Standards, PD, & Resources

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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

PROPOSED PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: MATH & SCIENCE

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.

STATEWIDE SCIENCE COLLABORATION COURSE

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.

'INDIAN ED FOR ALL" COURSE

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.
  • Enroll here.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP AT BUFFALO BILL CENTER OF THE WEST

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. 
  • Intern job description.
  • More information / apply

NATIONAL SCIENCE STANDARDS COFFEE TALKS

  • 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.

CTE STANDARDS-RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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.

NewsLitCamp: MISINFORMATION

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.

2022 AMERICAN DREAM ESSAY CONTEST

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.

WYOMING AG IN THE CLASSROOM BOOKMARK AND BEYOND CONTEST

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.
  • Bookmark template and more information here.

WYOMING ART EDUCATORS ANNUAL CONFERENCE

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.

NPR STUDENT PODCAST CHALLENGE

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.
  • More information.

HUMANITIES TEACHERS WORKSHOP

July 31-August 5, 2022, in Boston 

  • 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.
  • 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