From 4-5 p.m. on February 2, 9, and 16

The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) will co-host a series of online webinars with MetaMetrics on Lexile and Quantile Scores. Mark your calendars with the Zoom links below. No registration is required, use the Zoom links to join the webinar. These sessions are designed for K-12 administrators and educators. 

• Lexiles 101 - This introductory session helps lay the foundation for use of Lexile measures at the classroom level.
• Online webinar, 4-5 p.m. on February 2 [Zoom Link].
• Quantiles 101 - This introductory session helps lay the foundation for use of Quantile measures at the classroom level.
• Online webinar, 4-5 p.m. on February 9 [Zoom Link].
• Tour of the Lexile & Quantile Hub - This presentation offers both a quick “tour” of and some “hands-on time” to explore the new L&Q Hub. This Hub provides Lexile and Quantile tools for students, parents, and educators.
  • Online webinar, 4-5 p.m. on February 16 [Zoom Link].

For more information, contact Laurie Hernandez, WDE Director of Standards & Assessment, at 307-777-3469 or laurie.hernandez@wyo.gov.

Post Testing: Returning Paper Materials 

From Noon-1 p.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2021

This webinar will:

• Determine what materials to return. 
• How to return your materials. 
• When materials need to be returned.

For more information, contact Antoinette Hallam, WDE Assessment Consultant, at 307-777-5217 or antoinette.hallam@wyo.gov.

From 3:45-5 p.m. on March 25, 2021

The WDE English Learner (EL) Quarterly Webinar is designed to provide up-to-date clarifying information and specific details on revisions to English Learner (EL) and Title III programs, processes, and documents. Sessions will offer guidance on a number of topics specific to all districts serving ELs. Q&A session will follow.

For more information, contact Antoinette Hallam, WDE Assessment Consultant, at 307-777-5217 or antoinette.hallam@wyo.gov.

The WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework, 2020 Edition: Kindergarten – Grade 12 is now available. You can view the updated WIDA ELD Standards Framework, 2020 Edition and supporting resources including an introductory video, flyer, and PowerPoint slides on the ELD Standards Framework webpage. Printed copies are available to pre-order from the WIDA Store. 

You can also join the WDE for the WIDA ELD Standards Framework, 2020 Edition Q&A Webinar Series. Educators will have the opportunity to hear from members of the WIDA ELD Standards Framework development team and ask questions.The first webinar in the series is a high-level introductory overview. The remaining three webinar topics will be educators’ choice. All webinars will be recorded and posted to the ELD Standards Framework webpage.

For more information, contact Antoinette Hallam, WDE Assessment Consultant, at 307-777-5217 or antoinette.hallam@wyo.gov.

From Noon-1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Webinar #1 will be Intro to the 2020 Edition: Big Ideas and WIDA ELD Standards Framework. Members of the Standards 2020 development team will share a high-level overview of what’s new and exciting in the 2020 Edition. This webinar is intended for SEAs, district leaders, ELL and Content Teachers.

For more information, contact Antoinette Hallam, WDE Assessment Consultant, at 307-777-5217 or antoinette.hallam@wyo.gov.