Assessment Newsletter (Volume 7, Issue 34)

Wyoming Department of Education sent this bulletin at 04/24/2020 11:12 AM MDT

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04-24-20  |  WDE Assessment Updates  |  Volume 7, Issue 34

ACT TESTING Q&A OPPORTUNITIES

The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) will hold two question and answer Sessions to support schools and districts working to schedule ACT assessments for interested 2019-20 juniors. There will be two opportunities:

  • May 5 at 3 p.m. MDT
  • May 7 at 10 a.m. MDT

The Powerpoint, materials referenced, and any resulting FAQs will be posted to the WDE ACT testing page following the sessions.

For more information, contact Jessica Steinbrenner at 307-777-8568 or at jessica.steinbrenner@wyo.gov.
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CALL FOR EDUCATORS: WY-ALT ITEM REVIEW COMMITTEE APPLICATION

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Deadline to Apply:  May 29, 2020

This application is for Wyoming educators interested in participating in the WY-ALT Content Review Committee meeting being held in Cheyenne on June 23-24, 2020. Travel and lodging reimbursements will be offered by Cambium Assessments, Inc. to committee members traveling 50 or more miles one way to Little America Hotel and Resort in Cheyenne.

All applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. on May 29, 2020 will be considered.
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

  • September 10-June 12: WY-TOPP Modulars - SUSPENDED on 4/7/20
  • April: ACT Online and Paper Test (ALL options) - CANCELED on 3/20/20
  • April - May: WIDA PD Events - CANCELED
  • April 20-June 5: WorkKeys - (extended into early June)
  • April 14-May 8: WY-TOPP Summative Assessments and Spring Interims - CANCELED on 3/20/20 for Summatives and on 4/7/20 for K-2 Interims
  • June 2: State ACT Test Date
  • June 13: ACT National Test Date (state option with voucher)
  • July 18: ACT National Test Date (state option with voucher)
  • October 6 & 22: State Fall ACT Test Dates for 2019-20 juniors