CHEYENNE  – The Wyoming State Board of Education (SBE) has launched a second round of public input sessions around the Profile of a Graduate initiative. The public can provide input on a draft profile created utilizing statewide input received during the first round of listening sessions. The Phase II virtual vetting sessions will take place on the following dates:

  • From 4-5 p.m. on May 23; register here.
  • From noon-1 p.m. on May 26; register here.
  • From 8-9 a.m. on June 1; register here.
  • From 6-7 p.m. on June 7; register here.

Wyoming-based organizations may schedule a virtual session by contacting Diana Clapp, State Board of Education Coordinator, at diana.clapp@wyo.gov. The public is also encouraged to provide feedback through an online survey, which can be found here.

“It is clear that Wyoming values education and is willing to invest their time in having a conversation about what graduates should know and be able to do in preparation for life after high school,” said SBE Chairman Ryan Fuhrman. “The willingness of K-12 educational organizations, the business community, post-secondary, and parents to engage in the first round of listening sessions was invaluable. Now, in the Phase II round of vetting sessions, we want to ensure that we capture their vision for a high school graduate in the draft profile.”

A Profile of a Graduate creates a collective vision and commitment for the state regarding the knowledge, skills, and mindsets a graduate should possess to be prepared for life after high school.

“The purpose of the project is to take a step back and gather the wisdom and perspectives of all stakeholders in determining what an ideal K-12 system should produce in terms of a Wyoming graduate,” Fuhrman said. “We, as the state board, want to make sure that our work and decisions align with the ideals of our state.” Once completed, the profile will provide the necessary guidance for the SBE to identify and develop state graduation standards.”

The SBE established a design team representing multiple stakeholder groups to assist with the initiative. During Phase I the design team facilitated 46 listening sessions and received 496 survey responses from citizens across Wyoming. After reviewing input, the design team summarized it into four key areas: academics, career, community, and life. Each area includes a description of the knowledge, skills, and mindsets Wyoming citizens consider important for students. Stakeholders also provided suggestions for local and state level leaders to consider in eliminating potential barriers to students successfully reaching the aspirations outlined in the graduate profile. The Phase I final report can be here.

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Media Contact:
Diana Clapp
(307) 851-3478
diana.clapp@wyo.gov