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Wyoming Statewide Goal for Public Education

The Wyoming State Board of Education aims to establish the Profile of a Graduate as a guiding framework that articulates the essential skills, knowledge, and dispositions that every student should possess upon graduation. This Profile will serve as a north star for educational excellence and continuous improvement across the state. Through the voice of Wyoming citizens, the Profile sets a clear vision of student outcomes and inspires schools, educators, and communities to innovate and tailor their educational approaches. The Board encourages local autonomy and creativity in achieving this goal, ensuring that each school can develop unique strategies that best meet the needs of their students while aligning with the overarching aspirations of the Wyoming Profile of a Graduate.

W.S. 21-2-304(e)

Mission, Vision, Goals

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Current Calls for Public Comment

Your voice is critical to the success of Wyoming education.

The Wyoming State Board of Education has opened Chapter 3 (formerly Chapter 31)

Rules on Graduations Standards and Requirements for Public Comment

Click to Learn More and Provide Your Comments – Deadline September 8, 2025

The Wyoming State Board of Education has opened Chapter 4 (formerly Chapter 31)

Rules on Assessment Systems for Public Comment

Click to Learn More and Provide Your Comments – Deadline September 8, 2025

The Wyoming State Board of Education has opened English Language Arts Standards for

Informal Public Input on Proposed Revisions

Click to Learn More and Provide Your Input – Deadline September 23, 2025

Wyoming Profile of a Graduate

The Wyoming ‘Profile of a Graduate’ represents the voices of Wyoming citizens’ ideal vision of a Wyoming graduate. The Profile guides the State Board of Education in its decisions regarding education in Wyoming. View the comprehensive PDF.

   
   A green brain icon with interconnected circuits, representing neural pathways. LEARN

A Wyoming Graduate will... demonstrate foundational knowledge and skills in academic content areas, including technical reading and writing. Transfer knowledge and skills across content areas. Apply knowledge and skills to life’s challenges and opportunities using problem solving and critical thinking. Possess strong verbal and written communication skills appropriate to various audiences, purposes, and formats. Have the ability to identify and access credible sources. Plan and manage multi-step projects. 

To achieve this, graduates must possess a mindset where failure is recognized as an opportunity for growth. They should hold a curiosity that leads to discovery and action, and have an internal sense of initiative, responsibility, and accountability.

   
   An orange briefcase with a handle and a clasp. WORK

A Wyoming Graduate will... explore career options and work environments to achieve their goals. Develop workplace communication skills, including giving and receiving constructive criticism, asking for help, and maintaining professionalism. Develop leadership skills, including the identification of personal strengths and weaknesses. Collaborate and work with various people to accomplish a variety of tasks. Successfully complete employment applications and mock interviews. Have knowledge of entry wages and benefits and career advancement.

To achieve this, graduates must demonstrate persistence, resilience, initiative, and adaptability. Have strong interpersonal relationships. Be able to access workplace resources. Produce a quality work product that meets, or exceeds, expectations.

   
   An illustration of two hands shaking, symbolizing agreement or partnership. CONTRIBUTE

A Wyoming Graduate will... understand how our governing structures operate and how to be involved in the process. Know how to access community resources, both private and public. Engage appropriately in civil discourse across a variety of cultures and beliefs. Discern the credibility of information and content from a variety of sources to become a knowledgeable and engaged citizen. Seek opportunities to contribute to their school community, the greater community, state, and nation. Understand both the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. 

To achieve this, graduates must collaborate with others. Be open to service and volunteerism. Be respectful of the perspectives and rights of other individuals and cultures.

   
   An illustration of an open hand with a heart in the palm, symbolizing love and compassion. THRIVE

A Wyoming Graduate will... demonstrate basic living skills. Possess skills in personal finance including understanding of compensation, cost of living, budgets, credit/loans, taxes, housing costs, savings, insurance. Possess strategies for selfcare, including physical and mental well-being, and know how to access medical/mental health services. Build and maintain healthy relationships.

To achieve this, graduates must be dedicated to personal growth. Have self-awareness and be an advocate for themselves. Possess the ability to identify and solve life problems. Think from different perspectives – independently, globally, collaboratively, and critically. Be able to set goals, develop a plan, work toward it, and refine personal goals as necessary.