This webinar series will be offered in a recorded format for the rest of the school year in order to provide flexibility to WY educators. Webinars will be uploaded on the date scheduled. Please go to the Canvas link on the classroom page to access the recordings and materials. This monthly virtual webinar series is an extension of the Embracing Literacy Conference. Participants can join for one session or each month to gain additional expertise. Recorded sessions will be available for vie

This webinar series will be offered in a recorded format for the rest of the school year in order to provide flexibility to WY educators. Webinars will be uploaded on the date scheduled. Please go to the Canvas link on the classroom page to access the recordings and materials. This monthly virtual webinar series is an extension of the Embracing Literacy Conference. Participants can join for one session or each month to gain additional expertise. Recorded sessions will be available for viewing. There will be strands for both elementary and secondary educators and topics will include K-3 reading, screening and what comes next, early childhood literacy, read alouds and vocabulary, knowledge building, adolescent literacy, multilingual learners and literacy and others.

Since the Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in 2004, schools have been required to ensure that all students with disabilities work toward academic state standards. These requirements have resulted in increased research on the most effective instructional practices for students with disabilities, including those who have significant intellectual disabilities. This research has demonstrated that the inclusion of more traditional reading instruction in educational p

Since the Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in 2004, schools have been required to ensure that all students with disabilities work toward academic state standards. These requirements have resulted in increased research on the most effective instructional practices for students with disabilities, including those who have significant intellectual disabilities. This research has demonstrated that the inclusion of more traditional reading instruction in educational programs for students with intellectual disabilities results in the ability of many of these students to attain independent reading skills.

In an effort to continue to support educators in understanding these effective, research-based practices and in utilizing effective literacy instruction with students who have significant intellectual disabilities, the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE), through its deaf-blind grant will be focusing on the development of communication and emergent literacy skills for students with significant intellectual disabilities. These students may not have intentional communication skills and may have no understanding of reading or writing. There are no prerequisite skills needed for a student to begin to develop emergent literacy.

There are eight asynchronous modules, which are broken into 10-to-20-minute videos. Most modules will not take more than 20 minutes, although the first two will be around 30 minutes. Each module will be followed by a classroom implementation activity, which you will be asked to complete prior to a live meeting of participants from across the state. These Community of Practice (COP) meetings are scheduled after each module and will last 30 to 45 minutes. In the COP, participants will discuss classroom application of the information learned in the module. This will also be an opportunity to share challenges, successes, brainstorm as a group and prepare for the next module. In total this will provide participants with 9 hours of professional development and direct classroom application. PTSB credit (0.5) will be offered. Must register for all sections to receive credit.

This course is designed to support you in completing the Computational Thinking micro-credential. This micro-credential is the first in the Wyoming Elementary Computer Science micro-credential series. The computational thinking concepts you will explore in the course include abstraction, algorithmic thinking, decomposition, pattern recognition, and testing and debugging.

You can find more information about the micro-credentials and the requirements for completing them on the micro-credential

This course is designed to support you in completing the Computational Thinking micro-credential. This micro-credential is the first in the Wyoming Elementary Computer Science micro-credential series. The computational thinking concepts you will explore in the course include abstraction, algorithmic thinking, decomposition, pattern recognition, and testing and debugging.

You can find more information about the micro-credentials and the requirements for completing them on the micro-credential website Links to an external site..

This course is designed to support you in understanding the elementary-level computer science (CS) content and performance standards. It will also support teachers in completing the following Wyoming Elementary Computer Science (CS) micro-credentials in the Impacts of Computing stack:

Culture; Social Interactions; Safety, Law, & Ethics

You can find more information about the micro-credentials and the requirements for completing them at the micro-credential website Links to an external s

This course is designed to support you in understanding the elementary-level computer science (CS) content and performance standards. It will also support teachers in completing the following Wyoming Elementary Computer Science (CS) micro-credentials in the Impacts of Computing stack:

Culture; Social Interactions; Safety, Law, & Ethics

You can find more information about the micro-credentials and the requirements for completing them at the micro-credential website Links to an external site..

This course is designed to support elementary teachers in learning the computer science (CS) content and performance standards related to Computing Systems. It will also provide support and guidance in completing the Wyoming Elementary CS micro-credentials in the Computing Systems stack:

Devices, Hardware & Software, and Troubleshooting

You can find more information about the micro-credentials and the requirements for completing them on the micro-credential website Links to an external sit

This course is designed to support elementary teachers in learning the computer science (CS) content and performance standards related to Computing Systems. It will also provide support and guidance in completing the Wyoming Elementary CS micro-credentials in the Computing Systems stack:

Devices, Hardware & Software, and Troubleshooting

You can find more information about the micro-credentials and the requirements for completing them on the micro-credential website Links to an external site..

This course is designed to guide elementary teachers through developing a deeper understanding of the Data and Analysis domain of Computer Science Content and Performance Standards. it will also prepare educators to complete the following Wyoming Elementary Computer Science (CS) micro-credentials in the Data and Analysis stack:

Storage; Collection, Visualization, & Transformation; Inferences & Models

You can find more information about the micro-credentials and the requirements for complet

This course is designed to guide elementary teachers through developing a deeper understanding of the Data and Analysis domain of Computer Science Content and Performance Standards. it will also prepare educators to complete the following Wyoming Elementary Computer Science (CS) micro-credentials in the Data and Analysis stack:

Storage; Collection, Visualization, & Transformation; Inferences & Models

You can find more information about the micro-credentials and the requirements for completing them at the micro-credential website Links to an external site..

This course is designed to support elementary teachers in deepening their understanding of the content and performance standards in the Networks and the Internet domain of the computer science standards. You will also be prepared to complete the following Wyoming Elementary Computer Science micro-credentials in the Networks and the Internet stack:

Cybersecurity and Network Organization & Communication

You can find more information about the micro-credentials and the requirements for comple

This course is designed to support elementary teachers in deepening their understanding of the content and performance standards in the Networks and the Internet domain of the computer science standards. You will also be prepared to complete the following Wyoming Elementary Computer Science micro-credentials in the Networks and the Internet stack:

Cybersecurity and Network Organization & Communication

You can find more information about the micro-credentials and the requirements for completing them on the micro-credential website Links to an external site..

This course is designed to support elementary teachers in deepening their understanding of the Algorithms and Programming domain in the Computer Science Content and Performance Standard. This course is also designed to support teachers in completing the Wyoming Elementary Computer Science micro-credentials in the Algorithms and Programming stack:

Algorithms, Control, Modularity, Program Development, and Variables

You can find more information about the micro-credentials and the requirement

This course is designed to support elementary teachers in deepening their understanding of the Algorithms and Programming domain in the Computer Science Content and Performance Standard. This course is also designed to support teachers in completing the Wyoming Elementary Computer Science micro-credentials in the Algorithms and Programming stack:

Algorithms, Control, Modularity, Program Development, and Variables

You can find more information about the micro-credentials and the requirements for completing them on the micro-credential website Links to an external site..

Welcome to the course on Canvas Structure!

One of the emerging technologies becoming ubiquitous in K12 education is the Learning Management System (LMS). The State of Wyoming is required by statute to support a common LMS for all K12 students. The Wyoming Department of Education has chosen Canvas as their supported LMS. This course is designed to give you an introduction to the main functionalities of the Canvas LMS, with the main focus being on delivering online and virtual content through C

Welcome to the course on Canvas Structure!

One of the emerging technologies becoming ubiquitous in K12 education is the Learning Management System (LMS). The State of Wyoming is required by statute to support a common LMS for all K12 students. The Wyoming Department of Education has chosen Canvas as their supported LMS. This course is designed to give you an introduction to the main functionalities of the Canvas LMS, with the main focus being on delivering online and virtual content through Canvas.

Welcome to the course on building a Community of Inquiry!

Teachers work to develop a learning community based off of their particular educational philosophy. This philosophy is developed through the modeling done by previous teachers, through completing a teacher preparation program, and of course, through teaching. All of this development normally occurs in the face-to-face (f2f) classroom; however, how do you build a learning community in the online environment. This course is designed

Welcome to the course on building a Community of Inquiry!

Teachers work to develop a learning community based off of their particular educational philosophy. This philosophy is developed through the modeling done by previous teachers, through completing a teacher preparation program, and of course, through teaching. All of this development normally occurs in the face-to-face (f2f) classroom; however, how do you build a learning community in the online environment. This course is designed to provide ideas on how to develop a learning community in the online learning environment. This course explores how to develop a learning community in the online learning environment.

Welcome to the course on Digital Tools!

This course is designed to help you establish a working framework for technology integration and explore tools that can support your teaching and students' learning in online learning contexts. The ideas can also be transferred to face-to-face and blended classroom configurations. This course provides theoretical underpinnings of technology integration and tool-specific learning activities. It lays a foundation for more advanced technology-rich pedagog

Welcome to the course on Digital Tools!

This course is designed to help you establish a working framework for technology integration and explore tools that can support your teaching and students' learning in online learning contexts. The ideas can also be transferred to face-to-face and blended classroom configurations. This course provides theoretical underpinnings of technology integration and tool-specific learning activities. It lays a foundation for more advanced technology-rich pedagogy.

Welcome to the course on incorporating an Learning Management System (LMS) in Face-to-Face Instruction!

This course provides an overview of how the use of an LMS provides for a more student-centered approach in face-to-face instruction. It will focus on how an LMS enables the management and delivery of learning content and resources to students. An overview on how an LMS maintains interaction between the instructor and students will be discussed. Also, a look at how it provides an efficie

Welcome to the course on incorporating an Learning Management System (LMS) in Face-to-Face Instruction!

This course provides an overview of how the use of an LMS provides for a more student-centered approach in face-to-face instruction. It will focus on how an LMS enables the management and delivery of learning content and resources to students. An overview on how an LMS maintains interaction between the instructor and students will be discussed. Also, a look at how it provides an efficient way to evaluate students through online submission of assignments and assessments and the ability to provide immediate feedback to students will be highlighted.

Welcome to the course on Digital Pedagogy!

Every teacher develops and hones their particular educational philosophy for how students should be taught and how students learn. This philosophy is developed through the modeling done by previous teachers, through completing a teacher preparation program, and of course, through teaching. All of this development normally occurs in the face to face (f2f) classroom; however, many teachers question how to teach according to their educational philosoph

Welcome to the course on Digital Pedagogy!

Every teacher develops and hones their particular educational philosophy for how students should be taught and how students learn. This philosophy is developed through the modeling done by previous teachers, through completing a teacher preparation program, and of course, through teaching. All of this development normally occurs in the face to face (f2f) classroom; however, many teachers question how to teach according to their educational philosophy in the online environment. This course, therefore, is designed to support you in the development of engaging online learning courses and activities developed through a particular pedagogical lens.

The Wyoming MTSS Center is hosting a Summit for the 2023-24 school year. Day 1 is a free virtual event with a keynote and two breakout sessions. Join us to learn about integrating your academic and behavioral content under one framework. Also hear from experts in Wyoming on literacy and emotional well-being. There will also be a Summit in May in Jackson, WY.

We also have training on Universal Screening, Tiers 2 and 3, and Progress Monitoring. Please attend whichever days suit you. You are not

The Wyoming MTSS Center is hosting a Summit for the 2023-24 school year. Day 1 is a free virtual event with a keynote and two breakout sessions. Join us to learn about integrating your academic and behavioral content under one framework. Also hear from experts in Wyoming on literacy and emotional well-being. There will also be a Summit in May in Jackson, WY.

We also have training on Universal Screening, Tiers 2 and 3, and Progress Monitoring. Please attend whichever days suit you. You are not required to attend every session. However, if you would like to earn the half PTSB credit, you will need to attend at least 5 of the 8 sessions offered. You will need to register for each session separately.

**NOTE: the training on Universal Screening, Tiers 2 & 3, and Progress Monitoring are either in-person OR virtual. Attendees will not attend both days.

We are excited to continue to offer support for MTSS Coaches through the Wyoming MTSS Center Coaching Institute! During the 23-24 school year, support will include access to the MTSS implementation modules located on the WDE Canvas site and a monthly Community of Practice. During the monthly Community of Practice, you will have the opportunity to network with other coaches across the state, share ideas, receive guidance and feedback on implementation issues, and discuss the Canvas course conten

We are excited to continue to offer support for MTSS Coaches through the Wyoming MTSS Center Coaching Institute! During the 23-24 school year, support will include access to the MTSS implementation modules located on the WDE Canvas site and a monthly Community of Practice. During the monthly Community of Practice, you will have the opportunity to network with other coaches across the state, share ideas, receive guidance and feedback on implementation issues, and discuss the Canvas course content. Coaches are welcome to drop in as schedules permit!