Standards, PD, & Resources

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May 19, 2022

IN THIS EDITION

  • WY-TOPP Content and Fairness Review
  • Math and Science Performance Standards
  • UW Graduate Level Summer Math Course Offering
  • Health/P.E. Teacher of the Year Nominations
  • Embracing Literacy Conference
  • Career & Technical Education (CTE) PD
  • Wyoming Science Professional Learning 
  • NSTA Professional Learning Conferences
  • Smithsonian Educator Opportunity in STEM
  • Summer Institute on Voting

WY-TOPP CONTENT AND FAIRNESS REVIEW

Application due by June 10, 2022

  • The Wyoming Department of Education seeks Wyoming educators to participate in the WY-TOPP Content Alignment Review Committee or the WY-TOPP Bias & Fairness Item Review Committee for Science. 
  • These committees will be held in-person on August 11, 2022 in Cheyenne. 
  • Committee members will be eligible for an honorarium paid after all committee work is complete.
  • All applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on June 10.
  • Apply here.

MATH AND SCIENCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

  • The State Board of Education approved Math Performance Standards and Science Performance Standards as part of the Chapter 10 Wyoming Content and Performance Standards rules. [NOTE: These are draft documents.]
  • The new rules are being reviewed by the Legislature, the Attorney General, and the Governor, who has the final authority on enactment.
  • The WDE will communicate the final result and any updated documents in the August Newsletter.

UW GRADUATE LEVEL SUMMER MATH COURSE OFFERING

EMAT 5150 - Elementary and Middle School Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective 

  • Students will examine fundamental mathematical ideas typically taught in elementary and middle school levels from an advanced perspective.
  • They will learn about effective mathematical tasks for fostering K-8 students' creativity in mathematics.
  • Members of the class will examine number sense, fractions, measurement, geometry, and data analysis in-depth through cognitively demanding and creativity-directed tasks.
  • Problem-solving and inquiry-based instructional strategies are emphasized throughout the course.
  • More Information.

HEALTH/P.E. TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS

  • Nominate a deserving colleague for a Wyoming Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (WAHPERD) Award.
  • For more information or to nominate, visit the WAHPERD Awards and Recognition page.

2022 EMBRACING LITERACY CONFERENCE

Save the Dates!

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PD

Standards-Related Professional Learning Opportunities

  • WACTE Summer Conference June 12-17 in Powell, Wyoming. Register here.
  • Workforce Wednesday
    • The CTE professional development for May is focused on Transportation, Distribution & Logistics.
    • 3:30pm-4:30pm https://zoom.us/j/96833692770 
    • The FIRST week is industry representatives, the SECOND is training organizations, the THIRD is Workforce services, and the FOURTH week is CTE teachers.
  • ACTE Webinars in May and June: CTE programs and Disaster Response, Counseling and Career Development, and Global Competence as a Lens to Create Inclusive Learning Environments.
  • Inspire Ingenuity Workshop August 2-4 in Laramie. Further information and registration is available here.
  • Career Development Facilitator Training June 6-August 15. Learn more and register here.

WYOMING SCIENCE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

NSTA PROFESSIONAL LEARNING CONFERENCES

National Science Teaching Association

  • Picture Perfect STEM 2-Day Summer Institute for K-5, June 14-15, 2022 in Ohio.
  • National Conference, July 21-23, 2022 in Chicago.

SMITHSONIAN EDUCATOR OPPORTUNITY IN STEM

Zero Barriers in STEM Education: Accessibility & Inclusion Program

  • Apply to travel to the Smithsonian July 12-14, 2022 to develop an action plan for your state, district, or school. 
  • Travel and accommodations provided by the Smithsonian Science Education Center.
  • Register by May 27, 2022.
  • Learn more.

SUMMER INSTITUTE ON VOTING

June 27-30 or July 11-14, Virtual and Free

  • This professional development institute prepares teacher leaders to teach about the upcoming election and to support their colleagues' efforts to foster informed and equitable voting among students and the community.
  • Participate in an interactive 4-day institute for 3 hours each day.
  • Complete asynchronous, independent work for one hour each day.
  • Sponsored by the Civic Engagement Research Group (CERG) at the University of California Riverside and CIRCLE, part of Tufts University’s Tisch College for Civic Life.
  • More information.

SEE YOU IN THE FALL!!

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  

Bobbi Eichhorst, Science/CTE | 307-777-8753

JulieAnn Samora, Administrative Assistant | 307-777-2906

Laurie Hernandez, Director  | 307-777-3469