WY TeacherCon

"Principal Self Care/ Special Education for Principals"
I've been a principal in Wyoming for over 20 years- now admin. Mostly in schools serving high risk students. I've helped alot of principals in my years. The list of folks on that list that have stuck with the profession for more than a few years is short. For special education - coming into the sped dir role after 20 years of principal experience really enlightened me real quick as to the key things principals really need to know about sped. I came into a situation where I was hit with 8 state complaints and a due process hearing over the course of two years- all from one parent. I managed to help the district come out ahead with all of these. What I learned from them all could really help principals and sped directors.

"Implementing the Wyoming Language and Literacy Program: A Roadmap for K-12 Success"
SF 0059 became Wyoming law this past legislative session. How will schools and districts know what to do and implement the mandate with effectiveness and efficiency? I will provide a breakdown of the components of SF 0059 and provide timelines and requirements that the bill mandates. I will also provide an overview to give clarity on universal screeners and the MTSS to form collective efficacy and give administrators a toolkit of ways they can start off on the right step beginning July 1, 2026 when the bill takes effect.