCLA* [ [link removed] ]. 
* *FFA* [ [link removed] ]. 
* *SkillsUSA* [ [link removed] ].

* Visit the Fall ctEzine and WDE CTE page [ [link removed] ]. 
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

*Poetry Out Loud* [ [link removed] ] is a free, national program offered by the National Endowment for the Arts. 


* Students from grades 9-12 learn about great poetry through recitation and performance. 
* Prizes are awarded, including a free trip to compete in Washington, D.C.
* Deadline to register for the *state competition* [ [link removed] ] is* January 20, 2023.*
* Registered schools will receive free multimedia toolkits that include a teacher’s guide complete with lesson plans, guidance on classroom contests, evaluation criteria, posters, and a customizable contest announcement poster.
* Register through the state contact, Amara Fehring, *[email protected]* <[email protected]>.
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*Wyoming Department of Education*

*Standards Team*

Barb Marquer, Supervisor  | 307-777-5506

Rob Black, Social Studies/P.E./Health  | 307-777-3747

Antoinette Hallam, EL/Foreign Language  | 307-777-5217

Lori Pusateri-Lane, ELA/F&PA  |  307-777-8595

Alicia Wilson, Math/Computer Science  |  307-777-5036  

Bobbi Eichhorst, Science/CTE | 307-777-8753

Laurie Hernandez, Director  | 307-777-3469    


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