February 2, 2016
The WDE Standards Team is pleased to announce we will send out regular updates on information related to all 9 content areas, benefiting all educators Pre-K-12. Depending on the amount of and the timing of the information, you can expect an update every 2-8 weeks.
 In these updates, you will find information related to:
- New Standards
- Teacher Resources
- Assessment Info. & Help
- Field Trip Opportunities
- Teacher Award Opportunities
- Competitions & Grant Opportunities
- Professional Development Opportunities, Conferences, and Summits
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 Join our statewide PLC on Edmodo! This is a free site where teachers, coaches, and facilitators can ask questions, share information and resources, and even share lessons and mapping documents they have created. There is a wealth of information and resources already out there in our great state, and now there is a place to share and receive that information with others. Registration is free. Once you have set up an account, you can use the codes to the right to join specific groups. For more information, go to the Statewide PLC on Edmodo tab on the Standards page.
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The Science Standards Review Committee (SSRC) has had numerous webinar meetings and will have their fourth face-to-face meeting in February. They have had deep discussions on, and edited as desired, every single benchmark in three groups: grade-level sub-groups, elementary and secondary sub-groups, and as a whole committee.
At the end of March, the proposed Wyoming Science Content and Performance Standards (Science WyCPS) will be posted on the WDE website for public input. Look for further information in upcoming updates.
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While the Wyoming State Capitol will remain closed for the duration of the restoration project, teachers are still encouraged to bring their class to visit and experience the sites and processes of Wyoming’s Capitol Complex—home to Wyoming’s Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches. A trip to the Capitol Complex can include visits to the Wyoming State Legislature, the Wyoming Supreme Court, the Wyoming State Museum, and the Wyoming Historic Governors’ Mansion.
Find out more about these various programs, view lesson plans and classroom resources, and schedule your visit today!
 Nominations are Open Until April 1, 2016
Applications must be completed by May 1, 2016
The 2016 Awards will honor mathematics and science teachers working in grades K-6. This is the nation's highest honor for teachers of mathematics and science. Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education. Presidential Awardees receive a certificate signed by the President of the United States, a trip to Washington D.C. to attend a series of recognition events and professional development opportunities, and a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation.
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 March 7-8, 2016 - Casper Parkway Plaza
The WDE Standards Team will be presenting on the following topics:
- Clarifying Close Reading
- Tackling Literacy as a Team
- Are You Ready to Talk Math Standards?
- Improving Math Instruction in Grades 3 - 6
- Dual Language Immersion in Wyoming - A panel presentation
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The UW Learning Actively Mentorship Program has teamed up with the Wyoming School-University Partnership to organize the first annual UW Science Summit on February 19-20 in Casper. This event will focus on active learning in the sciences to improve student success across educational levels as part of the UW Science Initiative. We strongly encourage science and math educators at all institutions to consider attending this summit. We have paid for a block of rooms available on a first come, first serve basis. |
Integrating Skills and Modes for Curriculum Design February 20, 2016
Register by Friday, February 5th.
This workshop will be hosted by the University of Wyoming. Attendees will learn how to build a curriculum to achieve Intermediate, Advanced, or Superior levels of proficiency in Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening (Interpersonal, Presentational, and Interpretive Modes). Registration is free.
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Registration closes February 20, 2016
World Language students, ASL students, and English learner students will compete under the theme “Community” in level-appropriate language.
Click on the button below for competition guidelines, lodging information, and registration links.
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 March 7-8, 2016 in Cheyenne
The Wyoming Arts Council is proud to support and administer the Poetry Out Loud program. The competition will be held at the historic Atlas Theatre at 7 pm on March 7th. Awards will be announced at a ceremony on March 8th at 10:30 am in the lobby of the Barrett Building. The public is invited to attend both events. Each school champion will recite 3 poems.
Participating schools are Kaycee High School, Western Heritage Lutheran Academy (Riverton), Sundance Secondary School, Summit High School (Jackson), Star Lane Center (Casper), Worland High School, Upton High School, Fort Washakie High School, and Buffalo High School.
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 Opportunity from the State Library
Deadline to submit videos is March 11th
Working with teens who are developing video production skills? Want to give them a chance to flex their creative muscles and perhaps win some cash in the process? The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is running its 2016 Teen Video Challenge. Teens are invited to create a video that promotes summer reading at their local public library, with an emphasis on the CSLP slogan “Get in the Game.” One video created by an individual or group will be selected as the Wyoming State winner in the national contest, and the winner will receive $150 along with a $50 award for their public library.
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 The Wyoming State Library maintains a calendar of free, online training opportunities from across the country. Although some are library-specific, you can also find sessions on educational topics such as primary sources, new apps and other technology, as well as management and interpersonal relationships in the workplace. All events on the calendar are free and available online -- no travel required. Many are archived afterward for later viewing.
 The testing window is open January 19th - March 4th
Call DRC at 855-787-9615 for help with:
- WIDA AMS
- Ordering Test Materials
- Online Student Test Administration
For more information: WIDA AMS (DRC)
Call WIDA at 866-276-7735 for help with:
- WIDA ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 training/certification
- WIDA website or Secure Portal accounts or issues
- W-APT Screener
- WIDA MODEL
- WIDA Professional Learning
WIDA and DRC are offering weekly ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Q&A Sessions from January 20 - April 13. These events will be held Wednesdays 1:00-2:00 pm CST.
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