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EDUCATOR SPOTLIGHT

Leah St. Clair 5th Grade Teacher Burlington K-12, BHCSD#1 Leah's genuine, welcoming, and encouraging personality is what I admire most about her. She is extremely dedicated to her craft and pushes students to reach their next levels of performance. Leah has gone out of her way to make sure students with special needs are included in her classroom. She shares materials and works closely with other teachers and my special education staff. She is a great help with technology questions, too! "As a colleague, Leah is always available when you have questions and she answers them in-depth."       - Cheyenne Clark, 3rd Grade Teacher, BHCSD#1 Submit this form to nominate an educator to be recognized by Superintendent Degenfelder in this newsletter and on social media.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Measles Prevention and Response Training for Superintendents and Principals

The WDE is hosting a virtual training series in November for all superintendents and principals. This series is designed to provide school administrators with the knowledge regarding the Measles Prevention and Response Plan, facilitating collaboration with school nurses and the Wyoming Department of Health in managing a measles outbreak...read more.

COMMUNICATIONS

Apply for a Fund for Teachers Grant

The John P. Ellbogen Foundation is partnering with Fund for Teachers to invest in outstanding Wyoming educators and their self-determined professional growth. Each year, Fund for Teachers awards grants that allow teachers to design a unique summer learning experience—one that enriches their practice, supports student success, and strengthens their schools and communities...read more.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Staffing Collection Survey

The WDE has been asked to evaluate the necessity of the WDE652 School District Staff Member Collection End of Year. On November 3, the WDE will send a survey to all district staff who submitted the fall 2025 WDE602 School District Staff Member Collection to assist in identifying how districts are currently completing it and the extent to which preloaded data is being used...read more.

INNOVATION

In-person Artificial Intelligence Literacy Training in Casper

The WDE will offer in-person Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy training on November 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Best Western in Downtown Casper...read more.

Artificial Intelligence Professional Development Opportunities for Educators

The WDE will offer several Artificial Intelligence (AI) Professional Development (PD) opportunities throughout the year. PD will begin with basics and advance to policy development for a team of school/district personnel...read more.

STANDARDS & ASSESSMENT

ACT Fee Waivers Available

The ACT Fee Waiver Program provides eligible high school students with waivers for ACT National Test Date registration fees. The waiver allows students to test for free up to two times and includes benefits such as free online test prep access, unlimited additional score reports, and college application fee waivers...read more.

Provide Public Comment On Alternate Assessment Participation Waiver Extension Request

The WDE is seeking public comment on the One Percent Participation Waiver Extension Request for the Alternate ELA, Math, and Science Assessments through November 15...read more.

WDE Seeks Community Input and Participants for Social Studies

The 2018 Wyoming Social Studies Content and Performance Standards are up for review in the Standards Review Process. The WDE is collecting community input and requesting committee members...read more.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Improve Supports for Students with Disabilities with ASCEND 307 Webinars

Join ASCEND 307 at 4–5 p.m. on November 12 for the next in a series of monthly webinars to share an in-depth analysis of employability skills that support students with disabilities in gaining employment and providing pathways for them to meaningfully participate in their communities...read more.