Wyoming

Wyoming has implemented several literacy policies aimed at improving reading proficiency among its students. The state's approach to literacy education focuses on evidence-based instruction, early intervention, and support for struggling readers. One key policy is the Wyoming Content and Performance Standards for English Language Arts, which outline the skills and knowledge that students need to develop in order to be successful readers, including phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

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Wyoming provides training and support for educators in evidence-based literacy practices, such as balanced literacy instruction, explicit instruction in foundational skills, and the use of formative assessments to guide instruction. The state has established the Wyoming Department of Education's Standards and Assessment Division to provide guidance and support to educators and promote evidence-based literacy practices.

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Wyoming uses a statewide assessment, the Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress (WY-TOPP), to monitor student progress in reading and identify areas where additional support is needed. The state's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework provides a systematic approach to identifying and supporting struggling readers, with tiered levels of intervention based on student needs.

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The Wyoming Department of Education also partners with local organizations and agencies to promote literacy development through initiatives such as the Wyoming Reads program and the Wyoming Early Childhood State Advisory Council. These programs aim to support literacy development among students and families, particularly those in low-income communities. Additionally, the state has established the Wyoming Early Learning Guidelines, which focuses on promoting early literacy development among young children in the state.