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February 28, 2023

*IN THIS EDITION*

* Native American Education Conference
* Assessment Authoring Tool
* Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Day
* Teacher Opportunities
* Student Competitions
* Social Studies
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NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION CONFERENCE

* The Wyoming Department of Education is *calling for presenters* [ [link removed] ] for the 14th-annual Native American Education Conference, August 8-10, 2023, at Central Wyoming College in Riverton.
* This year?s theme is ?The Whole Child - Addressing Mental, Emotional, and Physical Needs of Indigenous Students."?
* Those interested in presenting should complete this *survey* [ [link removed] ] by *April 17, 2022* for consideration.
* Each high school is being asked to choose their top Native American students for the annual *Pacesetter Award* [ [link removed] ]. Winners will be honored during a ceremony at the conference.
* Registration for attendees will open in April.
* For more information, contact Rob Black, Native American Liaison, at 307-777-3747 or *[email protected]* <[email protected]>.
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ASSESSMENT AUTHORING TOOL

*Write Classroom Assessments*

* Reference the *Wyoming Authoring Condensed User Guide* [ [link removed] ] to begin creating and sharing assessment items for all 10 content areas of Wyoming Standards.
* The items will align to the Wyoming Content and Performance Standards or the Wyoming Extended Standards.
* The full *Wyoming Authoring User Guide* [ [link removed] ] is also available for detailed information about using the Authoring Tool.?
* The Authoring Tool is located in the ?Before Testing? column of the Educators section on the *Wyoming Assessment Portal* [ [link removed] ].

*Item Authoring Training Webinar Recordings*

* The *WY-TOPP Item Writing* [ [link removed] ] and the *WY-ALT Item Writing* [ [link removed] ] webinar recordings are available on the *Wyoming Assessment Portal* [ [link removed] ].
* View the *Authoring Tool Training* [ [link removed] ] recording for guidance on how to create items and assessments within the tool.

For more information, contact the Wyoming Help Desk at 888-897-8024 or *[email protected]* <[email protected]>.

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WYOMING VETERANS WELCOME HOME DAY

*March 25, 2023*

* In recognition of the members of the United States Armed Forces who served bravely and faithfully for the United States during the Korean War and the Vietnam War, as well as all the members of the United States Armed Forces who were not properly thanked or welcomed home following their military service, the governor is required to issue a proclamation requesting proper observance of Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Day.
* The day shall be *appropriately observed in the public schools* of the state and by organizations within the state.
* This year, Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home day is scheduled for *March 25, 2023*. There will be ceremonies in Saratoga, Cody, Powell and Hulett. Speeches will be offered by various political officials and the Adjutant General of Wyoming, Major General Greg Porter.
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TEACHER OPPORTUNITIES

* The Keizai Koho Center offers a *Study Tour to Japan* [ [link removed] ] for North American middle and high school teachers. Ten teachers will be chosen to tour Japan in late June for 10 days, during which they will visit with teachers, students, and business leaders and discuss political, economic and social issues. Deadline to apply is *March 1, 2023*.
* The Society for Science Advocate Program provides a $3,000 stipend and year-round support for an individual (teacher, counselor, mentor) who agrees to serve as an advocate for 3-5 students from traditionally underrepresented racial or ethnic groups in scientific competitions. Learn more and apply *here* [ [link removed]*tru93f*_ga*Nzg3ODg4MDEzLjE2NzY1Njg5Mzk.*_ga_BM0C2309P1*MTY3NjU2ODkzOC4xLjAuMTY3NjU2ODkzOC4wLjAuMA.. ]. Application deadline: *March 5, 2023*.
* Teachers in grades 3-12 are invited to apply for the inaugural Civics for All of US Teacher Institute program with the National Archives, in Washington, D.C., July 17-21, 2023. This event offers strategies for teaching civics with primary sources, special tours and activities at the National Archives Museum, and site visits to landmarks. Stipends are provided. Learn more *here* [ [link removed] ] and apply by *March 31, 2023*. Virtual *teacher workshops* [ [link removed] ] are currently available.
* The University of Wyoming Science and Mathematics Teaching Center offers *middle-level math* [ [link removed] ] and *middle-level science* [ [link removed] ] graduate programs for summer 2023. The world needs more teachers who know how to stimulate curiosity and wonder in young minds, and who strive to create compelling instruction and encourage students to explore frontiers of scientific discovery. With an *M.S. in Natural Science* [ [link removed] ] from UW, you can be that educator. Application deadline is *April 28, 2023*.?
* The *National Science Teaching Association* [ [link removed] ] (NSTA) conference is March 22-25 and the *National Science Education Leadership Association* [ [link removed] ] (NSELA) Leadership Summit is March 25 in Atlanta, Georgia.
* The On The Farm STEM Educator Professional Development will be in Denver, Colorado, June 11-14. Apply *here* [ [link removed] ].
* The Vernier Emerging Science Education Leadership Scholarship (VESELS) will take place in Providence, Rhode Island, June 27-29. It supports new or emerging science educational leaders in attending the NSELA Summer Leadership Institute. Learn more and apply *here* [ [link removed]- ].
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STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

* The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is offering *summer internships* [ [link removed] ], including an *Indian Education for All internship* [ [link removed] ]. Students will engage in specialized learning experiences in a museum setting with options that include conservation, education, public relations, registration, and more. Apply *here* [ [link removed] ]. Deadline is *March 1, 2023*.
* The *2023 Wyoming Arbor Day Poster Contest* [ [link removed] ] is open to all Wyoming 4th and 5th graders. This year?s theme is ?Wonderful, Wild, Wyoming Trees.? Deadline is *March 15, 2023*.
* The *Wyoming Science Olympiad (WYSO)* [ [link removed] ] will be held April 1 and is designed to increase student interest in science and improve the quality of science education. Register by *March 17, 2023*.
* The *NPR Student Podcast Challenge* [ [link removed] ] is a podcast submission contest where 5th-12th grade teachers can submit an audio file created by their students. Deadline is *April 28, 2023*.
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SOCIAL STUDIES

* The Stanford History Education Group offers *research-backed alternatives* [ [link removed] ] for assessing students' historical thinking skills and knowledge that can be used flexibly as bell ringers, exit slips, summative tests, and more.
* *Thinking Nation* [ [link removed] ] offers free resources to help students mature into thinking citizens, equipped with the essential skills to participate in a robust democracy. Relying on constitutional principles as the foundation, students will be empowered to analyze information effectively, think historically, and write persuasively to build a more democratic future.
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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*

*Ellis Roberts, Administrative Assistant |?307-777-2906*

*Laurie Hernandez, Director? | 307-777-3469????*


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