 January 26, 2022
IN THIS EDITION
- Proposed Performance Standards: Math & Science
- Statewide Science Collaboration Course
- “Indian Ed For All” Course
- Summer Internship at Buffalo Bill Center of the West
- National Science Standards Coffee Talks
- CTE Standards-Related Professional Development
- NewsLitCamp: Misinformation
- 2022 American Dream Essay Contest
- Wyoming Ag in the Classroom Bookmark and Beyond Contest
- Wyoming Art Educators Annual Conference
- NPR Student Podcast Challenge
- Humanities Teachers Workshop
WDE Seeks Public Comment through February 28, 2022
- The proposed Chapter 10 Rules include the proposed 2021 Science Performance Standards and proposed 2021 Math Performance Standards.
- Performance standards are a subset of the content standards that all students are expected to learn and be assessed on, and specify the degree of understanding for that particular standard.
- Performance standards were first identified for Computer Science in 2021 and are now being identified in the other content areas by the State Board of Education.
- For more information, see the news release.
February 1, February 22, March 22, April 26, & May 17, 2022
- Join a statewide community of educators to discuss, troubleshoot, and expand your ideas around 3D science teaching and learning.
- The Science and Mathematics Teaching Center at the University of Wyoming invites K-12 teachers from Wyoming to join a statewide course community for five virtual sessions across spring 2022.
- Sessions will focus on teacher-identified topics and give space for teachers to collaboratively work on problems, receive feedback on instructional materials, plan, and/or explore resources connected to their current classroom needs.
- PTSB and graduate credit are available.
- Sessions are from 4:30-6 p.m.
- Check out the flyer and register here.
Begins February 10, 2022
- The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is offering a new course on Native American history and culture.
- Elementary school teachers in Wyoming are eligible for the free PD.
- PTSB credit available.
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Enroll here.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2022
- The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is seeking an Indian Ed for All intern for summer 2022.
- Advanced education students and/or practicing educators are encouraged to apply.
- Internships are 10 weeks long and pay $12.50/hour with a $750 housing stipend.
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Intern job description.
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More information / apply.
- This series of webinars is based on the recent summit, Taking Stock of Science Standards Implementation.
- February 16 is devoted to the implementation of standards in rural communities.
- For more information, visit the website.
Save These Dates for Workforce-Ready Learning
- Workforce Wednesdays: This new CTE PD series has a tailored focus each week for the career cluster of the month: January-Agriculture; February-Hospitality & Tourism; March-STEM, Robotics, & Engineering; April-Health Sciences; May-Transportation, Distribution & Logistics.
- Workforce Wednesday Weekly Focus: On the first Wednesday, participants learn from related business/industry, second Wednesday - Wyoming training programs, third Wednesday - workforce services, and on the fourth Wednesday - CTE teachers share best practices.
- MBA Research Business & Marketing PD: This series introduces teachers to resources available through the MBA Research & Curriculum Center (fourth Monday each month).
- CTE Paraprofessional Training: DRIVE (Developing Rewarding Integrated Vocational Experiences) training provides the tools needed by paraprofessionals, job coaches, and any individuals who work with CTE students and local employers (February 4).
- Visit the WDE Professional Development calendar for all learning opportunities or contact WDE CTE for CTE-specific learning opportunities.
Free PD as Part of National News Literacy Week - January 27
- Designed to help students understand, recognize and avoid misinformation.
- Topical sessions led by journalists and news literacy experts.
- New ideas, skills, and resources to help students navigate today’s complex and challenging information landscape.
- Check out the flyer or register here.
Deadline for submission - February 28
- For high school students.
- Essays between 300 and 2,000 words long.
- Focus on one of the 10 Cowboy Ethics.
- First-place state prize is $5,000.
- More information and contest details here.
Theme: Stewardship of Wyoming Resources
- For 2nd through 5th grade students.
- Bookmark entries due February 11, 2022.
- Online voting March 21-April 1, 2022.
- Finalists announced April 5, 2022.
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Bookmark template and more information here.
February 26-27, 2022 - “Bee Connected”
- Keynote speaker: Georgia Roswell.
- Thanks to a generous grant from the Wyoming Arts Council, the conference is free.
- Attendees will receive a stipend of $100 to help cover hotel and travel expenses.
- PTSB credit available.
- More information and conference registration site.
March 22, 2022 Submission Deadline
- Open to teachers with students in 5th through 12th grades.
- Podcasts must be between three and eight minutes long.
- Students can work with a class or extracurricular group to make their podcasts.
- The entry form is open to teachers only.
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More information.
July 31-August 5, 2022, in Boston
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Upstander Academy is a 6-day professional development program for humanities teachers and museum educators.
- The focus: the power of storytelling igniting learning, and inviting self-reflection on complex historic and contemporary issues.
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Apply by March 1 to receive a discount on tuition.
Wyoming Department of Education
Standards Team
Barb Marquer, Supervisor | 307-777-5506
Rob Black, Social Studies/P.E./Health | 307-777-3747
Antoinette Hallam, EL/Foreign Language | 307-777-5217
Lori Pusateri-Lane, ELA/F&PA | 307-777-8595
Alicia Wilson, Math/Computer Science | 307-777-5036
JulieAnn Samora, Administrative Assistant | 307-777-2906
Laurie Hernandez, Director | 307-777-3469
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