Assessment Newsletter (Volume 7, Issue 45)

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07-31-20  |  WDE Assessment Updates  |  Volume 7, Issue 45


DISTRICT TEST COORDINATOR UPDATES

The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) is hosting 3 opportunities for District Test Coordinators and Special Education Directors to receive updates about the statewide assessment system for 2020-2021. Topics will include: Legislative Policy, Test Security, Accommodations, Early Literacy Testing.

Times

  • Thursday, August 13, 2020, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
  • Tuesday, August 18, 2020, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
  • Wednesday, August 26, 2020, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

The meeting will be delivered virtually via ZOOM. A Zoom link will be sent to the registration email address with a registration confirmation.

Contact Michelle Carroll, WDE Assessment Consultant, at 307-777-3618 or michelle.carroll@wyo.gov, if you have any questions.

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SLACK FORUM FOR EDUCATORS OF WY STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

The SLACK Forum is an online message board to provide support and resources for SPED and GenEd teachers who work with students with multiple disabilities or significant cognitive disabilities. Topics will vary and resources for support and information will be shared. Communication on monthly virtual support meetings with Q&A sessions will also be shared through this forum.

If you are interested in joining the Supporting WY Students with Intellectual Disabilities SLACK forum or would like more information, contact Jennifer D'Alessandro, Vision Outreach Consultant, at 307-754-2147 or jennifer.dalessandro@wyo.gov.


IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

  • August 6: WIDA Grades 2-12 Remote Screener Webinar.
  • August 13, 18, 26: WY-TOPP and WY-ALT District Test Coordinator Updates.
  • September 1–October 23: WY-TOPP Fall Interim (off-grade and on-grade).
  • September 1-June 18, 2021: WY-TOPP Modulars.
  • September 22, October 6 & 20: State Fall ACT Test Dates for 2019-20 Juniors.