Welcome to the Digital Learning Plan (DLP) monthly newsletter
This newsletter will explore the Wyoming DLP, its goals, and suggested strategies to ensure equitable access to opportunities and success in postsecondary, career, and civic life.
SPECIAL EDITION
Professional Development Survey Results
The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) released a survey asking educators to help the agency better understand the professional development (PD) needs surrounding virtual learning. This survey will help the WDE determine the most beneficial opportunities for educators during the 2020-21 school year.
There were 315 responses to the PD survey, including responses from 177 teachers and 138 administrators, representing 39 of the 48 school districts.
Grade Levels
District Size
We received the responses from small, medium, and large districts, with 63% of responses from large districts. There was also a majority of respondents from the elementary school level.
 The survey asked participants to select all choices that applied and would be the most beneficial virtual learning PD the WDE could offer. Since they are so closely related, we combined the responses for the developing online content/classes and improving online content/classes results to provide the top four responses:
- Developing and improving online content/courses (94.2%).
- Supporting students at a distance (69.8%).
- Supporting parents with virtual learning (60.6%).
- Teaching at a distance (58.7%).
With the WDE having a better understanding of what educators are looking for in PD, the Student and Teacher Resources Team will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide training in the top four identified areas. The dates are yet to be determined, but the PD opportunities will be delivered in a variety of ways to reach as many educators as possible.
Current Training Available
While the WDE works toward an RFP to directly respond to the results of the survey, there are some current and upcoming training opportunities available to address the immediate needs of educators.
Developing and improving Online Content/Classes
Supporting Students and Parents at a Distance
Teaching at a Distance
Additional Digital Learning Training and Resources
Stay Tuned
Next month’s Digital Learning Plan Newsletter will feature accessibility of digital resources.
For more information on the Wyoming Digital Learning Plan or the Future Ready Framework, contact Robin Grandpre at 307-777-5315 or robin.grandpre1@wyo.gov.
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